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Happy Face•Season 1•Episode 1

The Confession

7.8/10 · 6 votesMar 20, 202558 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg

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

Directed byMichael Showalter

Next episodeE2 · Killing Shame

Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes8

The Confession

Killing Shame

Was It Worth It?

Controlled Burn

Don't Dream

Lorelai

My Jesperson Girls

The Star

Cast6

Annaleigh Ashford

Melissa Reed

Dennis Quaid

Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'

James Wolk

Ben Reed

Tamera Tomakili

Ivy Campbell

Khiyla Aynne

Hazel Reed

Benjamin Mackey

Max Reed

Crew1

Michael Showalter

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Confession" is episode 1 of Happy Face season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 6 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Michael Showalter, it aired on March 20, 2025.

Next: E2 · Killing Shame Best of Season 1