About a Boy — 2014-2015 · 2 seasons · 33 eps

★ 7.4

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About a Boy

2014-2015 2 seasons 33 episodes

★ 7.4 (9,073 votes) Bottom 46%

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.

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.

Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

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S1

S2

E1

7.4

7.7

E2

7.3

7.7

E3

7.2

7.9

E4

7.2

8.2

E5

7.7

7.6

E6

7.8

8.2

E7

7.8

7.8

E8

7.4

7.6

E9

7.8

7.5

E10

7.7

7.6

E11

7.8

7.1

E12

8.2

7.9

E13

8.6

7.6

E14

7.7

E15

7.7

E16

7.8

E17

7.7

E18

7.6

E19

7.9

E20

8.5

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7.8

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Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.6

S1E13 About a Rib Chute

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

#2

S2E20 8.5

About a Love in the Air

Will plays wing-man for Marcus, but Marcus wants to win Shea back at the school dance, Liz dumps Will after he defends Fiona, Marcus professes his love for Shea, Fiona and Will kiss.

#3

S1E12 8.2

About a Hammer

Will invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.

4. S2E4 "About a Bad Girl" 8.2
5. S2E6 "About a Balcony" 8.2
6. S2E3 "About a Will-O-Ween" 7.9
7. S2E12 "About a Prostitute" 7.9
8. S2E19 "About a Self Defense" 7.9
9. S1E6 "About a Buble" 7.8
10. S1E7 "About a Poker Night" 7.8

📉 Bottom Episodes

#33

S2E11 7.1

About a Hook

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.

32. S1E4 "About a Girl" 7.2
31. S1E3 "About a Godfather" 7.2
30. S1E2 "About Total Exuberance" 7.3
29. S1E8 "About a Slopmaster" 7.4

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12 Standouts

5 Infamous

15 Hidden Gems

1 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E13 About a Rib Chute

Most Infamous: S1E1 Pilot

Best Hidden Gem: S2E20 About a Love in the Air

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Season Momentum

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