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Wilfred
2011 - 2014 7.6 (415 votes) 4 Seasons
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Genres
Comedy Drama Mystery
Networks
FX
FXX
Created By
Jason Gann
Adam Zwar

Wilfred

Overview

Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood

Ryan Newman

Jason Gann
Jason Gann

Wilfred

Fiona Gubelmann
Fiona Gubelmann

Jenna Mueller

Dorian Brown Pham
Dorian Brown Pham

Kristen Newman

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2011)

The first season of Wilfred, premiered on FX on June 23, 2011. The season contains 13 episodes and concluded airing on September 8, 2011. The series is based on the original Australian series, Wilfred, and stars Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, Fiona Gubelmann and Dorian Brown.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Happiness
2011-06-23

Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog after a failed suicide attempt.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 2: Trust
2011-06-30

Wilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: Fear
2011-07-07

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.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 4: Acceptance
2011-07-14

Ryan tries to reconcile with his sister, and Wilfred is in for a shock at doggy day care as a result.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 5: Respect
2011-07-21

Wilfred reveals an extraordinary ability when Ryan takes him to a hospice to volunteer.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 6: Conscience
2011-07-28

Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 7: Pride
2011-08-04

Ryan must swallow his pride when Wilfred pursues a new love interest., and Ryan meets a new romantic interest himself

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Anger
2011-08-11

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.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 9: Compassion
2011-08-18

Ryan's resentment of his mother even grows when she moves in and becomes friends with Wilfred.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 10: Isolation
2011-08-18

Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 11: Doubt
2011-08-25

Ryan meets someone who questions Ryan's friendship to Wilfred.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 12: Sacrifice
2011-09-01

Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 13: Identity
2011-09-08

A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.

Runtime: 21 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2012)

The second season of Wilfred, premiered on FX on June 21, 2012. The season consisted of 13 episodes. The series is based on the original Australian series, Wilfred, and stars Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, Fiona Gubelmann and Dorian Brown.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Progress
2012-06-21

Ryan learns that life is much more challenging without Wilfred around.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 2: Letting Go
2012-06-28

When Wilfred comes to the conclusion Ryan is the only beneficiary of their friendship, he denies Ryan any further help.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 3: Dignity
2012-07-05

Ryan has to deal with new problems when Wilfred becomes popular.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 4: Guilt
2012-07-12

Ryan is forced to intervene when Wilfred becomes embattled with an unlikely foe.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 5: Now
2012-07-19

Unexpected problems arise for Ryan and Wilfred after a traumatic experience.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 6: Control
2012-07-26

Wilfred muddles Ryan's plan to introduce Amanda to Jenna.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 7: Avoidance
2012-08-02

A hairy situation puts Wilfred and Ryan's friendship in jeopardy.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 8: Truth
2012-08-09

Wilfred's nemesis returns with an offer that rocks Ryan's world.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 9: Service
2012-08-16

A spontaneous road trip proves disastrous for Wilfred and Ryan.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 10: Honesty
2012-08-23

Ryan and Wilfred make an extraordinary effort to boost Jenna's career.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 11: Questions
2012-08-30

Ryan attempts to discover the truth about Wilfred through self-examination.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 12: Resentment
2012-09-13

Wilfred derails Jenna and Drew's wedding because of Ryan's jealousy.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 13: Secrets
2012-09-20

In the second-season finale, existential questions are posed to Wilfred and Ryan.

Runtime: 21 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2013)

The third season of Wilfred, premiered on FX on June 20, 2013. The third season consisted of 13 episodes. The series is based on the original Australian series, Wilfred, and stars Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, Fiona Gubelmann and Dorian Brown. David Zuckerman, stepped down as show runner, and Reed Agnew and Eli Jorné were upped to executive producers and showrunners.

13 episodes

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