The best episodes of Wilfred
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- 01
Ryan's resentment of his eccentric mother is exacerbated when Wilfred starts treating her like the mum he never had.
- 02
Wilfred's pursuit of a new love interest forces Ryan to swallow his pride - among other things.
- 03
Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.
- 04
Ryan and Wilfred volunteer at a hospice and discover Wilfred may have a remarkable secret talent.
- 05
Wilfred uses Ryan's unhealthy habit of isolating as a means to rid himself of a neighborhood pest.
- 06
Ryan gets his wallet back (that's the good news) when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbor Spencer (Ethan Suplee) shows up. The bad news: Spencer's looking for answers about who broke into his house. He's also looking for blood.
- 07
Ryan begins to suspect that his friendship with Wilfred may be self-destructive.
- 08
Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice, creating an existential crisis for both of them.
- 09
Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna's boyfriend.
- 10
After a failed suicide attempt, Ryan notices that he sees the neighbor's dog as a person dressed dog costume.
- 11
Ryan feels obligated to repay his sister's help, however inappropriate, and therefore must shortly hand Wilfred into Darryl's daycare. The dog feels neglected and behaves strangely depressed.
- 12
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.
- 13
Ryan's jealousy causes Wilfred to derail Jenna and Drew's wedding.
- 14
Wilfred 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 bond more, and spend the day hanging out. When Ryan drops Wilfred off, Jenna asks Ryan to trick Wilfred into going to the dentist to get his teeth cleaned. Ryan reluctantly accepts, and tricks Wilfred by telling him they're going to the movies, and Wilfred is mad at Ryan. While under anesthesia, Wilfred reveals a horrifying secret about Jenna.
- 15
Ryan learns that life is much more challenging without Wilfred around.
- 16
Ryan tries progressive psychotherapy to better understand a past trauma.
- 17
Wilfred attempts to convince Ryan to not tell Jenna some sensitive information.
- 18
Ryan sees his hopes fading as he has to deal with some difficult challenges.
- 19
Ryan finally learns the truth about Wilfred.
- 20
Wilfred is tired of Ryan only thinking of himself, and wants their 'bromance' to go both ways. So in exchange for Wilfred helping him to break up Jenna and Drew, Ryan signs them up for an agility contest.
- 21
Ryan is forced to intervene when Wilfred becomes embattled with an unlikely foe.
- 22
Wilfred's nemesis returns with an offer that rocks Ryan's world.
- 23
Wilfred and Ryan's friendship is threatened during a sticky encounter.
- 24
Ryan and Wilfred take sides in Kristen's custody battle.
- 25
Ryan has to deal with new problems when Wilfred becomes popular.
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