Happy Endings: Season 1

2011 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.7

What Season 1 of Happy Endings

The first season of Happy Endings, an American television series, premiered on April 13, 2011 and concluded on August 24 of the same year. ABC officially picked up the show on May 18, 2010, where it premiered on April as a midseason replacement, with a one-hour premiere of two back-to-back episodes starting at 9:30 pm ET/PT. In the weeks that followed, the show continued to air back-to-back episodes that began airing at 10:00 pm ET/PT.

13episodes

Apr 13, 2011premiered

Aug 24, 2011final episode

4.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Apr 13, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 6.4
After Alex leaves her fiance, Dave, at the altar, they struggle to maintain relationships with their mutual friends.
Directing: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo · Starring: Travis Van Winkle, Angelique Cabral, Mikaela Hoover, Ryan Sypek
1x02 The Quicksand Girlfriend
Apr 13, 2011 · 22 min
Dave's fling begins turning into a relationship he doesn't want; Jane tries to help Alex find a roommate.
Directing: Jeff Melman · Starring: Stephen Guarino, Courtney Henggeler, James Kirkland, Cynthia Frost
1x03 Your Couples Friends & Neighbors
Apr 20, 2011 · 22 min
Jane thinks she and Brad should befriend a sophisticated couple; Max and Dave notice that things are disappearing from their apartment; Alex starts dating an artist.
Directing: Fred Savage · Starring: Michael Mosley, Brett Gelman, Danielle Schneider, Jim Hazelton
1x04 Mein Coming Out
Apr 20, 2011 · 22 min
Max's friends encourage him to tell his parents he is gay; Penny meets her perfect man.
Starring: Caroline Aaron, Greg Cromer, Alan Rachins, Nathan Barnatt
1x05 Like Father, Like Gun
Apr 27, 2011 · 22 min
When Brad's dad receives good news on some medical tests, his new view on life is difficult for Brad to accept; Penny meets an attractive Italian, but she can only speak to him when she's drunk.
Directing: Tristram Shapeero · Starring: Paul Scheer, Alex Valente, Damon Wayans, Curtis Gwinn
1x06 Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do
May 4, 2011 · 22 min
Brad plays matchmaker to a co-worker; Penny regrets inviting Jane to her martial-arts class; Dave helps Alex with odd jobs, leading his friends to think he wants to get back together with her.
Directing: Troy Miller · Writing: Rob Kerkovich · Starring: Kevin Christy, Gil Ozeri, Patricia Forte, Nancy Sinclair
1x07 Dave of the Dead
May 4, 2011 · 22 min
Dave shocks everyone by quitting his job and plans to open a restaurant; Jane and Max face off in silly challenges; Penny is exhausted by trying to keep up with her new boyfriend's friends.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Starring: Olivia May, Devin Sidell, John Bobek, Dave Bushnell
1x08 The Girl With the David Tattoo
May 11, 2011 · 22 min
Former couple Dave and Alex regret their couples tattoos; Jane feels Max is missing Mr. Right.
Directing: Jay Chandrasekhar · Starring: B.J. Bales, Michael Daniel Cassady, O-T Fagbenle, Brian Huskey
1x09 You've Got Male
May 11, 2011 · 22 min
A big chain coffee store becomes Alex's competition; Dave runs into his high school teacher.
Directing: Matt Shakman · Starring: Max Greenfield, Seth Morris, Rob Huebel, Donn C. Harper
1x10 Bo Fight
May 18, 2011 · 22 min
Alex's string of "girls' nights out" doesn't sit well with Penny; Max pushes Dave to get even.
Directing: Joe Russo · Starring: Travis Van Winkle, Roz Witt, Nat Faxon, Michael Rady
1x11 Barefoot Pedaler
May 18, 2011 · 22 min
A concert outing goes awry.
Directing: Anthony Russo · Starring: Jon Daly, Nick Thune, Ian Roberts, Greg Magnuson
1x12 The Shershow Redemption
May 25, 2011 · 22 min
An old friend gets married, and the bride thinks Alex is a jinx; Penny and Derrick pretend to be engaged.
Directing: Lee Shallat Chemel · Starring: Stephen Guarino, T.J. Miller, June Diane Raphael, Alex Mauriello
1x13 Why Can't You Read Me? Season Finale
Aug 24, 2011 · 22 min
Alex and Jane's sibling rivalry heats up; Dave dates an attractive woman (Bre Blair) with an unusual quirk; Penny gets an assistant
Directing: Lee Shallat Chemel · Starring: Heather Fox, Bre Blair, Meagen Fay, Gina Rodriguez