| About a Birthday Party | |
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| Information | |
| Season 1, Episode 11 | |
| Episode Information | |
| Air Date: | May 6, 2014 |
| Viewership: | 6.04[1] |
| Prod. Code: | 111 |
| Written by: | David M. Israel |
| Directed by: | Michael Weaver |
| Episode Chronology | |
| Previous Episode: | "About a Boy's Dad" |
| Next Episode: | "About a Hammer" |
Overview[]
Will does his best to throw the best birthday party ever, but learns that it is not as easy as it sounds. Marcus is excited for his first ever big birthday party and Will agrees to help plan it. But complications arise when Sam asks Will to a gala at the hospital, creating a scheduling problem. To make matters even worse, Will and Andy discover that one of Marcus’s popular classmates is having a birthday bash on the same day. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement, and Will finds himself stuck in the middle.
Episode Summary[]
Dr. Sam invites Will to an important work party. It's her way of evolving their relationship to a more serious status, and Will is slightly nervous about it. As Marcus invites Will to his birthday party, Dr. Sam tries to
Will heads to Marcus' school to invite the cool kid, Jackson, in hopes that his presence will ensure the party's success. Jackson says he'll be attending another student's party instead, because it's going to be much better. Will takes this as a personal challenge. He's going to throw Marcus the best party ever!
When Marcus runs his own allergy experiment (eating three hot dug buns) to determine if he's actually gluten intolerant, Fiona is not happy about it. Later, Will lays out his birthday party plan for Fiona. Predictably, she's not into it. Will's challenge will be tougher than he thought.
Will learns that Fiona has rescheduled Marcus' birthday party for Sunday afternoon, the same time as Dr.
On Sunday, Will heads to the gala with Dr. Sam. At the party, he begins feeling guilty and decides to head to the birthday party instead. Dr. Sam is incredibly upset, but Will leaves before they have a chance to discuss his departure. Marcus' party is not going well. Andy performs some magic tricks, but the small group of partygoers is not impressed. Will arrives in the nick of time to stir up the party, but it doesn't help. Luckily, Dr. Sam shows up to fulfill Marcus' lifelong dream of riding in an ambulance.
After the festivities, Will gives Marcus his birthday present: a hammer and a pile of wood to build a tree house. Fiona isn't thrilled, but Marcus decides that he has had a wonderful birthday thanks to Will's efforts.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- David Walton as Will Freeman
- Benjamin Stockham as Marcus Bowa
- Al Madrigal as Andy
- Minnie Driver as Fiona Bowa
Guest Cast[]
- Adriane Palicki as Dr. Samantha Lake
- Annie Mumolo as Laurie
- Unknown as Driver[3]
- Unknown as Owner[4]
Trivia[]
- Table read was on March 9, 2014.
- Filming started on March 10, 2014 [5]
- Filming ended on March 14, 2014.
Featured Music[]
- Comeback Kid (theme song)
- Cayucas (by East Coast Girl)
Quotes[]
Sam: So who gets the last waffle? Will:Oh, I see you should go to the person who was the most sexually last night. Sam: I agree. Will: Wow, you were good, but I was better. |
Marcus: Hey! Will. Will: Oh hey, hey buddy, busy times, busy times. Marcus: I just wanted to reminde you that my birthday is this saturday. Will: Got it well, will see you later. Marcus: Hi doctor Sam. |
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References[]
| About a Boy Episodes |
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| Season 1 |
| Pilot • About Total Exuberance • About a Godfather • About a Girl • About a Plumber • About a Buble • About a Poker Night • About a Slopmaster • About a Kiss • About a Boy's Dad • About a Birthday Party • About a Hammer • About a Rib Chute • |
| Season 2 |
| TBA |