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The Best Episodes of Happy Endings Season 1

Every episode of Happy Endings Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Happy Endings Season 1!

A fresh and funny take on modern friendship and what one urban family will do to stay friends after the perfect couple who brought them all together break up on their wedding day. The failed wedding forces them all to question their life choices. Then there are Alex and Dave themselves, who strike a truce and must learn to live with the changes their breakup has brought.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:ABC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Happy Endings" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.3/10 from 585 user votes. It was directed by Joe Russo, Anthony Russo and written by N/A. "Pilot" aired on 4/13/2011 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Quicksand Girlfriend".

  • Pilot
    7.3/10 585 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2011

    After Alex leaves her fiance, Dave, at the altar, they struggle to maintain relationships with their mutual friends.

    Director: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo

    Writer: N/A

  • The Quicksand Girlfriend
    7.3/10 438 votes

    #2 - The Quicksand Girlfriend

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2011

    Dave's fling begins turning into a relationship he doesn't want; Jane tries to help Alex find a roommate.

    Director: Jeff Melman

    Writer: N/A

  • Your Couples Friends & Neighbors
    7.3/10 376 votes

    #3 - Your Couples Friends & Neighbors

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2011

    Jane thinks she and Brad should befriend a sophisticated couple; Max and Dave notice that things are disappearing from their apartment; Alex starts dating an artist.

    Director: Fred Savage

    Writer: N/A

  • Mein Coming Out
    7.7/10 393 votes

    #4 - Mein Coming Out

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/20/2011

    Max's friends encourage him to tell his parents he is gay; Penny meets her perfect man.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Like Father, Like Gun
    7.4/10 372 votes

    #5 - Like Father, Like Gun

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/27/2011

    When Brad's dad receives good news on some medical tests, his new view on life is difficult for Brad to accept; Penny meets an attractive Italian, but she can only speak to him when she's drunk.

    Director: Tristram Shapeero

    Writer: N/A

  • Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do
    7.5/10 352 votes

    #6 - Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/4/2011

    Brad plays matchmaker to a co-worker; Penny regrets inviting Jane to her martial-arts class; Dave helps Alex with odd jobs, leading his friends to think he wants to get back together with her.

    Director: Troy Miller

    Writer: N/A

  • Dave of the Dead
    7.6/10 349 votes

    #7 - Dave of the Dead

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/4/2011

    Dave shocks everyone by quitting his job and plans to open a restaurant; Jane and Max face off in silly challenges; Penny is exhausted by trying to keep up with her new boyfriend's friends.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: N/A

  • The Girl With the David Tattoo
    7.4/10 326 votes

    #8 - The Girl With the David Tattoo

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/11/2011

    Former couple Dave and Alex regret their couples tattoos; Jane feels Max is missing Mr. Right.

    Director: Jay Chandrasekhar

    Writer: N/A

  • You've Got Male
    7.4/10 322 votes

    #9 - You've Got Male

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/11/2011

    A big chain coffee store becomes Alex's competition; Dave runs into his high school teacher.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: N/A

  • Bo Fight
    7.4/10 342 votes

    #10 - Bo Fight

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/18/2011

    Alex's string of "girls' nights out" doesn't sit well with Penny; Max pushes Dave to get even.

    Director: Joe Russo

    Writer: N/A

  • Barefoot Pedaler
    7.4/10 324 votes

    #11 - Barefoot Pedaler

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/18/2011

    A concert outing goes awry.

    Director: Anthony Russo

    Writer: N/A

  • The Shershow Redemption
    7.7/10 333 votes

    #12 - The Shershow Redemption

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/25/2011

    An old friend gets married, and the bride thinks Alex is a jinx; Penny and Derrick pretend to be engaged.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: N/A

  • Why Can't You Read Me?
    7.4/10 315 votes

    #13 - Why Can't You Read Me?

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 8/24/2011

    Alex and Jane's sibling rivalry heats up; Dave dates an attractive woman (Bre Blair) with an unusual quirk; Penny gets an assistant

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: N/A