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The Best Episodes of About a Boy Season 1

Every episode of About a Boy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of About a Boy Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    About a Boy Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(270 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Jon Favreau
    Writer:Jason Katims

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  2. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 2 - About Total Exuberance
    7.3/10(174 votes)

    #2 - About Total Exuberance

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 3 - About a Godfather
    7.2/10(159 votes)

    #3 - About a Godfather

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David M. Israel

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  4. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 4 - About a Girl
    7.2/10(153 votes)

    #4 - About a Girl

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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  5. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 5 - About a Plumber
    7.7/10(147 votes)

    #5 - About a Plumber

    S1:E5

    Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 6 - About a Bublé
    7.8/10(148 votes)

    #6 - About a Bublé

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Cara DiPaolo

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  7. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 7 - About a Poker Night
    7.8/10(130 votes)

    #7 - About a Poker Night

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Colleen McGuinness

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  8. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 8 - About a Slopmaster
    7.4/10(122 votes)

    #8 - About a Slopmaster

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Carrie Kemper

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  9. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 9 - About a Kiss
    7.8/10(138 votes)

    #9 - About a Kiss

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Eric Appel
    Writer:Matt Wolpert

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  10. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 10 - About a Boy's Dad
    7.7/10(124 votes)

    #10 - About a Boy's Dad

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 11 - About a Birthday Party
    7.8/10(116 votes)

    #11 - About a Birthday Party

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David M. Israel

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  12. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 12 - About a Hammer
    8.2/10(121 votes)

    #12 - About a Hammer

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Dylan K. Massin
    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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  13. About a Boy Season 1 Episode 13 - About a Rib Chute
    8.6/10(119 votes)

    #13 - About a Rib Chute

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "About a Boy" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 270 votes. Directed by Jon Favreau and written by Jason Katims, it aired on 2/22/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "About Total Exuberance".