Will Freeman lives a charmed existence as the ultimate man-child. After writing a hit song, he was granted a life of free time, free love and freedom from financial woes. He's single, unemployed and loving it. So imagine his surprise when Fiona, a needy single mom and her oddly charming 11-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door and disrupt his perfect world. When Marcus begins dropping by his home unannounced, Will's not so sure about being a kid's new best friend, until, of course, Will discovers that women find single dads irresistible. That changes everything and a deal is struck: Marcus will pretend to be Will's son and, in return, Marcus is allowed to chill at Will's house. Before he realizes it, Will starts to enjoy the visits and even finds himself looking out for the kid. In fact, this newfound friendship may very well teach him a thing or two that he never imagined possible - about himself and caring for others.
The best episode of "About a Boy" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.4/10 from 263 user votes. It was directed by Jon Favreau and written by Jason Katims. "Pilot" aired on 2/22/2014 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "About Total Exuberance".
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
Will agrees to babysit Marcus so Fiona can go on a job interview, but a last-minute invitation to a party complicates the situation.
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Will struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.
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Writer: David M. Israel
Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Mark Kunerth
Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.
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Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: Cara DiPaolo
Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: Colleen McGuinness
Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.
Director: Jeff Melman
Writer: Carrie Kemper
Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.
Director: Eric Appel
Writer: Matt Wolpert
Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
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Scheduling problems arise as Will tries to plan a birthday party for Marcus. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement.
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Writer: David M. Israel
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
Will turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
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