Season 1 of Wilfred (U.S. TV Series) began airing on June 23, 2011. It consisted of 13 episodes, and ended on September 8, 2011.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Elijah Wood as Ryan Newman (13/13 episodes)
- Jason Gann as Wilfred (13/13 episodes)
- Fiona Gubelmann as Jenna (10/13 episodes)
- Dorian Brown as Kristen Newman (7/13 episodes)
Special Guest Cast[]
- Ethan Suplee as Spencer (2/13 episodes)
- Ed Helms as Darryl ("Acceptance")
- Jane Kaczmarek as Beth ("Pride")
- Mary Steenburgen as Catherine Newman ("Compassion")
- Dwight Yoakam as Bruce ("Doubt")
Recurring Cast[]
- Gerry Bednob as Mr. Patel (5/14 episodes)
- Chris Klein as Drew (4/13 episodes)
- J. P. Manoux as Leo (3/13 episodes)
- Rodney To as Dr. Bangachon (3/13 episodes)
Guest Stars[]
- Charles Esten as Nick (2/13 episodes)
- Ellia English as Ruby (2/13 episodes)
- Damon Herriman as Jesse ("Fear")
- Rashida Jones as Lisa ("Respect")
- Nestor Carbonell as Arturo Ramos ("Anger")
- Rhea Perlman as Mittens ("Compassion")
- John Michael Higgins as Dr. Cahill ("Compassion")
- Peter Stormare as Trashface ("Isolation")
- George Coe as Gene ("Isolation")
- Katy Mixon as Angelique ("Doubt")
- Ray Wise as Colt St. Cloud ("Identity")
- Keegan-Michael Key as Dick Barbian ("Identity")
Uncredited[]
- Eric Stoltz as Doug ("Isolation")
Episodes (2011)[]
Image | Title | Writer | Director | Airdate | Episode |
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Happiness | David Zuckerman | Randal Einhorn | 06/23/11 | 1.01 | |
After a failed suicide attempt, Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog, Wilfred. | |||||
Trust | David Zuckerman | Randal Einhorn | 6/30/11 | 1.02 | |
Ryan betrays Wilfred’s trust to gain favor with Jenna, but his deception yields an unexpected secret about her. | |||||
Fear | Eric Weinberg | Randal Einhorn | 7/7/11 | 1.03 | |
Ryan finally learns why Wilfred planted his wallet at the scene of the crime when Spencer comes around seeking vengeance. | |||||
Acceptance | Jason Gann | Randal Einhorn | 7/14/11 | 1.04 | |
Ryan's efforts to reconcile with his sister cause Wilfred to have a shocking experience at doggy day care. | |||||
Respect | Michael Glouberman | Randal Einhorn | 7/21/11 | 1.05 | |
Ryan and Wilfred volunteer at a hospice and discover Wilfred may have a remarkable secret talent. | |||||
Conscience | David Baldy | Randal Einhorn | 7/28/11 | 1.06 | |
Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend. | |||||
Pride | Jason Gann | Randal Einhorn | 8/4/11 | 1.07 | |
Wilfred's pursuit of a new love interest forces Ryan to swallow his pride...among other things. | |||||
Anger | Sivert Glarum & Michael Jamin | Victor Neil Jr. | 8/11/11 | 1.08 | |
When Wilfred learns that Ryan feels responsible for the death of his beloved childhood dog, he goes to otherworldly lengths to help Ryan learn the truth. | |||||
Compassion | Patricia Breen | Victor Neil Jr. | 8/18/11 | 1.09 | |
Ryan and Wilfred visit Ryan's mother, who turns out to be a major cannabis smoker, in a clinic. It is also revealed that Ryan's mother can communicate with her cat Mittens in the same way that Wilfred and Ryan communicate. | |||||
Isolation | Steve Baldikoski & Bryan Behar | Victor Neil Jr. | 8/18/11 | 1.10 | |
Wilfred uses Ryan's unhealthy habit of isolating as a means to rid himself of a neighborhood pest. | |||||
Doubt | Reed Agnew & Eli Jorné | Randal Einhorn | 8/25/11 | 1.11 | |
Ryan begins to suspect that his friendship with Wilfred may be self-destructive. | |||||
Sacrifice | Sivert Glarum & Michael Jamin | Randal Einhorn | 9/1/11 | 1.12 | |
Wilfred urges Ryan to sacrifice his newfound happiness for a greater good. | |||||
Identity | David Zuckerman | Randal Einhorn | 9/8/11 | 1.13 | |
Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice, creating an existential crisis for both of them. |