Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.
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Episodes
1. Happiness
Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog after a failed suicide attempt.
2. Trust
Wilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.
3. Fear
Ryan gets his wallet back (that's the good news) when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbor Spencer shows up. The bad news? Spencer's looking for answers about who broke into his house. He's also looking for blood.
4. Acceptance
Ryan tries to reconcile with his sister, and Wilfred is in for a shock at doggy day care as a result.
5. Respect
Wilfred reveals an extraordinary ability when Ryan takes him to a hospice to volunteer.
6. Conscience
Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend.
7. Pride
Ryan must swallow his pride when Wilfred pursues a new love interest., and Ryan meets a new romantic interest himself
8. Anger
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.
9. Compassion
Ryan's resentment of his mother even grows when she moves in and becomes friends with Wilfred.
10. Isolation
Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.
11. Doubt
Ryan meets someone who questions Ryan's friendship to Wilfred.
12. Sacrifice
Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.
13. Identity
A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.
Cast & Crew
Elijah Wood
Ryan Newman
Jason Gann
Wilfred
Fiona Gubelmann
Jenna Mueller
Dorian Brown Pham
Kristen Newman
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