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 it. So imagine his surprise when Fiona, a needy single mom and her oddly charming 11-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door and disrupt his perfect world. When Marcus begins dropping by his home unannounced, Will's not so sure about being a kid's new best friend, until, of course, Will discovers that women find single dads irresistible. That changes everything and a deal is struck: Marcus will pretend to be Will's son and, in return, Marcus is allowed to chill at Will's house. Before he realizes it, Will starts to enjoy the visits and even finds himself looking out for the kid. In fact, this newfound friendship may very well teach him a thing or two that he never imagined possible - about himself and caring for others.
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- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes aired
- 33
- Latest aired
- S02E15
- Total runtime
- 2h 30min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 February 2014 – May 2014 13 episodes
- Season 2 October 2014 – July 2015 20 episodes
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S01E01 Pilot
February 22 find the promo
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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.
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S01E02 About Total Exuberance
March 4 find the promo
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Will agrees to babysit Marcus so Fiona can go on a job interview, but a last-minute invitation to a party complicates the situation.
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S01E03 About a Godfather
March 11 find the promo
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Will struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.
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S01E04 About a Girl
March 18 · 30min find the promo
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Marcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.
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S01E06 About a Bublé
April 1 find the promo
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Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.
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S01E07 About a Poker Night
April 8 find the promo
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Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.
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S01E08 About a Slopmaster
April 15 find the promo
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Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.
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S01E09 About a Kiss
April 22 find the promo
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Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.
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S01E10 About a Boy's Dad
April 29 find the promo
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Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.
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S01E11 About a Birthday Party
May 6 find the promo
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Scheduling problems arise as Will tries to plan a birthday party for Marcus. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement.
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S01E12 About a Hammer
May 13 find the promo
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Will invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.
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S01E13 About a Rib Chute
May 13 find the promo
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Will turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.