About a Boy 2014
“You don't have to be family to be family”
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
Where to watch
Buy
Apple TV StoreBuy
Apple TV StoreBuy
Apple TV Store
Amazon Video
MagentaTV
VideoloadBuy
Apple TV StoreBuy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoStream
Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium PlusWith ads
Xumo PlayBuy
Amazon VideoApple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 33 episodes and an average 22-minute runtime.
Trailer
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.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about About a Boy — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is About a Boy worth watching?
Cast
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.