7.5·2011·4 Seasons
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.
Episodes
1. Happiness
23mRyan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog after a failed suicide attempt.
2. Trust
22mWilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.
3. Fear
21mRyan 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.
4. Acceptance
21mRyan tries to reconcile with his sister, and Wilfred is in for a shock at doggy day care as a result.
5. Respect
21mWilfred reveals an extraordinary ability when Ryan takes him to a hospice to volunteer.
6. Conscience
21mWilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend.
7. Pride
22mRyan must swallow his pride when Wilfred pursues a new love interest., and Ryan meets a new romantic interest himself
8. Anger
21mRyan 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.
9. Compassion
21mRyan's resentment of his mother even grows when she moves in and becomes friends with Wilfred.
10. Isolation
21mWilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.
11. Doubt
21mRyan meets someone who questions Ryan's friendship to Wilfred.
12. Sacrifice
21mJust as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.
13. Identity
21mA crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.
Cast
Elijah Wood
Ryan Newman
Jason Gann
Wilfred
Fiona Gubelmann
Jenna Mueller
Dorian Brown Pham
Kristen Newman
