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Wilfred

Thu, Jun 23, 2011
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

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  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    as Ryan Newman
  • Jason Gann
    Jason Gann
    as Wilfred
  • Fiona Gubelmann
    Fiona Gubelmann
    as Jenna Mueller
  • Dorian Brown Pham
    Dorian Brown Pham
    as Kristen Newman
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Episodes

4 seasons · 49 episodes

Ended · 49 aired
Season 1
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Happiness
    Aired · Fri, Jun 24, 2011 · 30m

    After a failed suicide attempt, Ryan notices that he sees the neighbor's dog as a person dressed dog costume.

  • E2
    Trust
    Aired · Fri, Jul 1, 2011 · 30m

    Wilfred comes into Ryan's yard, so the two go to the beach, as Wilfred has always wanted to swim in the ocean. After Ryan lets him, the two bond more, and spend the day hanging out. When Ryan drops Wilfred off, Jenna asks Ryan to trick Wilfred into going to the dentist to get his teeth cleaned. Ryan reluctantly accepts, and tricks Wilfred by telling him they're going to the movies, and Wilfred is mad at Ryan. While under anesthesia, Wilfred reveals a horrifying secret about Jenna.

  • E3
    Fear
    Aired · Fri, Jul 8, 2011 · 30m

    Ryan gets his wallet back (that's the good news) when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbor Spencer (Ethan Suplee) shows up. The bad news: Spencer's looking for answers about who broke into his house. He's also looking for blood.

  • E4
    Acceptance
    Aired · Fri, Jul 15, 2011 · 30m

    Ryan feels obligated to repay his sister's help, however inappropriate, and therefore must shortly hand Wilfred into Darryl's daycare. The dog feels neglected and behaves strangely depressed.

  • E5
    Respect
    Aired · Fri, Jul 22, 2011 · 30m

    Ryan and Wilfred volunteer at a hospice and discover Wilfred may have a remarkable secret talent.

  • E6
    Conscience
    Aired · Fri, Jul 29, 2011 · 30m

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

  • E7
    Pride
    Aired · Fri, Aug 5, 2011 · 30m

    Wilfred's pursuit of a new love interest forces Ryan to swallow his pride - among other things.

  • E8
    Anger
    Aired · Fri, Aug 12, 2011 · 30m

    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.

  • E9
    Compassion
    Aired · Fri, Aug 19, 2011 · 30m

    Ryan's resentment of his eccentric mother is exacerbated when Wilfred starts treating her like the mum he never had.

  • E10
    Isolation
    Aired · Fri, Aug 19, 2011 · 30m

    Wilfred uses Ryan's unhealthy habit of isolating as a means to rid himself of a neighborhood pest.

  • E11
    Doubt
    Aired · Fri, Aug 26, 2011 · 30m

    Ryan begins to suspect that his friendship with Wilfred may be self-destructive.

  • E12
    Sacrifice
    Aired · Fri, Sep 2, 2011 · 30m

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

  • E13
    Identity
    Aired · Fri, Sep 9, 2011 · 30m

    Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice, creating an existential crisis for both of them.

Season 2
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Progress
    Aired · Fri, Jun 22, 2012 · 30m

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

  • E2
    Letting Go
    Aired · Fri, Jun 29, 2012 · 30m

    Wilfred is tired of Ryan only thinking of himself, and wants their 'bromance' to go both ways. So in exchange for Wilfred helping him to break up Jenna and Drew, Ryan signs them up for an agility contest.

  • E3
    Dignity
    Aired · Fri, Jul 6, 2012 · 30m

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

  • E4
    Guilt
    Aired · Fri, Jul 13, 2012 · 30m

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

  • E5
    Now
    Aired · Fri, Jul 20, 2012 · 30m

    A traumatic experience creates unexpected consequences for Ryan and Wilfred.

  • E6
    Control
    Aired · Fri, Jul 27, 2012 · 30m

    Ryan's plans to introduce Amanda to Jenna are complicated by Wilfred.

  • E7
    Avoidance
    Aired · Fri, Aug 3, 2012 · 30m

    Wilfred and Ryan's friendship is threatened during a sticky encounter.

  • E8
    Truth
    Aired · Fri, Aug 10, 2012 · 30m

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

  • E9
    Service
    Aired · Fri, Aug 17, 2012 · 30m

    An impromptu road trip leaves Wilfred, Ryan, and his family in peril.

