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Wilfred - Episode Guide

Season 1

Happiness

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jun 23, 2011

Happiness

After a failed suicide attempt, Ryan notices that he sees the neighbor's dog as a person dressed dog costume.

Trust

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jun 30, 2011

Trust

Wilfred comes into Ryan's yard, so the two go to the beach, as Wilfred has always wanted to swim in the ocean. After Ryan lets him, the two bond more, and spend the day hanging out. When Ryan drops Wilfred off, Jenna asks Ryan to trick Wilfred into going to the dentist to get his teeth cleaned. Ryan reluctantly accepts, and tricks Wilfred by telling him they're going to the movies, and Wilfred is mad at Ryan. While under anesthesia, Wilfred reveals a horrifying secret about Jenna.

Fear

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jul 7, 2011

Fear

Ryan gets his wallet back (that's the good news) when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbor Spencer (Ethan Suplee) shows up. The bad news: Spencer's looking for answers about who broke into his house. He's also looking for blood.

Acceptance

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jul 14, 2011

Acceptance

Ryan feels obligated to repay his sister's help, however inappropriate, and therefore must shortly hand Wilfred into Darryl's daycare. The dog feels neglected and behaves strangely depressed.

Respect

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jul 21, 2011

Respect

Ryan and Wilfred volunteer at a hospice and discover Wilfred may have a remarkable secret talent.

Conscience

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jul 28, 2011

Conscience

Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna's boyfriend.

Pride

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2011

Pride

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

Anger

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2011

Anger

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

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2011

Compassion

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

Isolation

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2011

Isolation

Wilfred uses Ryan's unhealthy habit of isolating as a means to rid himself of a neighborhood pest.

Doubt

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2011

Doubt

Ryan begins to suspect that his friendship with Wilfred may be self-destructive.

Sacrifice

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2011

Sacrifice

Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.

Identity

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2011

Identity

Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice, creating an existential crisis for both of them.

Season 2

Progress

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jun 21, 2012

Progress

Ryan learns that life is much more challenging without Wilfred around.

Letting Go

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2012

Letting Go

Wilfred is tired of Ryan only thinking of himself, and wants their 'bromance' to go both ways. So in exchange for Wilfred helping him to break up Jenna and Drew, Ryan signs them up for an agility contest.

Dignity

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jul 5, 2012

Dignity

Ryan has to deal with new problems when Wilfred becomes popular.

Guilt

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jul 12, 2012

Guilt

Ryan is forced to intervene when Wilfred becomes embattled with an unlikely foe.

Now

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jul 19, 2012

Now

A traumatic experience creates unexpected consequences for Ryan and Wilfred.

Control

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2012

Control

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

Avoidance

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Aug 2, 2012

Avoidance

Wilfred and Ryan's friendship is threatened during a sticky encounter.

Truth

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Aug 9, 2012

Truth

Wilfred's nemesis returns with an offer that rocks Ryan's world.

Service

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Aug 16, 2012

Service

An impromptu road trip leaves Wilfred, Ryan, and his family in peril.

Honesty

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Aug 23, 2012

Honesty

Ryan and Wilfred go to extraordinary lengths to help Jenna's career.

Questions

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2012

Questions

Ryan attempts to discover the truth about Wilfred through self-examination.

Resentment

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2012

Resentment

Ryan's jealousy causes Wilfred to derail Jenna and Drew's wedding.

Secrets

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2012

Secrets

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

Season 3

Uncertainty

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Jun 20, 2013

Uncertainty

Ryan and Wilfred search for Wilfred's original owner.

Comfort

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Jun 20, 2013

Comfort

Ryan befriends Wilfred's enemy—the mailman.

Suspicion

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Jun 27, 2013

Suspicion

Ryan distrusts his sister's new love interest.

Sincerity

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Jun 27, 2013

Sincerity

Ryan takes Wilfred to a dog training class in the hopes of winning over a girl.

Shame

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Jul 11, 2013

Shame

Ryan finds a roommate with Wilfred's help.

Delusion

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Jul 18, 2013

Delusion

Wilfred forces Ryan to collaborate on a birthday gift for Jenna.

Intuition

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Jul 25, 2013

Intuition

Wilfred leads Ryan on a crime-fighting caper.

Perspective

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Aug 1, 2013

Perspective

Ryan tries progressive psychotherapy to better understand a past trauma.

Confrontation

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Aug 8, 2013

Confrontation

Wilfred crashes Christmas and pits Ryan against his family.

Distance

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Aug 15, 2013

Distance

A struggle emerges between Ryan, Wilfred and an old friend.

Stagnation

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Aug 22, 2013

Stagnation

Wilfred pursues a forbidden love.

Heroism

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Aug 29, 2013

Heroism

Ryan is put in danger as Wilfred pursues the path to valor.

Regrets

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Sep 5, 2013

Regrets

Jenna forbids Ryan from seeing Wilfred when he needs him most.

Season 4

Amends

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2014

Amends

When Ryan's reality is upended, he gets a second chance to make things right.

Consequences

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2014

Consequences

Disaster strikes when Ryan and Wilfred get an unwanted guest on their camping trip.

Loyalty

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Jul 2, 2014

Loyalty

Ryan and Wilfred take sides in Kristen's custody battle.

Answers

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Jul 9, 2014

Answers

Ryan subjects Wilfred to a scientific study with unsettling results.

Forward

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Jul 16, 2014

Forward

Ryan and Wilfred have drastically different accounts of the same disturbing incident.

Patterns

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Jul 23, 2014

Patterns

Ryan finds he has been sucked into the endgame.

Responsibility

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Jul 30, 2014

Responsibility

Ryan attempts to help his mother adapt to her new life whilst Wilfred confronts a new enemy.

Courage

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Aug 6, 2014

Courage

Wilfred attempts to convince Ryan to not tell Jenna some sensitive information.

Resistance

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Aug 13, 2014

Resistance

Ryan sees his hopes fading as he has to deal with some difficult challenges.

Happiness

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Aug 13, 2014

Happiness

Ryan finally learns the truth about Wilfred.

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