About a Boy
A carefree bachelor enjoys a life of leisure until a single mother and her unusual 11-year-old son move in next door. When the boy begins visiting unexpectedly, an arrangement brings them closer, gradually challenging the bachelor’s independence and teaching him about friendship, responsibility, and caring for others.
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Season 1
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E1
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.
Feb 22, 2014 · 22m -
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E2
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.
Mar 4, 2014 · 21m -
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E3
About a Godfather
Will struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.
Mar 11, 2014 · 22m -
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E4
About a Girl
Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.
Mar 18, 2014 · 21m -
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E5
About a Plumber
Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.
Mar 25, 2014 · 21m -
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E6
About a Bublé
Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.
Apr 1, 2014 · 21m -
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E7
About a Poker Night
Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.
Apr 8, 2014 · 21m -
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E8
About a Slopmaster
Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.
Apr 15, 2014 · 21m -
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E9
About a Kiss
Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.
Apr 22, 2014 · 21m -
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E10
About a Boy's Dad
Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.
Apr 29, 2014 · 21m -
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E11
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.
May 6, 2014 · 21m -
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E12
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.
May 13, 2014 · 21m -
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E13
About a Rib Chute
Will turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.
May 13, 2014 · 22m
