Wilfred
Season 1
2011 • 13 Episodes
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.
Episodes
1. Happiness
June 23, 2011
Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog after a failed suicide attempt.
2. Trust
June 30, 2011
Wilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.
3. Fear
July 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.
4. Acceptance
July 14, 2011
Ryan tries to reconcile with his sister, and Wilfred is in for a shock at doggy day care as a result.
5. Respect
July 21, 2011
Wilfred reveals an extraordinary ability when Ryan takes him to a hospice to volunteer.
6. Conscience
July 28, 2011
Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend.
7. Pride
August 4, 2011
Ryan must swallow his pride when Wilfred pursues a new love interest., and Ryan meets a new romantic interest himself
8. Anger
August 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.
9. Compassion
August 18, 2011
Ryan's resentment of his mother even grows when she moves in and becomes friends with Wilfred.
10. Isolation
August 18, 2011
Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.
11. Doubt
August 25, 2011
Ryan meets someone who questions Ryan's friendship to Wilfred.
12. Sacrifice
September 1, 2011
Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.
13. Identity
September 8, 2011
A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.