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The Worst Episodes of About a Boy

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...
  1. 7.1/10(86 votes)

    #1 - About a Hook

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    S2:E11

    Music mogul Johnny Idalis listens to Will's new song, but wants him to improve the hook. Marcus is frustrated with his mother's burgeoning relationship and leaves to crash with Will.

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  2. 7.2/10(159 votes)

    #2 - About a Godfather

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    S1:E3

    Will struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.

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  3. 7.2/10(153 votes)

    #3 - About a Girl

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    S1:E4

    Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.

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  4. 7.3/10(173 votes)

    #4 - About Total Exuberance

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    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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  5. 7.3/10(122 votes)

    #5 - About a Slopmaster

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    Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.

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    Director:Jeff Melman
  6. 7.3/10(120 votes)

    #6 - About a Vasectomy

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    Will returns to sort out a few things but ends up staying longer than planned when he sees Marcus's new "friends".

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    Director:Jon Favreau
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  8. 7.4/10(266 votes)

    #7 - Pilot

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    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.

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    Director:Jon Favreau
  9. 7.5/10(116 votes)

    #8 - About a Birthday Party

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    S1:E11

    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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  10. 7.5/10(87 votes)

    #9 - About a Manniversary

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    S2:E9

    To celebrate a year of friendship, Marcus convinces Will to take him to the Golden Gate FemFest. Meanwhile, Dakota helps Fiona prepare for a night of intimacy with Chris.

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  11. 7.6/10(124 votes)

    #10 - About a Boy's Dad

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    S1:E10

    Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.

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  12. 7.6/10(94 votes)

    #11 - About an Angry Ex

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    Will is sued by an angry ex-girlfriend.

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  13. 7.6/10(96 votes)

    #12 - About a Christmas Carol

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    S2:E8

    The Christmas celebrations are now in full swing but Will is not having a good time. With the lawsuit still pending, Laurie advises him to settle and move on with his life. Fiona and Andy attempt to create the perfect white Christmas for Marcus.

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  14. 7.6/10(94 votes)

    #13 - About a Boy Becoming a Man

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    Will accompanies Andy to the Bar Mitzvah of a music mogul's son.

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  15. 7.6/10(93 votes)

    #14 - About a Cat Party

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    S2:E13

    To Will and Fiona’s surprise, Shea accepts Marcus’ proposal to be his girlfriend. However, Shea’s idea of a boyfriend translates closer to a personal assistant than a companion. Elsewhere, Fiona attempts to be more spontaneous with Chris, while Will chaperones Marcus and Shea’s frozen yogurt date.

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  16. 7.6/10(91 votes)

    #15 - About a Boyfriend

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    Will and TJ go out on Valentine's Day, hoping to meet single women. Marcus turns to Chris.

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  17. 7.6/10(68 votes)

    #16 - About a Trunk

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    Will is convinced that Chris is cheating on Fiona so he follows Chris to a hotel, where Chris reveals he has accepted a job offer out of the country, while Fiona prepares to tell Chris she loves him. Meanwhile, Marcus is trying to raise enough money to take Shea on a date to the movies so Marcus sells his silence to Andy for $100.

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  18. 7.6/10(67 votes)

    #17 - About Another Boy

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    Marcus feels betrayed after Will tries to impress Clay, his girlfriend Liz's son, Meanwhile Fiona is becoming a doula and trying to patch up Andy and Laurie's relationship.

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  19. 7.7/10(147 votes)

    #18 - About a Plumber

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    Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

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  20. 7.7/10(108 votes)

    #19 - About a House For Sale

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    Will is told to sell his San Francisco home in order to solve his money issues. So he decides to find Marcus a brand new best friend.

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    Director:Jon Favreau
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  21. 7.7/10(67 votes)

    #20 - About a Babymoon

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    S2:E17

    Andy and Laurie vacation apart, Fiona and Laurie have a Spa day staycation in San Francisco, while Will and Andy head to Las Vegas where Andy goes on a drunken spending spree on magic tricks until Laurie shows up to renew her vows with Andy. Meanwhile Marcus tries to read a romance novel to understand adult relationships to impress Shea.

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  22. 7.8/10(147 votes)

    #21 - About a Bublé

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    Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.

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  23. 7.8/10(130 votes)

    #22 - About a Poker Night

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    Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.

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  24. 7.8/10(137 votes)

    #23 - About a Kiss

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    Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.

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    Director:Eric Appel
  25. 7.8/10(92 votes)

    #24 - About a Duck

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    S2:E7

    Feeling nervous about her first real date with Mr. Chris, Fiona wants Dakota to come with her as her safety net. Will ends up tagging along as well as he attempts to woo Dakota.

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  26. 7.8/10(68 votes)

    #25 - About a Memory Hole

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    S2:E16

    Will's new girlfriend Liz wants to hang out all day, the same day that Will volunteers to dig a hole for Fiona to throw all of her memories of Chris into to burn.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"About a Hook" is the worst rated episode of "About a Boy". It scored 7.1/10 based on 86 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/27/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "About a Godfather".