About A Boy: Season 1

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About A Boy

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: February 22, 2014

Starring: Minnie Driver, David Walton, Al Madrigal

Summary: Will Freeman (David Walton), a songwriter living off his royalties, finds his life changed by the arrival of Fiona (Minnie Driver) and her son Marcus (Benjamin Stockham) next door, in this comedy based on the Nick Hornby novel of the same name.

Creator: Jason Katims

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. About a Rib Chute
Air Date: May 13, 2014
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S1:E12. About a Hammer
Air Date: May 13, 2014
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S1:E11. About a Birthday Party
Air Date: May 6, 2014

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Robert Bianco

Feb 21, 2014

There's so much here to build on, from the strong performances to the chemistry between the stars to the sweet central story of two people helping each other mature. Read full review

Joanne Ostrow

Feb 21, 2014

Two sweet, funny, even poignant dramedies ["About a Boy" and "Growing up Fisher"] launch on NBC this weekend, both helping midseason feel richer than the meager offerings of the network's fall slate. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Feb 24, 2014

He [David Walton] and About a Boy are at its best in those disarming moments when Will lets down his guard and faces his grown-up responsibilities to teach Marcus how to enjoy the "total exuberance" of boyhood. Read full review

Christopher Muther

Feb 20, 2014

It’s sweet but not syrupy. The pilot is so beautifully written and acted that it’s difficult to offer any kind of resistance, flaws and all. Read full review

Vicki Hyman

Feb 24, 2014

Produced by Jason Katims ("Friday Night Lights," "Parenthood"), About a Boy is snappy with some well-observed one-liners, but it's a fairly conventional sitcom about an unconventional family. Read full review

David Hiltbrand

Feb 20, 2014

The show is a sweetened, Americanized version of the 2002 film of the same name starring Hugh Grant, which was itself adapted from Nick Hornby's 1998 novel. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Feb 21, 2014

Once you strip down the predictable jokes (Will teaching Marcus about “the bro code of silence”; letting Marcus eat forbidden barbecue ribs), you’re left with a banal arrangement of gender and social stereotypes. Read full review

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redinthehead

May 14, 2014

Happy to read that this show is being renewed for the Fall 2014 line up. The cast is awesome!! Stories are funny, heartwarming, and clever. I look forward to the show's return!!

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ashfox13

Apr 28, 2014

Wonderful new show, great acting, always a moral regarding friendship at the end of the show. Good chemistry with all main characters. Hope the show is around for a long time.

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MRAButterfly

Feb 24, 2014

Feel-good show reminiscent of "Calvin and Hobbes" among other "buddy stories." The pilot was well-done, and the show has a lot of potential to grow into something even better.
"About A Boy," as well as "Growing Up Fisher" are two of the new shows on NBC worth getting excited about!

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MethylONE

Feb 25, 2014

This is cute, corny, a bit cliche, but overall entertaining and much better than most of the competition. I will be tuning in and hoping the writers can keep it fresh.

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Midwest

Mar 5, 2014

I was determined not to like this. I was pleasantly surprised. The kid is adorable abd Mimi Driver bright and sassy. She is a strange off kilter Mother that works. So far, so good.We will see if the writers will keep the show hopping and not redo each week the same show.The neighbor is aI was determined not to like this. I was pleasantly surprised. The kid is adorable abd Mimi Driver bright and sassy. She is a strange off kilter Mother that works. So far, so good.We will see if the writers will keep the show hopping and not redo each week the same show.The neighbor is a hunk with a heart he can't hide. A good start to a whacky, but potentially cute series.… Expand

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lukechristiansc

Apr 21, 2014

I had to remake this review because i had some different feelings on the show . turns out about a boy is not funny But Jason Katmis created a good show. About a boy star Benjamin Stockham is a complete embarrassment to the series . Grade A

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KIRAMH

Apr 23, 2014

I really loved the movie. The Fiona character in the movie is annoying at first but slowly becomes open to the idea of her son benefitting from a friendship with Will. Unfortunately the TV show isn't hitting that mark. I've liked Minnie Driver in almost everything I've seen her in but inI really loved the movie. The Fiona character in the movie is annoying at first but slowly becomes open to the idea of her son benefitting from a friendship with Will. Unfortunately the TV show isn't hitting that mark. I've liked Minnie Driver in almost everything I've seen her in but in this she is UNBEARABLE! She's a snarky hypocrite, sitting on her high horse judging Will at every turn while preaching peace, love and understanding. He could have easily closed himself off to the lonely, suffocated Marcus but he doesn't. He continuously tries to help the kid from becoming a social pariah at school and the only thanks he ever gets is Fiona telling him to stay away from her son. She also goes so far as to tell OTHERS how horrible a person Will is. YES, he's an immature man-child. But he didn't initiate the relationship with Marcus. He tried everything to avoid it. So instead of thanking him for being kind, she stabs Will in the back whenever she gets the chance. (When she's not taking advantage of the free childcare, that is.) The only thing that might save this show is the relationship between Will and Marcus. The two actors have great chemistry. Hugh Grant is a hard act to follow, and David Walton makes a pretty great effort. And Benjamin Stockham is just a delight to watch no matter what he's in. If they tone down Minnie Driver’s character and make her a little more neighborly and a little less condescending, I might start watching it.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 14, 2014
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 22, 2014
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  S1:E13. About a Rib Chute
  Air Date: May 13, 2014
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  S1:E12. About a Hammer
  Air Date: May 13, 2014
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  S1:E11. About a Birthday Party
  Air Date: May 6, 2014
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  S1:E10. About a Boy's Dad
  Air Date: April 29, 2014
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  S1:E9. About a Kiss
  Air Date: April 22, 2014
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  S1:E8. About a Slopmaster
  Air Date: April 15, 2014
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  Air Date: April 8, 2014
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  S1:E6. About a Buble
  Air Date: April 1, 2014
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  S1:E5. About a Plumber
  Air Date: March 25, 2014
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  S1:E4. About a Girl
  Air Date: March 18, 2014
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  S1:E3. About a Godfather
  Air Date: March 11, 2014
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  S1:E2. About Total Exuberance
  Air Date: March 4, 2014
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: February 22, 2014