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Happiness

Episode 1.01
USA: June 23, 2011 (FX)
Autralia: June 28, 2011 (Eleven)
Ratings (USA): 2.55 million viewers
Ratings (Aus): 0.202 million viewers
Written by David Zuckerman
Directed by Randall Einhorn

After a failed suicide attempt, Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog, Wilfred.

Special Guest Star: Ethan Suplee as Spencer

Co-Starring: Rachel Stirling as Waitress, Al Sapienza as Poochy Poochy Guy

Trust

Episode 1.02
USA: June 30, 2011
Australia: July 05, 2011
Written by David Zuckerman
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Ryan lies to Wilfred to do Jenna a favour and learns a disturbing secret about her in return. Ryan is also fined for taking Wilfred on the beach.

Guest Starring: Chris Klein as Drew, Rodney To as Dr. Bangachon

Co-Starring: Katherine Disque as Mother

Featuring: Matt Kaminshky as Vet Tech

Fear

Episode 1.03
USA: July 07, 2011
Australia: July 12, 2011
Written by Eric Weinberg
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Ryan gets into trouble when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbour Spencer shows up looking for answers about who broke into his house.

Special Guest Star: Ethan Suplee as Spencer

With: Damon Herriman as Jesse, Gerry Bednob as Mr. Patel, K.T. Thangavelu as Mrs. Patel

Acceptance

Episode 1.04
USA: July 14, 2011
Australia: July 19, 2011
Written by Jason Gann
Directed by Randall Einhorn

While Ryan attempts to reconcile with his sister Kristen, he leaves Wilfred at a doggy day care centre.

Special Guest Star: Ed Helms as Darryl

Featuring: Gabrielle Wagner as Woman, Nikki Hahn as Little Girl

Respect

Episode 1.05
USA: July 21, 2011
Australia: July 26, 2011
Written by Michael Glouberman
Directed by Randall Einhorn

When Ryan and Wilfred volunteer at a hospice, they soon discover that Wilfred may have a remarkable secret talent.

Guest Starring: Rashida Jones as Lisa, Charles Esten as Nick, Ellia English as Ruby, E.J. Callahan as Mr Helms

Co-Starring: Irene Choi as Young Woman

Featuring: Richard Denni as Mr Gordon, Roger Vernon Burton as Patient #1, Gwen Van Dam as Patient #2

Conscience

Episode 1.06
USA: July 28, 2011
Australia: August 02, 2011
Written by David Baldy
Directed by Randall Einhorn

When Wilfred decides to get rid of Jenna's boyfriend, he convinces Ryan to help him.

Guest Starring: Chris Klein as Drew, et al

Pride

Episode 1.07
USA: August 04, 2011
Australia: August 09, 2011
Written by Jason Gann
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Wilfred's pursuit of a new love interest forces Ryan to swallow his pride — among other things.

Guest Starring: Jane Kaczmarek as Beth, Gibson Sjobeck as Tyler , et al

Anger

Episode 1.08
USA: August 11, 2011
Australia: August 16, 2011
Written by Sivert Glarum & Michael Jamin
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.

When Wilfred learns that Ryan feels responsible for the death of his beloved childhood dog, he goes to otherworldly lengths to help Ryan learn the truth.

Guest Starring: J.P. Manoux as Leo, Nestor Carbonell as Dr. Ramos, Jeff Holman as Delivery Man, Jared Gilmore as Young Ryan

Compassion

Episode 1.09
USA: August 18, 2011
Australia: August 23, 2011
Written by Patricia Breen
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.

Ryan's resentment of his eccentric mother is exacerbated when Wilfred starts treating her like the mum he never had.

Special Guest Star: Mary Steenburgen as Catherine

Guest Starring: Rhea Perlman as Mittens, John Michael Higgins as Dr Cahill

Isolation

Episode 1.10
USA: August 18, 2011
Australia: August 30, 2011
Written by Steve Baldikoski & Bryan Behar
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.

