Happy Endings

10 Best Episodes of Happy Endings - Season 3

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.

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Happy Endings - S3E6

#15 - To Serb with Love (Season 3 - Episode 6)

Jane and Alex's parents throw a big celebration to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the family mattress business, and Jane agonizes over coming up with an amusing toast to spring on her humorless dad. Meanwhile, Alex tells Dave that her parents are unaware that they are once again bedfellows, and Max goes looking for a new BFF since Penny's tied up in her relationship with Pete.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 261 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E16

#14 - The Incident (Season 3 - Episode 16)

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When Max tries out Jane and Alex's long-time hairdresser, Krisjahn, he gets some good salon gossip on the girls, but his loose lips may cause World War III between the Kerkovitch sisters. Meanwhile, the Steak Me Home truck is stolen and Dave and Penny try to figure out whodunit.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 307 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E3

#13 - Boyz II Menorah (Season 3 - Episode 3)

Max has become a hit on the Bar Mitzvah circuit as an energetic emcee and allows Brad to partner up with him, but not everything turns out kosher. Meanwhile Dave and Alex make an effort not to take their relationship for granted.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 287 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E1

#12 - Cazsh Dummy Spillionaires (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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The on-again, off-again relationship between Alex and Dave is on-again, while an accident puts Penny in a full body cast and turns Max into her angel of mercy, until he gets a eyeful of her hunky physical therapist. Later, out-of-work Brad tries to keep a secret from Jane.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 280 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E5

#11 - P&P Romance Factory (Season 3 - Episode 5)

Penny meets a terrific new guy, Pete, but her frantic attempt to hide the fact that she's wearing a prescription helmet because of her concussion really limits their potential romance. Jane tries to break into the "boys' club" at the car dealership and enlists Brad to be her "trophy wife". Max and Dave's fist bump issues bring back painful childhood memories.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 267 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E15

#10 - The Straight Dope (Season 3 - Episode 15)

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Max meets a cute girl who is a season tickets holder for the Bulls, leaving him no choice but to pretend to be straight. Meanwhile, Alex is tired of everyone dismissing her as the dimwitted blonde, so she becomes well read to prove them wrong and in the process throws off the whole group dynamic.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 298 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E18

#9 - She Got Game Night (Season 3 - Episode 18)

Brad and Jane host a couples game night with Penny, Pete, Max and Scotty and the competitiveness gets a little out of hand. Meanwhile Dave has a big decision to make on the career front, and Alex tries to help but they end up at a psychic instead.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 310 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E13

#8 - Our Best Friend's Wedding (Season 3 - Episode 13)

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In order to get Pete to change his mind about eloping with Penny, wannabe matrimonial coordinator Jane spirits the whole gang to a wedding exposition. Once there, Max and Brad wind up at a gay-marriage part of the expo, while Alex and Dave contemplate their own commitment issues.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 251 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E11

#7 - The Ex Factor (Season 3 - Episode 11)

When Ryan, Jane's ex, comes to town for a visit, Brad is surprised to learn that Ryan is a woman. Meanwhile Max gets a super cool new roommate, Chase, who immediately upgrades the apartment with expensive furniture and gadgets. The gang is in awe, but when Chase suddenly disappears, they start snooping into his private life.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 250 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E17

#6 - Bros Before Bros (Season 3 - Episode 17)

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With the wedding coming up, Penny decides to reach out to her estranged dad Roy. The reunion is sufficiently awkward but Alex encourages Penny to be optimistic, while Jane is more skeptical. Meanwhile, Dave enlists Brad and Max's help in sabotaging "The Brazilian" food truck, a.k.a. Dave's #1 nemesis, but Max accidentally falls for the enemy's son and has to choose between his best friend or boyfriend.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 314 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E14

#5 - In the Heat of the Noche (Season 3 - Episode 14)

Brad uses his skills, plus help from the gang, to prop up Chuckles and Huggs after the gym's loopy owner, Terry tells him it may be closing. Meanwhile, Penny and Max try to break the habit of texting the men in their lives.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 315 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E2

#4 - Sabado Free-Gante (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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Dave and Alex's inability to commit to a new apartment proves to be quite a challenge for their real-estate agent, while Jane pulls out all the stops when she takes Penny car shopping. Later, Max shows out-of-work Brad how easy it is to spend a cashless Saturday in Chicago.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 296 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E23

#3 - Brothas & Sisters (Season 3 - Episode 23)

The third Kerkovich sister, