Happy Endings

10 Best Episodes of Happy Endings - Season 1

A fresh and funny take on modern friendship and what one urban family will do to stay friends after the perfect couple who brought them all together break up on their wedding day. The failed wedding forces them all to question their life choices. Then there are Alex and Dave themselves, who strike a truce and must learn to live with the changes their breakup has brought.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 30, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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#13 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

After Alex leaves her fiance, Dave, at the altar, they struggle to maintain relationships with their mutual friends.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 462 votes.

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#12 - The Quicksand Girlfriend (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Dave's fling begins turning into a relationship he doesn't want; Jane tries to help Alex find a roommate.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 411 votes.

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#11 - The Girl With the David Tattoo (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Former couple Dave and Alex regret their couples tattoos; Jane feels Max is missing Mr. Right.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 293 votes.

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#10 - Your Couples Friends & Neighbors (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 374 votes.

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#9 - Mein Coming Out (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Max's friends encourage him to tell his parents he is gay; Penny meets her perfect man.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 345 votes.

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#8 - Why Can't You Read Me? (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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Alex and Jane's sibling rivalry heats up; Dave dates an attractive woman (Bre Blair) with an unusual quirk; Penny gets an assistant

The episode was rated 7.97 from 256 votes.

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#7 - You've Got Male (Season 1 - Episode 9)

A big chain coffee store becomes Alex's competition; Dave runs into his high school teacher.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 279 votes.

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#6 - Barefoot Pedaler (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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A concert outing goes awry.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 251 votes.

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#5 - Like Father, Like Gun (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 331 votes.

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#4 - Dave of the Dead (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 294 votes.

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#3 - Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 331 votes.

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#2 - Bo Fight (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Alex's string of "girls' nights out" doesn't sit well with Penny; Max pushes Dave to get even.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 270 votes.

Happy Endings - S1E12

#1 - The Shershow Redemption (Season 1 - Episode 12)

An old friend gets married, and the bride thinks Alex is a jinx; Penny and Derrick pretend to be engaged.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 283 votes.

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