Storyline
Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.
Episodes
Season 1
The first season of Wilfred, premiered on FX on June 23, 2011. The season contains 13 episodes and concluded airing on September 8, 2011. The series is based on the original Australian series, Wilfred, and stars Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, Fiona Gubelmann and Dorian Brown.
Happiness
Jun 23, 2011
Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog after a failed suicide attempt.
Trust
Jun 30, 2011
Wilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.
Fear
Jul 07, 2011
Ryan gets his wallet back (that's the good news) when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbor Spencer shows up. The bad news? Spencer's looking for answers about who broke into his house. He's also looking for blood.
Acceptance
Jul 14, 2011
Ryan tries to reconcile with his sister, and Wilfred is in for a shock at doggy day care as a result.
Respect
Jul 21, 2011
Wilfred reveals an extraordinary ability when Ryan takes him to a hospice to volunteer.
Conscience
Jul 28, 2011
Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend.
Pride
Aug 04, 2011
Ryan must swallow his pride when Wilfred pursues a new love interest., and Ryan meets a new romantic interest himself
Anger
Aug 11, 2011
Ryan has a guilt complex over the death of his childhood dog, and Wilfred, upon learning of it, goes to otherworldly lengths to help Ryan discover the truth about how the pooch passed on. Meanwhile, Kristen throws a party for her boss.
Compassion
Aug 18, 2011
Ryan's resentment of his mother even grows when she moves in and becomes friends with Wilfred.
Isolation
Aug 18, 2011
Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.
Doubt
Aug 25, 2011
Ryan meets someone who questions Ryan's friendship to Wilfred.
Sacrifice
Sep 01, 2011
Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.
Identity
Sep 08, 2011
A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.
Season 2
The second season of Wilfred, premiered on FX on June 21, 2012. The season consisted of 13 episodes. The series is based on the original Australian series, Wilfred, and stars Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, Fiona Gubelmann and Dorian Brown.
Progress
Jun 21, 2012
Ryan learns that life is much more challenging without Wilfred around.
Letting Go
Jun 28, 2012
When Wilfred comes to the conclusion Ryan is the only beneficiary of their friendship, he denies Ryan any further help.
Dignity
Jul 05, 2012
Ryan has to deal with new problems when Wilfred becomes popular.
Guilt
Jul 12, 2012
Ryan is forced to intervene when Wilfred becomes embattled with an unlikely foe.
Now
Jul 19, 2012
Unexpected problems arise for Ryan and Wilfred after a traumatic experience.
Control
Jul 26, 2012
Wilfred muddles Ryan's plan to introduce Amanda to Jenna.
Avoidance
Aug 02, 2012
A hairy situation puts Wilfred and Ryan's friendship in jeopardy.
Truth
Aug 09, 2012
Wilfred's nemesis returns with an offer that rocks Ryan's world.
Service
Aug 16, 2012
A spontaneous road trip proves disastrous for Wilfred and Ryan.
Honesty
Aug 23, 2012
Ryan and Wilfred make an extraordinary effort to boost Jenna's career.
Questions
Aug 30, 2012
Ryan attempts to discover the truth about Wilfred through self-examination.
Resentment
Sep 13, 2012
Wilfred derails Jenna and Drew's wedding because of Ryan's jealousy.
Secrets
Sep 20, 2012
In the second-season finale, existential questions are posed to Wilfred and Ryan.
Season 3
The third season of Wilfred, premiered on FX on June 20, 2013. The third season consisted of 13 episodes. The series is based on the original Australian series, Wilfred, and stars Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, Fiona Gubelmann and Dorian Brown. David Zuckerman, stepped down as show runner, and Reed Agnew and Eli Jorné were upped to executive producers and showrunners.
Uncertainty
Jun 20, 2013
Ryan and Wilfred search for Wilfred’s original owner.
Comfort
Jun 20, 2013
Ryan befriends Wilfred’s enemy—the mailman.
Suspicion
Jun 27, 2013
Ryan distrusts his sister's new love interest.
Sincerity
Jun 27, 2013
Ryan takes Wilfred to a dog training class in the hopes of winning over a girl.
Shame
Jul 11, 2013
Ryan finds a roommate with Wilfred's help.
Delusion
Jul 18, 2013
Wilfred forces Ryan to collaborate on a birthday gift for Jenna.
Intuition
Jul 25, 2013
Wilfred leads Ryan on a crime-fighting caper.
Perspective
Aug 01, 2013
Ryan tries progressive psychotherapy to better understand a past trauma.
Confrontation
Aug 08, 2013
Wilfred crashes Christmas and pits Ryan against his family.
Distance
Aug 15, 2013
A struggle emerges between Ryan, Wilfred and an old friend.
Stagnation
Aug 22, 2013
Wilfred pursues a forbidden love.
Heroism
Aug 29, 2013
Ryan is put in danger as Wilfred pursues the path to valor.
Regrets
Sep 05, 2013
Season 3 ends with Jenna forbidding Ryan from seeing Wilfred when he needs him most.
Season 4
The final season of Wilfred.
Amends
Jun 25, 2014
When Ryan's reality is upended, he gets a second chance to make things right.
Consequences
Jun 25, 2014
Disaster strikes when Ryan and Wilfred get an unwanted guest on their camping trip.
Loyalty
Jul 02, 2014
Ryan and Wilfred take sides in Kristen's custody battle.
Answers
Jul 09, 2014
Ryan subjects Wilfred to a scientific study with unsettling results.
Forward
Jul 16, 2014
Ryan and Wilfred have drastically different accounts of the same disturbing incident.
Patterns
Jul 23, 2014
While trying to uncover who his father was paying off, Ryan runs into Bruce, only to be a pawn in his next game.
Responsibility
Jul 30, 2014
Ryan helps his mother adjust to her new life as Wilfred deals with a new nemesis.
Courage
Aug 06, 2014
Wilfred convinces Ryan to withhold sensitive information from Jenna.
Resistance
Aug 13, 2014
Ryan fears a future without Wilfred, as his battle with cancer becomes more severe. Drew returns from Wisconsin.
Happiness
Aug 13, 2014
Ryan finally learns his truths about Wilfred and his life.
Series Info
Status
Ended
Seasons
4
Episodes
49
Language
en
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