About a Boy

S01E05: About a Plumber

Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

February 22, 2014 6.7
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....
About Total Exuberance

S01E02 About Total Exuberance

March 4, 2014 6.8
Will agrees to babysit Marcus so Fiona can go on a job interview, but a last-minute invitation to a party complicates the situation.
About a Godfather

S01E03 About a Godfather

March 11, 2014 6.9
Will struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.
About a Girl

S01E04 About a Girl

March 18, 2014 7.0 30 min
Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.
About a Plumber

S01E05 About a Plumber

March 25, 2014 7.8
Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.
About a Bublé

S01E06 About a Bublé

April 1, 2014 8.5
Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.
About a Poker Night

S01E07 About a Poker Night

April 8, 2014 8.5
Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.
About a Slopmaster

S01E08 About a Slopmaster

April 15, 2014 8.2
Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.
About a Kiss

S01E09 About a Kiss

April 22, 2014 7.8
Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.
About a Boy's Dad

S01E10 About a Boy's Dad

April 29, 2014 8.5
Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.
About a Birthday Party

S01E11 About a Birthday Party

May 6, 2014 7.8
Scheduling problems arise as Will tries to plan a birthday party for Marcus. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement.
About a Hammer

S01E12 About a Hammer

May 13, 2014 8.0
Will invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.
About a Rib Chute

S01E13 About a Rib Chute

May 13, 2014 8.3
Will turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.

Cast

David Walton
David Walton
Will
Minnie Driver
Minnie Driver
Fiona
Benjamin Stockham
Benjamin Stockham
Marcus
Al Madrigal
Al Madrigal
Andy
Annie Mumolo
Annie Mumolo
Laurie

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