7.4/10263 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/22/2014
We follow perpetually-single Will as he attempts to woo women, while avoiding any real commitment. His life changes when a quirky, bohemian, vegan single mother, Fiona, and her 11-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door. Marcus is a misfit, and already being bullied at his new school, yet he and Will strike up an odd-couple friendship, under Fiona’s disapproving watch.
Director: Jon Favreau
Writer: Jason Katims
7.3/10170 votes#2 - About Total Exuberance
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/2014
Will agrees to babysit Marcus so Fiona can go on a job interview, but a last-minute invitation to a party complicates the situation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10156 votes#3 - About a Godfather
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/11/2014
Will struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.
Director: N/A
Writer: David M. Israel
7.2/10150 votes#4 - About a Girl
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/18/2014
Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Mark Kunerth
7.7/10145 votes#5 - About a Plumber
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/25/2014
Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10144 votes#6 - About a Bublé
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/1/2014
Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: Cara DiPaolo
7.8/10127 votes#7 - About a Poker Night
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/8/2014
Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: Colleen McGuinness
7.4/10119 votes#8 - About a Slopmaster
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2014
Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.
Director: Jeff Melman
Writer: Carrie Kemper
7.8/10134 votes#9 - About a Kiss
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/22/2014
Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.
Director: Eric Appel
Writer: Matt Wolpert
7.7/10121 votes#10 - About a Boy's Dad
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/29/2014
Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: N/A
7.7/10113 votes#11 - About a Birthday Party
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/6/2014
Scheduling problems arise as Will tries to plan a birthday party for Marcus. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement.
Director: N/A
Writer: David M. Israel
7.9/10118 votes#12 - About a Hammer
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/13/2014
Will invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.
Director: Dylan K. Massin
Writer: Mark Kunerth
8.2/10115 votes#13 - About a Rib Chute
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/13/2014
Will turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Writer: N/A
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Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "About a Boy" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 263 votes. Directed by Jon Favreau and written by Jason Katims, it aired on 2/22/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "About Total Exuberance".