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The Worst Episodes of Happy Face

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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 Worst Episode
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    Happy Face Season 1 Episode 5 - Don't Dream
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    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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  2. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 8 - The Star
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 3 - Was It Worth It?
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    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(5 votes)

    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 6 - Lorelai
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    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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  6. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 2 - Killing Shame
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    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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  7. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 7 - My Jesperson Girls
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    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 1 - The Confession
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Don't Dream" is the worst rated episode of "Happy Face". It scored 5.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/10/2025. This episode scored 1.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Star".