  • E10
    Honesty
    Aired · Fri, Aug 24, 2012 · 30m

    Ryan and Wilfred go to extraordinary lengths to help Jenna's career.

  • E11
    Questions
    Aired · Fri, Aug 31, 2012 · 30m

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

  • E12
    Resentment
    Aired · Fri, Sep 14, 2012 · 30m

    Ryan's jealousy causes Wilfred to derail Jenna and Drew's wedding.

  • E13
    Secrets
    Aired · Fri, Sep 21, 2012 · 30m

    Wilfred and Ryan are confronted by shocking existential questions about life and love.

Season 3
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Uncertainty
    Aired · Fri, Jun 21, 2013 · 30m

    Ryan and Wilfred search for Wilfred's original owner.

  • E2
    Comfort
    Aired · Fri, Jun 21, 2013 · 30m

    Ryan befriends Wilfred's enemy—the mailman.

  • E3
    Suspicion
    Aired · Fri, Jun 28, 2013 · 30m

    Ryan distrusts his sister's new love interest.

  • E4
    Sincerity
    Aired · Fri, Jun 28, 2013 · 30m

    Ryan takes Wilfred to a dog training class in the hopes of winning over a girl.

  • E5
    Shame
    Aired · Fri, Jul 12, 2013 · 30m

    Ryan finds a roommate with Wilfred's help.

  • E6
    Delusion
    Aired · Fri, Jul 19, 2013 · 30m

    Wilfred forces Ryan to collaborate on a birthday gift for Jenna.

  • E7
    Intuition
    Aired · Fri, Jul 26, 2013 · 30m

    Wilfred leads Ryan on a crime-fighting caper.

  • E8
    Perspective
    Aired · Fri, Aug 2, 2013 · 30m

    Ryan tries progressive psychotherapy to better understand a past trauma.

  • E9
    Confrontation
    Aired · Fri, Aug 9, 2013 · 30m

    Wilfred crashes Christmas and pits Ryan against his family.

  • E10
    Distance
    Aired · Fri, Aug 16, 2013 · 30m

    A struggle emerges between Ryan, Wilfred and an old friend.

  • E11
    Stagnation
    Aired · Fri, Aug 23, 2013 · 30m

    Wilfred pursues a forbidden love.

  • E12
    Heroism
    Aired · Fri, Aug 30, 2013 · 30m

    Ryan is put in danger as Wilfred pursues the path to valor.

  • E13
    Regrets
    Aired · Fri, Sep 6, 2013 · 30m

    Jenna forbids Ryan from seeing Wilfred when he needs him most.

Season 4
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Amends
    Aired · Thu, Jun 26, 2014 · 30m

    When Ryan's reality is upended, he gets a second chance to make things right.

  • E2
    Consequences
    Aired · Thu, Jun 26, 2014 · 30m

    Disaster strikes when Ryan and Wilfred get an unwanted guest on their camping trip.

  • E3
    Loyalty
    Aired · Thu, Jul 3, 2014 · 30m

    Ryan and Wilfred take sides in Kristen's custody battle.

  • E4
    Answers
    Aired · Thu, Jul 10, 2014 · 30m

    Ryan subjects Wilfred to a scientific study with unsettling results.

  • E5
    Forward
    Aired · Thu, Jul 17, 2014 · 30m

    Ryan and Wilfred have drastically different accounts of the same disturbing incident.

  • E6
    Patterns
    Aired · Thu, Jul 24, 2014 · 30m

    Ryan finds he has been sucked into the endgame.

  • E7
    Responsibility
    Aired · Thu, Jul 31, 2014 · 30m

    Ryan attempts to help his mother adapt to her new life whilst Wilfred confronts a new enemy.

  • E8
    Courage
    Aired · Thu, Aug 7, 2014 · 30m

    Wilfred attempts to convince Ryan to not tell Jenna some sensitive information.

  • E9
    Resistance
    Aired · Thu, Aug 14, 2014 · 30m

    Ryan sees his hopes fading as he has to deal with some difficult challenges.

  • E10
    Happiness
    Aired · Thu, Aug 14, 2014 · 30m

    Ryan finally learns the truth about Wilfred.