About a Boy

About a Boy

You don't have to be family to be family

Canceled First aired 22/Feb/2014 United States English 2 season(s) 33 episode(s)
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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 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.
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Season 2 · Season 2
20 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Oct/2014
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S2E20
About a Love in the Air
Air date: 20/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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S2E19
About a Self Defense
Air date: 20/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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Clay is trying to steal Shea away from Marcus, Meanwhile Liz feels there may be something strange about the relationship between Will and Fiona.

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Clay is trying to steal Shea away from Marcus, Meanwhile Liz feels there may be something strange about the relationship between Will and Fiona.

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S2E18
About Another Boy
Air date: 20/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S2E17
About a Babymoon
Air date: 20/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S2E16
About a Memory Hole
Air date: 20/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S2E15
About a Trunk
Air date: 20/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S2E13
About a Cat Party
Air date: 10/Feb/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S2E12
About a Prostitute
Air date: 03/Feb/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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Looking to make some quick cash, Will decides to start teaching guitar lessons. However, after a fling with his student's mom, Emma, Andy speculates that Will is being paid for more than just his musical expertise. Elsewhere, Fiona finds herself suddenly accepted by the popular moms at school and Marcus prepares to perform at the upcoming school fundraiser.

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Looking to make some quick cash, Will decides to start teaching guitar lessons. However, after a fling with his student's mom, Emma, Andy speculates that Will is being paid for more than just his musical expertise. Elsewhere, Fiona finds herself suddenly accepted by the popular moms at school and Marcus prepares to perform at the upcoming school fundraiser.

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S2E11
About a Hook
Air date: 27/Jan/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S2E9
About a Manniversary
Air date: 06/Jan/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S2E8
About a Christmas Carol
Air date: 09/Dec/2014 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S2E7
About a Duck
Air date: 02/Dec/2014 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S2E2
About a House For Sale
Air date: 21/Oct/2014 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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Season 1 · Season 1
13 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Feb/2014
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S1E2
About Total Exuberance
Air date: 04/Mar/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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S1E1
Pilot
Air date: 22/Feb/2014 · Time: 23:05 · Runtime: 30 min
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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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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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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
Samuel Gilbert
Samuel Gilbert
Douglas
Adrianne Palicki
Adrianne Palicki
Samantha Lake
Greg Germann
Greg Germann
Johnny Idalis
Izabela Vidovic
Izabela Vidovic
Shea
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Max Harris
Kid #2
Chris Diamantopoulos
Chris Diamantopoulos
Chris
Candice Patton
Candice Patton
Veronica
Andrea Anders
Andrea Anders
joanne
Christian Ganiere
Christian Ganiere
Debby's Kid #2
Reid Miller
Reid Miller
Boy at Ballpark (uncredited)
Jacob Hopkins
Jacob Hopkins
Eddie
Griffin Gluck
Griffin Gluck
Clay
Cyrus Arnold
Cyrus Arnold
Kid #1

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Adam Davidson
Adam Davidson
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Dylan K. Massin
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Eric Appel
Eric Appel
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Jeff Melman
Jeff Melman
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Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau
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Ken Whittingham
Ken Whittingham
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Lawrence Trilling
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Wendey Stanzler
Wendey Stanzler
Director
Elizabeth Berger
Elizabeth Berger
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Isaac Aptaker
Isaac Aptaker
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Brian C. Brown
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Cara DiPaolo
Writer

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