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The Best Episodes of Happy Face Season 1

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

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The story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Happy Face Season 1 Episode 1 - The Confession
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - The Confession

    S1:E1

    Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 2 - Killing Shame
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Killing Shame

    S1:E2

    Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 3 - Was It Worth It?
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Was It Worth It?

    S1:E3

    Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 4 - Controlled Burn
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Controlled Burn

    S1:E4

    Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.

    Director:Laurel Parmet
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 5 - Don't Dream
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Don't Dream

    S1:E5

    Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 6 - Lorelai
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Lorelai

    S1:E6

    Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather that changes everything. Elijah has his day in court. Ben gets bad news at work and worse news at home; Joyce's secret is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bam Johnson

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  7. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 7 - My Jesperson Girls
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - My Jesperson Girls

    S1:E7

    Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 8 - The Star
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - The Star

    S1:E8

    Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Confession" is the best rated episode of "Happy Face" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Michael Showalter and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/20/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Killing Shame".