7.9/10631 votes#1 - Happiness
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2011
Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog after a failed suicide attempt.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: David Zuckerman
7.6/10459 votes#2 - Trust
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/30/2011
Wilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: David Zuckerman
7.6/10425 votes#3 - Fear
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/7/2011
Ryan gets his wallet back (that's the good news) when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbor Spencer shows up. The bad news? Spencer's looking for answers about who broke into his house. He's also looking for blood.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Eric Weinberg
7.6/10393 votes#4 - Acceptance
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/14/2011
Ryan tries to reconcile with his sister, and Wilfred is in for a shock at doggy day care as a result.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: N/A
7.6/10372 votes#5 - Respect
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/2011
Wilfred reveals an extraordinary ability when Ryan takes him to a hospice to volunteer.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Michael Glouberman
7.8/10342 votes#6 - Conscience
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/28/2011
Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: N/A
7.6/10341 votes#7 - Pride
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/4/2011
Ryan must swallow his pride when Wilfred pursues a new love interest., and Ryan meets a new romantic interest himself
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: N/A
7.7/10339 votes#8 - Anger
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/11/2011
Ryan has a guilt complex over the death of his childhood dog, and Wilfred, upon learning of it, goes to otherworldly lengths to help Ryan discover the truth about how the pooch passed on. Meanwhile, Kristen throws a party for her boss.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Sivert Glarum
7.8/10331 votes#9 - Compassion
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/18/2011
Ryan's resentment of his mother even grows when she moves in and becomes friends with Wilfred.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Patricia Breen
7.7/10330 votes#10 - Isolation
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2011
Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: N/A
7.9/10320 votes#11 - Doubt
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/25/2011
Ryan meets someone who questions Ryan's friendship to Wilfred.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: N/A
7.7/10325 votes#12 - Sacrifice
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/1/2011
Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Sivert Glarum
8.4/10373 votes#13 - Identity
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/8/2011
A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: David Zuckerman
The Best Episodes of Wilfred Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Happiness" is the best rated episode of "Wilfred" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 631 votes. Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by David Zuckerman, it aired on 6/23/2011. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Trust".