Wilfred uses Ryan's unhealthy habit of "isolating" as a means to rid himself of a neighbourhood pest. Who says you can't teach an old dog new mentally unstable tricks?

Guest Starring: Peter Stormare as Trashface, Gerry Bednob as Mr. Patel, George Coe as Gene, Kari Coleman as Suzy, Wayne Wilderson as Charlie, Sally Brooks as Mrs. Stevenson, Maxim Knight as Adam, Chad Morgan as Maggie; Eric Stoltz as Doug (uncredited cameo)

Doubt

Episode 1.11
USA: August 25, 2011
Australia: September 06, 2011
Written by Reed Agnew & Eli Jorné
Directed by Mark Grossan

Ryan meets someone who questions his friendship with Wilfred and begins to suspect that their friendship may be self-destructive.

Special Guest Star: Dwight Yoakam as Bruce

Guest Starring: Katy Nixon as Angelique

Featuring: Jennifer Bolton Lee as Karaoke Singer

Sacrifice

Episode 1.12
USA: September 01, 2011
Australia: September 13, 2011
Written by Sivert Glarum & Michael Jamin
Directed by Randall Einhorn

A beautiful woman strikes an interest in Ryan and he feels his luck is finally turning around, that is until Wilfred piles on a guilt trip and urges Ryan to sacrifice his newfound happiness for a greater good.

Guest Starring: Chris Klein as Drew, Gabriella Pession as Cinzia, Gerry Bednob as Mr. Patel, J.P. Manoux as Leo, Charles Esten as Nick, E.J. Callahan as Mr Helms, Chip Chinery as Stanley, Kari Coleman as Suzy, Kylie Davis as Budtender, Ellia English as Ruby, Rodney To as Dr. Bangachon

Co-Starring: Tom Yi as Cal Fukazaki

Identity

Episode 1.13
USA: September 08, 2011
Australia: September 20, 2011
Written by David Zuckerman
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Ryan and Wilfred face an existential crisis after the former ignores the latter's advice.

Guest Starring: Ray Wise as Colt St. Cloud, Chris Klein as Drew, J. P. Manoux as Leo, Keegan-Michael Key as Dick Barbian, Gerry Bednob as Mr. Digby, Rodney To as Dr. Bangachon

Articles: TV Review: Wilfred - "Identity", Wilfred Wraps Up First Season With Dramatic Flourish!

Progress (Special Preview Episode)

Episode 2.01
USA: June 21, 2012 (FX)
Australia: July 10, 2012 (Eleven)
Written by David Zuckerman
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Ryan realizes the consequences of not having Wilfred in his life.

Special Guest Stars: Robin Williams as Dr. Eddy, Allison Mack as Amanda

Guest Starring: Chris Klein as Drew, Steven Weber as Jeremy, Rob Riggle as Kevin, Francesca P. Roberts as Felicia, Brian Michael Jones as Ricky, Brian Baumgartner as Orderly #2, Amanda Troop as Stacey, Diane Robin as Nurse

Letting Go

Episode 2.02
USA: June 28, 2012
Australia: July 17, 2012
Written by Reed Agnew & Eli Jorné
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Wilfred refuses to help Ryan with his problems as a result of his belief that their relationship is one-sided due to Ryan's selfishness. Ryan prepares Wilfred for the Incredible Dog Challenge.

Special Guest Star: Allison Mack as Amanda

Guest Starring: Chris Klein as Drew, Don Swayze as Shady Guy, Steve Solomon as Clay, Glenn Herman as Muscular Guy, Tiley Chao as Woman

Dignity

Episode 2.03
USA: July 05, 2012
Australia: July 24, 2012
Written by Cody Heller & Brett Konner
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Problems emerge for Ryan as result of Wilfred's popularity.

