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Season 1

(2011)

Overview

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.

Cast

Elijah Wood as Ryan Newman
Elijah Wood

as Ryan Newman

Jason Gann as Wilfred
Jason Gann

as Wilfred

Fiona Gubelmann as Jenna Mueller
Fiona Gubelmann

as Jenna Mueller

Episodes

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Happiness 9.0

June 23, 2011

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

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Trust 9.0

June 30, 2011

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

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Fear 7.8

July 7, 2011

Ryan gets his wallet back (that's the good news) when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbor Spencer shows up. The bad …

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Acceptance 9.0

July 14, 2011

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

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Respect 9.0

July 21, 2011

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

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Conscience 8.8

July 28, 2011

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

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Pride 8.8

August 4, 2011

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

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Anger 9.0

August 11, 2011

Ryan has a guilt complex over the death of his childhood dog, and Wilfred, upon learning of it, goes to otherworldly le…

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Compassion 9.0

August 18, 2011

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

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Isolation 8.5

August 18, 2011

Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.

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Doubt 8.5

August 25, 2011

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

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Sacrifice 8.5

September 1, 2011

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

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Identity 9.4

September 8, 2011

A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.