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The Worst Episodes of About a Boy

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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    About a Boy Season 2 Episode 11 - About a Hook
    7.1/10(88 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 3 - About a Godfather
    7.2/10(161 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David M. Israel

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  3. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 4 - About a Girl
    7.2/10(154 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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  4. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 2 - About Total Exuberance
    7.3/10(176 votes)

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(272 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  6. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 8 - About a Slopmaster
    7.4/10(123 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Carrie Kemper

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  7. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 9 - About a Manniversary
    7.5/10(89 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 5 - About an Angry Ex
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    S2:E5

    Will is sued by an angry ex-girlfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 8 - About a Christmas Carol
    7.6/10(99 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 10 - About a Boy Becoming a Man
    7.6/10(96 votes)

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 13 - About a Cat Party
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 14 - About a Boyfriend
    7.6/10(94 votes)

    S2:E14

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

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 18 - About Another Boy
    7.6/10(68 votes)

    S2:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 5 - About a Plumber
    7.7/10(148 votes)

    S1:E5

    Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 10 - About a Boy's Dad
    7.7/10(124 votes)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 1 - About a Vasectomy
    7.7/10(120 votes)

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Jon Favreau
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 2 - About a House For Sale
    7.7/10(109 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Jon Favreau
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 15 - About a Trunk
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    S2:E15

    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.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 17 - About a Babymoon
    7.7/10(68 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 6 - About a Bublé
    7.8/10(150 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Cara DiPaolo

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  21. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 7 - About a Poker Night
    7.8/10(131 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Colleen McGuinness

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  22. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 9 - About a Kiss
    7.8/10(139 votes)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Eric Appel
    Writer:Matt Wolpert

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  23. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 11 - About a Birthday Party
    7.8/10(117 votes)

    S1:E11

    Scheduling problems arise as Will tries to plan a birthday party for Marcus. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David M. Israel

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  24. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 7 - About a Duck
    7.8/10(94 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. About a Boy Season 2 Episode 16 - About a Memory Hole
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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 88 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/27/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "About a Godfather".