Special Guest Star: Allison Mack as Amanda

Guest Starring: Steven Weber as Jeremy, Rob Riggle as Kevin, Francesca P. Roberts as Felicity, Brian Michael Jones as Ricky, Amanda Troop as Stacey

Guilt

Episode 2.04
USA: July 12, 2012
Australia: July 31, 2012
Written by Steve Tompkins
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Wilfred becomes embattled with an unlikely foe, forcing Ryan to intervene.

Special Guest Star: Allison Mack as Amanda

Guest Starring: Nestor Carbonell as Arturo, John Alton as Paramedic #1

Now

Episode 2.05
USA: July 19, 2012
Australia: August 07, 2012
Written by David Baldy
Directed by Randall Einhorn

A traumatic experience causes Wilfred to lose his sense of smell, sending him into a spiral of loathing and self-pity.

Guest Starring: Bob Gunton as Warner, Rob Riggle as Kevin, Rodney To as Dr. Bangachon, Christian Gutierrez as Thug #1

Control

Episode 2.06
USA: July 26, 2012
Australia: August 14, 2012
Written by Scott Prendergast
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Ryan's plans to introduce Amanda to Jenna are complicated by Wilfred.

Special Guest Star: Allison Mack as Amanda

Guest Starring: Chris Klein as Drew

Avoidance

Episode 2.07
USA: August 02, 2012
Australia: August 21, 2012
Written by Jason Gann
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Wilfred and Ryan find themselves in a sticky situation which hinders their relationship.

Guest Starring: Eugene Byrd as James, Katie Wallack as Instructor, Derick Alexander as Bouncer

Truth

Episode 2.08
USA: August 09, 2012
Australia: August 26, 2012
Written by David Zuckerman
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Ryan's world is turned on his head when Wilfred's true nemesis returns to town and Ryan must question his feelings for Amanda.

Special Guest Stars: Dwight Yoakam as Bruce, Allison Mack as Amanda

Service

Episode 2.09
USA: August 16, 2012
Australia: September 02, 2012
Written by Reed Agnew & Eli Jorné
Directed by Randall Einhorn

After a shocking incident at work, and with Kristen's baby almost due, Ryan decides to join his eccentric mother on an impromptu road trip.

Special Guest Star: Mary Steenburgen as Catherine

Guest Starring: Steven Weber as Jeremy, Rob Riggle as Kevin, John Michael Higgins as Ricky [Dr Cahill], Francesca P. Roberts as Felicia, Kevin Symons as Cop, Amanda Troop as Stacey

Honesty

Episode 2.10
USA: August 23, 2012
Australia: September 09, 2012
Written by Jason Gann
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Wilfred indulges in a case of catnapping and engages Ryan's help in an effort to give Jenna's struggling journalistic career a boost.

Guest Starring: Troy Daniel Smith as Camera Guy [Rob]

Questions

Episode 2.11
USA: August 30, 2012
Australia: September 16, 2012
Written by Cody Heller & Brett Konner
Directed by Randall Einhorn

As Ryan struggles to cope with his breast-feeding sister, he tries to discover the truth about Wilfred through an acid trip self-examination.

Special Guest Star: Brad Dourif as P.T.

Guest Starring: Gil Birmingham as Red Wolf, Kyle Davis as The Budtender, Lindsay Caschak as Young Kristen, Shane Roney as Young Ryan

Resentment

Episode 2.12
USA: September 13, 2012
Australia: September 23, 2012
Written by David Baldy
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Ryan becomes jealous of Drew and Jenna's wedding so Wilfred sets out to disrupt the marriage.

Special Guest Star: Allison Mack as Amanda

Guest Starring: Chris Klein as Drew

Secrets

Episode 2.13 (finale)
USA: September 20, 2012
Australia: September 30, 2012
Story by David Zuckerman
Teleplay by David Zuckerman & Scott Prendergast
Directed by Randall Einhorn

Wilfred and Ryan are confronted by shocking existential questions about life and love.

Special Guest Star: Allison Mack as Amanda

Guest Starring: Chris Klein as Drew, Eugene Byrd as James, Toussaint Banks as DJ