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Everyone else sees Wilfred as a dog, but Ryan sees a crude, surly, irrepressibly brave and honest man in a dog suit.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
CompassionRyan's resentment of his eccentric mother is exacerbated when Wilfred starts treating her like the mum he never had. - 02
PrideWilfred's pursuit of a new love interest forces Ryan to swallow his pride - among other things. - 03
SacrificeJust as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
HappinessJune 23, 2011After a failed suicide attempt, Ryan notices that he sees the neighbor's dog as a person dressed dog costume. - S01E02
TrustJune 30, 2011Wilfred comes into Ryan's yard, so the two go to the beach, as Wilfred has always wanted to swim in the ocean. After Ryan lets him, the two - S01E03
FearJuly 7, 2011Ryan gets his wallet back (that's the good news) when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbor Spencer (Ethan Suplee) shows up. The bad news: - S01E04
AcceptanceJuly 14, 2011Ryan feels obligated to repay his sister's help, however inappropriate, and therefore must shortly hand Wilfred into Darryl's daycare. The d - S01E05
RespectJuly 21, 2011Ryan and Wilfred volunteer at a hospice and discover Wilfred may have a remarkable secret talent. - S01E06
ConscienceJuly 28, 2011Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna's boyfriend. - S01E07
PrideAugust 4, 2011Wilfred's pursuit of a new love interest forces Ryan to swallow his pride - among other things. - S01E08
AngerAugust 11, 2011Ryan has a guilt complex over the death of his childhood dog, and Wilfred, upon learning of it, goes to otherworldly lengths to help Ryan di - S01E09
Season's bestCompassionAugust 18, 2011Ryan's resentment of his eccentric mother is exacerbated when Wilfred starts treating her like the mum he never had. - S01E10
IsolationAugust 18, 2011Wilfred uses Ryan's unhealthy habit of isolating as a means to rid himself of a neighborhood pest. - S01E11
DoubtAugust 25, 2011Ryan begins to suspect that his friendship with Wilfred may be self-destructive. - S01E12
SacrificeSeptember 1, 2011Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose. - S01E13
IdentitySeptember 8, 2011Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice, creating an existential crisis for both of them.
Season02
- S02E01
ProgressJune 21, 2012Ryan learns that life is much more challenging without Wilfred around. - S02E02
Letting GoJune 28, 2012Wilfred is tired of Ryan only thinking of himself, and wants their 'bromance' to go both ways. So in exchange for Wilfred helping him to bre - S02E03
DignityJuly 5, 2012Ryan has to deal with new problems when Wilfred becomes popular. - S02E04
GuiltJuly 12, 2012Ryan is forced to intervene when Wilfred becomes embattled with an unlikely foe. - S02E05
NowJuly 19, 2012A traumatic experience creates unexpected consequences for Ryan and Wilfred. - S02E06
ControlJuly 26, 2012Ryan's plans to introduce Amanda to Jenna are complicated by Wilfred. - S02E07
AvoidanceAugust 2, 2012Wilfred and Ryan's friendship is threatened during a sticky encounter. - S02E08
TruthAugust 9, 2012Wilfred's nemesis returns with an offer that rocks Ryan's world. - S02E09
ServiceAugust 16, 2012An impromptu road trip leaves Wilfred, Ryan, and his family in peril. - S02E10
HonestyAugust 23, 2012Ryan and Wilfred go to extraordinary lengths to help Jenna's career. - S02E11
QuestionsAugust 30, 2012Ryan attempts to discover the truth about Wilfred through self-examination. - S02E12
Season's bestResentmentSeptember 13, 2012Ryan's jealousy causes Wilfred to derail Jenna and Drew's wedding. - S02E13
SecretsSeptember 20, 2012Wilfred and Ryan are confronted by shocking existential questions about life and love.
Season03
- S03E01
UncertaintyJune 20, 2013Ryan and Wilfred search for Wilfred's original owner. - S03E02
ComfortJune 20, 2013Ryan befriends Wilfred's enemy—the mailman. - S03E03
SuspicionJune 27, 2013Ryan distrusts his sister's new love interest. - S03E04
SincerityJune 27, 2013Ryan takes Wilfred to a dog training class in the hopes of winning over a girl. - S03E05
ShameJuly 11, 2013Ryan finds a roommate with Wilfred's help. - S03E06
DelusionJuly 18, 2013Wilfred forces Ryan to collaborate on a birthday gift for Jenna. - S03E07
IntuitionJuly 25, 2013Wilfred leads Ryan on a crime-fighting caper. - S03E08
Season's bestPerspectiveAugust 1, 2013Ryan tries progressive psychotherapy to better understand a past trauma. - S03E09
ConfrontationAugust 8, 2013Wilfred crashes Christmas and pits Ryan against his family. - S03E10
DistanceAugust 15, 2013A struggle emerges between Ryan, Wilfred and an old friend. - S03E11
StagnationAugust 22, 2013Wilfred pursues a forbidden love. - S03E12
HeroismAugust 29, 2013Ryan is put in danger as Wilfred pursues the path to valor. - S03E13
RegretsSeptember 5, 2013Jenna forbids Ryan from seeing Wilfred when he needs him most.
Season04
- S04E01
AmendsJune 25, 2014When Ryan's reality is upended, he gets a second chance to make things right. - S04E02
ConsequencesJune 25, 2014Disaster strikes when Ryan and Wilfred get an unwanted guest on their camping trip. - S04E03
LoyaltyJuly 2, 2014Ryan and Wilfred take sides in Kristen's custody battle. - S04E04
AnswersJuly 9, 2014Ryan subjects Wilfred to a scientific study with unsettling results. - S04E05
ForwardJuly 16, 2014Ryan and Wilfred have drastically different accounts of the same disturbing incident. - S04E06
PatternsJuly 23, 2014Ryan finds he has been sucked into the endgame. - S04E07
ResponsibilityJuly 30, 2014Ryan attempts to help his mother adapt to her new life whilst Wilfred confronts a new enemy. - S04E08
Season's bestCourageAugust 6, 2014Wilfred attempts to convince Ryan to not tell Jenna some sensitive information. - S04E09
ResistanceAugust 13, 2014Ryan sees his hopes fading as he has to deal with some difficult challenges. - S04E10
HappinessAugust 13, 2014Ryan finally learns the truth about Wilfred.
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