Fiona volunteers to run a project for Marcus's class - a miniature society modeled after Dickensian London. Wanting to be King of the mock economy, Fiona instead selects him as the lowly slopmaster, much to his dismay, prompting him to figure out a clever yet questionable solution to turn things around. Meanwhile, Will takes Marcus out on a spending spree, thanks to his latest royalty check and then does his best to throw the perfect party to impress Sam.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 8 of About A Boy was watched by 6,990,000 viewers, resulting in a 1.80 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Is About A Boy Renewed or Cancelled for Season 2?

About A Boy Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Pilot
• s01e02 - About Total Exuberance
• s01e03 - About a Godfather
• s01e04 - About a Girl
• s01e05 - About a Plumber
• s01e06 - About a Bublé
• s01e07 - About a Poker Night
• s01e08 - About a Slopmaster
• s01e09 - About a Kiss
• s01e10 - About a Boy's Dad
• s01e11 - About a Birthday Party
• s01e12 - About a Hammer
• s01e13 - About a Rib Chute

About A Boy Show Summary

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 new-found friendship may very well teach him a thing or two that he never imagined possible - about himself and caring for others.