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The Best Episodes of About a Boy Season 1

Every episode of About a Boy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of About a Boy Season 1!

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.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:NBC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

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".

  • Pilot
    7.4/10 263 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

  • About Total Exuberance
    7.3/10 170 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

  • About a Godfather
    7.2/10 156 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

  • About a Girl
    7.2/10 150 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

  • About a Plumber
    7.7/10 145 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

  • About a Bublé
    7.8/10 144 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

  • About a Poker Night
    7.8/10 127 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

  • About a Slopmaster
    7.4/10 119 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

  • About a Kiss
    7.8/10 133 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

  • About a Boy's Dad
    7.7/10 121 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

  • About a Birthday Party
    7.7/10 113 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

  • About a Hammer
    7.9/10 118 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

  • About a Rib Chute
    8.2/10 115 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