The essential episodes of Wilfred
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Wilfred — each pick states its reason.
- 01
After a failed suicide attempt, Ryan notices that he sees the neighbor's dog as a person dressed dog costume.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
Ryan and Wilfred volunteer at a hospice and discover Wilfred may have a remarkable secret talent.
- 05
Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna's boyfriend.
- 06
Wilfred's pursuit of a new love interest forces Ryan to swallow his pride - among other things.
- 07
Ryan's resentment of his eccentric mother is exacerbated when Wilfred starts treating her like the mum he never had.
- 08
Wilfred uses Ryan's unhealthy habit of isolating as a means to rid himself of a neighborhood pest.
- 09
Ryan begins to suspect that his friendship with Wilfred may be self-destructive.
- 10
Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.
- 11
Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice, creating an existential crisis for both of them.
- 12
Ryan's jealousy causes Wilfred to derail Jenna and Drew's wedding.
- 13
Ryan tries progressive psychotherapy to better understand a past trauma.
- 14
Wilfred attempts to convince Ryan to not tell Jenna some sensitive information.
- 15
Ryan finally learns the truth about Wilfred.
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