Wilfred
Season 1
June 23, 2011
13Episodes
8.5
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
9.0
June 23, 2011
23 min
Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog after a failed suicide attempt.
Guest Stars:
Dorian Brown Pham, Ethan Suplee, Rachel Sterling, Al Sapienza
2. Trust
8.8
June 30, 2011
22 min
Wilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.
Guest Stars:
Chris Klein, Rodney To, Katherine Disque, Matt Kaminsky
3. Fear
7.3
July 7, 2011
21 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Damon Herriman, Duncan Bravo, Ethan Suplee, Gerry Bednob, K.T. Thangavelu
4. Acceptance
8.8
July 14, 2011
21 min
Ryan tries to reconcile with his sister, and Wilfred is in for a shock at doggy day care as a result.
Guest Stars:
Ed Helms, Dorian Brown Pham, Gabrielle Wagner, Nikki Hahn
5. Respect
8.9
July 21, 2011
21 min
Wilfred reveals an extraordinary ability when Ryan takes him to a hospice to volunteer.
Guest Stars:
Rashida Jones, Irene Choi, Richard Denni, Roger V. Burton, Gwen Van Dam
6. Conscience
7.2
July 28, 2011
21 min
Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend.
Guest Stars:
Chris Klein, Tom Virtue
7. Pride
8.7
August 4, 2011
22 min
Ryan must swallow his pride when Wilfred pursues a new love interest., and Ryan meets a new romantic interest himself
Guest Stars:
Dorian Brown Pham, Jane Kaczmarek, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck
8. Anger
8.9
August 11, 2011
21 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Dorian Brown Pham, Jeff Holman, Jared Gilmore, J. P. Manoux, Nestor Carbonell
9. Compassion
8.7
August 18, 2011
21 min
Ryan's resentment of his mother even grows when she moves in and becomes friends with Wilfred.
Guest Stars:
Rhea Perlman, John Michael Higgins, Diane Robin, Gerry Bednob, Mary Steenburgen
10. Isolation
8.5
August 18, 2011
21 min
Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.
Guest Stars:
Peter Stormare, George Coe, Wayne Wilderson, Sally Brooks, Maxim Knight
11. Doubt
8.5
August 25, 2011
21 min
Ryan meets someone who questions Ryan's friendship to Wilfred.
Guest Stars:
Dorian Brown Pham, Dwight Yoakam, Katy Mixon, Jennifer Bolton Lee
12. Sacrifice
8.5
September 1, 2011
21 min
Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.
Guest Stars:
Dorian Brown Pham, Chris Klein, Gabriella Pession, Charles Esten, E.J. Callahan
