Wilfred (Season 1)

Happiness (Episode 1) 9.0

Writer: David Zuckerman

Air date: 2011-06-23

Runtime: 23 min

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

Trust (Episode 2) 8.8

Writer: David Zuckerman

Air date: 2011-06-30

Runtime: 22 min

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

Fear (Episode 3) 8.1

Writer: Eric Weinberg

Air date: 2011-07-07

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: 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.

Acceptance (Episode 4) 8.8

Air date: 2011-07-14

Runtime: 21 min

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

Respect (Episode 5) 8.9

Writer: Michael Glouberman

Air date: 2011-07-21

Runtime: 21 min

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

Conscience (Episode 6) 7.2

Air date: 2011-07-28

Runtime: 21 min

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

Pride (Episode 7) 8.7

Air date: 2011-08-04

Runtime: 22 min

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

Anger (Episode 8) 8.9

Writer: Sivert Glarum

Air date: 2011-08-11

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: 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.

Compassion (Episode 9) 8.7

Writer: Patricia Breen

Air date: 2011-08-18

Runtime: 21 min

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

Isolation (Episode 10) 8.5

Air date: 2011-08-18

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.

Doubt (Episode 11) 8.5

Air date: 2011-08-25

Runtime: 21 min

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

Sacrifice (Episode 12) 8.5

Writer: Sivert Glarum

Air date: 2011-09-01

Runtime: 21 min

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

Identity (Episode 13) 9.1

Writer: David Zuckerman

Air date: 2011-09-08

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.