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The Best Episodes of Happiness

Every episode of Happiness ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Happiness!

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Danny Spencer is a voice artist who is recently bereaved and having a mid-life crisis. As he continues to voice a kung fu bear he must also deal with his friends, including a high school

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Happiness Season 1 Episode 2 - I'm Doing It for Me
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    S1:E2

    Danny tries to halt the ageing process by spending time at the pub, while his ego takes a dent when Dawn French makes a guest appearance on Dexter's show.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  2. Happiness Season 1 Episode 6 - Forty
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    S1:E6

    With his 40th birthday looming, Danny gives his first-ever interview to the press, but his nerves cause him to drink too much and become somewhat indiscreet.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  3. Happiness Season 1 Episode 1 - Personality Crisis
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    S1:E1

    Danny Spencer is the voiceover actor for a children's TV program character, Dexter, a kung-fu nurse bear. Danny tries to face up to a personal tragedy after the death of his wife. Instead of grief, however, he is ashamed to find himself feeling a sense of freedom.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  4. Happiness Season 1 Episode 4 - Desperate Dan
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E4

    Danny has a dream involving Charlie Higson. Pitying Danny's plight, Bob Geldof sets him up on a blind date.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  5. Happiness Season 1 Episode 3 - Chained to an Idiot
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S1:E3

    Danny cannot escape sex; he's not actually having any, but it's everywhere. Terry & Rachel, meanwhile, visit the hospital for her ultrasound scan.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  6. Happiness Season 1 Episode 5 - Celebration
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S1:E5

    Dexter the Bear gets nominated for a BAFTA, but Danny has a prior engagement.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  7. Happiness Season 2 Episode 1 - A Little Bit of Love
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E1

    Terry and Rachel set Danny up on a date with their friend Neela, while Sid and Charlie wonder if the rest of the gang has abandoned them.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  8. Happiness Season 2 Episode 2 - A Nice Person
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E2

    Danny is feeling guilty after his kiss with ex-girlfriend Rachel and attempts to make the world a better place, while Sid and Charlie become white-van drivers, which calls for the odd burst of sobriety and ends in disaster.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  9. Happiness Season 2 Episode 3 - Real Dancing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E3

    Danny takes Angus out fishing; in return, he gets taught how to hire a call girl. Meanwhile, Terry is feeling guilty and Rachel is loving her dancing lessons.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  10. Happiness Season 2 Episode 4 - Perspective
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E4

    Danny feels that being the voice of kung fu nurse bear Dexter is demeaning, so he attempts to get into serious acting by auditioning for a BBC comedy drama called Wet Feet, Rachel takes drastic action after finding out about Terry's affair with Neela, and Charlie develops an expensive Charlie habit.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  11. Happiness Season 2 Episode 5 - Old Bloke at the Door
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E5

    Danny does some hospital charity work in a bid to land a girl he fancies. Meanwhile, Terry is slumming it with Charlie and Sid's filthy flat but is eager to save his marriage, and Angus is discharged from hospital under strict instructions to change his lifestyle.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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  12. Happiness Season 2 Episode 6 - People Move On
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E6

    Danny joins a karate club in the hope of feeling more manly – but a defeat by a child does little for his self esteem; Angus and Terry are trying to repair their relationships; and Charlie is struggling to come to terms with the fact that Sid has a girlfriend.

    Director:Declan Lowney
    Writer:David Cummings

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Best Episodes Summary

"I'm Doing It for Me" is the best rated episode of "Happiness". It scored 7.6/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Declan Lowney and written by David Cummings, it aired on 3/27/2001. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Forty".