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.
Wilfred (Season 1)
Happiness 8.8
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 8.6
Air date: 2011-06-30
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Wilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.
Fear 7.9
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 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 8.7
Air date: 2011-07-21
Runtime: 21 min
Overview: Wilfred reveals an extraordinary ability when Ryan takes him to a hospice to volunteer.
Conscience 8.4
Air date: 2011-07-28
Runtime: 21 min
Overview: Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend.
Pride 8.4
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 8.7
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 8.7
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 8.2
Air date: 2011-08-18
Runtime: 21 min
Overview: Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.
Doubt 8.2
Air date: 2011-08-25
Runtime: 21 min
Overview: Ryan meets someone who questions Ryan's friendship to Wilfred.
Sacrifice 8.2
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 9.0
Air date: 2011-09-08
Runtime: 21 min
Overview: A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.
Seasons
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