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About a Boy: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Feb 22, 2014 Updated Sep 27, 2026
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Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (10): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S1·E1 Mytharc

Pilot

Feb 22, 2014

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-

S1·E2 Core

About Total Exuberance

Mar 4, 2014

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

S1·E3 Core

About a Godfather

Mar 11, 2014

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

S1·E4 Core

About a Girl

Mar 18, 2014 · 30 min

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

S1·E5 Core

About a Plumber

Mar 25, 2014

Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

S1·E6 Core

About a Bublé

Apr 1, 2014

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

S1·E7 Core

About a Poker Night

Apr 8, 2014

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

S1·E8 Core

About a Slopmaster

Apr 15, 2014

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

S1·E9 Core

About a Kiss

Apr 22, 2014

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

S1·E10 Core

About a Boy's Dad

Apr 29, 2014

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

S1·E11 Core

About a Birthday Party

May 6, 2014

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

S1·E12 Mytharc

About a Hammer

May 13, 2014

Will invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.

S1·E13 Mytharc

About a Rib Chute

May 13, 2014

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

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