7.3/10587 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
7.3/10438 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
7.3/10376 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
- 7.7/10393 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
7.4/10372 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
- 7.5/10352 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
- 7.6/10349 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
- 7.4/10326 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
- 7.4/10322 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
- 7.4/10343 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
- 7.4/10325 votes
#11 - Barefoot Pedaler
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/18/2011
A concert outing goes awry.
Director: Anthony Russo
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/10333 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
- 7.4/10315 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
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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:ABC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Happy Endings" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 587 votes. Directed by Joe Russo, Anthony Russo and written by N/A, it aired on 4/13/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Quicksand Girlfriend".