About a Boy 2014
“You don't have to be family to be family”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- February 22, 2014
- Last Aired
- July 20, 2015
- Format
- 2 seasons · 33 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~12.1 hours (22 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E6 "About a Bublé" (★ 8.5/10)
- Created By
- Nick Hornby
- Network
- NBC
- Where to Stream
- Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
What is About a Boy?
About a Boy is an American single-camera sitcom television series that aired on NBC from February 22, 2014, to July 20, 2015. Created in the comedy and drama genres, the show follows Will Freeman, a man-child living a charmed, unemployed life of free time until a needy single mom and her oddly charming eleven-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door and disrupt his world.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 33
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 22, 2014
- Last aired
- Jul 20, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US, GB
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 94 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 33 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~22 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- NBC
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Overview
About a Boy is an American single-camera sitcom television series that aired on NBC from February 22, 2014, to July 20, 2015. Created in the comedy and drama genres, the show follows Will Freeman, a man-child living a charmed, unemployed life of free time until a needy single mom and her oddly charming eleven-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door and disrupt his world.
The series explores the comedic and dramatic complications that arise when Marcus begins dropping by unannounced and a deal is struck after Will discovers that women find single dads irresistible. Broadcast on NBC, the single-camera sitcom presents character-driven storytelling centered on the evolving relationship between its main characters.
Should you watch it?
“A carefree man-child has his life disrupted by a needy single mom and her eleven-year-old son.”
- Features a unique dynamic between an unemployed songwriter and his young neighbor.
- Explores unexpected friendships and neighborhood disruptions.
- Combines both comedic and dramatic storytelling elements.
- The premise relies heavily on the disruption of a carefree lifestyle by unexpected neighbors.
Watch it if you enjoy sitcoms about unlikely friendships and unconventional family dynamics.
This television series blends comedy and drama genres suitable for TV-PG audiences.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Feb 22, 2014
- E2 About Total Exuberance Core Mar 4, 2014
- E3 About a Godfather Core Mar 11, 2014
- E4 About a Girl Core Mar 18, 2014
- E5 About a Plumber Core Mar 25, 2014
- E6 About a Bublé Core Apr 1, 2014
- E7 About a Poker Night Core Apr 8, 2014
- E8 About a Slopmaster Core Apr 15, 2014
- E9 About a Kiss Core Apr 22, 2014
- E10 About a Boy's Dad Core Apr 29, 2014
- E11 About a Birthday Party Core May 6, 2014
- E12 About a Hammer Mytharc May 13, 2014
- E13 About a Rib Chute Mytharc May 13, 2014
Frequently asked questions
Where to stream About a Boy?
Streaming availability details can be found on platforms that host NBC television series.
Is About a Boy worth watching?
The show offers a comedic and dramatic look at an unconventional friendship between a man-child and his young neighbor.
What is the binge duration for the series?
The series ran on NBC from February 22, 2014, to July 20, 2015.
Which are the essential episodes?
All episodes contribute to the overarching single-camera sitcom narrative involving Will, Fiona, and Marcus.
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