Happy Endings: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: April 13, 2011

Starring: Casey Wilson, Elisha Cuthbert, Damon Wayans Jr.

Summary: A group of friends try to stay friends after two of the group split up during the wedding ceremony.

Creator: David Caspe

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Why Can't You Read Me?
Air Date: August 24, 2011
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S1:E12. The Shershow Redemption
Air Date: May 25, 2011
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S1:E11. Barefoot Pedaler
Air Date: May 18, 2011

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Apr 12, 2011

Happy Endings quickly gets its game in gear and emerges as ABC's best new sitcom since Better Off Ted unfortunately failed to find an audience. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Apr 13, 2011

Happy Endings, which sounds like the special at a cheap massage parlor, is so funny I heard a noise I haven't heard in a very long time while watching a sitcom: the sound of me yelping so loudly it could frighten dogs. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Apr 14, 2011

At least Endings has something fresh at it's core....Even better, the well-cast ensemble includes Casey Wilson. [25 Apr 2011, p.44]

Ginia Bellafante

Apr 12, 2011

Happy Endings is both a retro version of "Friends" and a more superficially progressive one. Read full review

Brent McKnight

Apr 13, 2011

As of one episode, it's decently entertaining, though its sharp writing suggests potential. It's earned my interest for at least a couple of more episodes. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Apr 13, 2011

Happy Endings isn't unpleasant, certainly, but might face the same dilemma as its characters: An inability to make--or at least keep--enough new friends. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Apr 12, 2011

It's all too frantic, too full of obnoxious people contorting themselves into stupid lies in the service of jokes that never quite land. Read full review

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neverreview

Dec 1, 2011

This is the funniest sitcom on the air in a long time! Season 1's content is very quick and smart....you can watch the episode over and over and find new funny parts. Season 2 is slower, unfortunately, however the characters remain funny. Definitely worth watching!

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diamonds

Jan 6, 2014

I cannot believe they cancelled this show. I really hope some station will pick it up again sooner or later it's happened to other TV shows too. HAPPY ENDINGS deserves to be brought back to life!

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rmc124

May 25, 2011

I think this show is the funniest comedy out there right now! Right up there with "how I met your mother." Every episode has at least one scene that you find yourself rewinding to, because you were laughing too hard to see the whole thing. Every character has their own unique and comedicI think this show is the funniest comedy out there right now! Right up there with "how I met your mother." Every episode has at least one scene that you find yourself rewinding to, because you were laughing too hard to see the whole thing. Every character has their own unique and comedic flare to bring to the table. I look forward to it every week and haven't been disappointed yet. Please, check it out! You won't regret it!… Expand

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JohnnyZeckel

Sep 23, 2011

Here is a show that was surprisingly good. It is difficult to see why at first but a few episodes in and you'll realize that Happy Endings works better than most sitcoms currently airing. And let's be honest, it is a surprise, because the show is far from being revolutionary; it follows theHere is a show that was surprisingly good. It is difficult to see why at first but a few episodes in and you'll realize that Happy Endings works better than most sitcoms currently airing. And let's be honest, it is a surprise, because the show is far from being revolutionary; it follows the codes of the genre almost like a religion. Until you see how good it can get. Let's hope that, during season 2, Happy Endings stops being a collection of sketches and becomes a real show.… Expand

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drlowdon

Aug 23, 2015

Clearly influenced by shows such as Friends, How I Met Your Mother and even Scrubs there is very little original about Happy Endings in terms of the characters or plots but I must say I quite enjoyed this first season anyway. Its never quite as clever or funny as its influence but theClearly influenced by shows such as Friends, How I Met Your Mother and even Scrubs there is very little original about Happy Endings in terms of the characters or plots but I must say I quite enjoyed this first season anyway. Its never quite as clever or funny as its influence but the characters are all pretty likeable virtually every episode provides at least a few laughs.… Expand

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1tvfanatic

Jun 22, 2011

enjoyed the show ..light fare , a bit thirty something , meets about last night (rob lowe) with current themes slipped in like side dishes at a diner. modern approach to most . The gay character was ..sadly not even close. But loved him just the same. Hugs Adam, you have it going on anyway.enjoyed the show ..light fare , a bit thirty something , meets about last night (rob lowe) with current themes slipped in like side dishes at a diner. modern approach to most . The gay character was ..sadly not even close. But loved him just the same. Hugs Adam, you have it going on anyway.
But his hag (the adorable and zoftdig penny wilson) added enough viggor and zest to overcome adam pally's attempts at gay . eliza coupe was intense..love it.. daman wayans jr incredible,funny, unpredictable..why could'nt he be the gay character he has the range ..the next jim carrey meets Daman Sr (very talented and intense man)
zachary knighton -a delight, gorgeous, funny and you connect with his sense of "what the hell happened back at the alter" . elisha cultbert - wanted to hate her for leaving alex..loved her anyway..she's great and connected well with all the cast. added fun, lively, and a sense of style , not afraid to laugh at herself.
miss this show..cancelled :(… Expand

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JBM

Apr 17, 2011

I had high hopes for this show with the promotion and the success of Modern Family. I was badly disappointed. The characters were uninteresting but trying very hard and with no success to be funny. The show had no central sense of "place" and the relationships of the characters hard toI had high hopes for this show with the promotion and the success of Modern Family. I was badly disappointed. The characters were uninteresting but trying very hard and with no success to be funny. The show had no central sense of "place" and the relationships of the characters hard to figure out. None of the characters were likable. The pilot was muddled with far too many subplots going on all at once. I was at the same time confused and did not care to try to figure it out.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 23, 2012
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2011
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 13, 2011
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  S1:E13. Why Can't You Read Me?
  Air Date: August 24, 2011
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  S1:E12. The Shershow Redemption
  Air Date: May 25, 2011
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  S1:E11. Barefoot Pedaler
  Air Date: May 18, 2011
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  S1:E10. Bo Fight
  Air Date: May 18, 2011
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  S1:E9. You've Got Male
  Air Date: May 11, 2011
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  S1:E8. The Girl with the David Tattoo
  Air Date: May 11, 2011
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  S1:E7. Dave of the Dead
  Air Date: May 4, 2011
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  S1:E6. Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do
  Air Date: May 4, 2011
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  S1:E5. Like Father, Like Gun
  Air Date: April 27, 2011
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  S1:E4. Mein Coming Out
  Air Date: April 20, 2011
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  S1:E3. Your Couples Friends & Neighbor
  Air Date: April 20, 2011
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  S1:E2. The Quicksand Girlfriend
  Air Date: April 13, 2011
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: April 13, 2011