SavaraTV series

About a Boy

You don't have to be family to be family

6.32014TV-PG2 seasonsEnglish

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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ComedyDrama
Starring

David Walton, Minnie Driver, Benjamin Stockham

Created by

Nick Hornby

Season 1

1.Pilot

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.

EpisodeFeb 22, 2014

2.About Total Exuberance

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

EpisodeMar 4, 2014

3.About a Godfather

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

EpisodeMar 11, 2014

4.About a Girl

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

30 minMar 18, 2014

5.About a Plumber

Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

EpisodeMar 25, 2014

6.About a Bublé

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

EpisodeApr 1, 2014

7.About a Poker Night

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

EpisodeApr 8, 2014

8.About a Slopmaster

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

EpisodeApr 15, 2014

9.About a Kiss

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

EpisodeApr 22, 2014

10.About a Boy's Dad

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

EpisodeApr 29, 2014

11.About a Birthday Party

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

EpisodeMay 6, 2014

12.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.

EpisodeMay 13, 2014

13.About a Rib Chute

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

EpisodeMay 13, 2014

About a Boy

ComedyDrama

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.

You don't have to be family to be family

Information

Released
Feb 22, 2014
Episode length
22m
Seasons
2
Episodes
33
Status
Canceled

Language & origin

Original audio
English
Country
US, GB
Rating
TV-PG
Created by
Nick Hornby

Networks

Network
NBC

People in this story

David WaltonWill
Minnie DriverFiona
Benjamin StockhamMarcus
Al MadrigalAndy
Annie MumoloLaurie

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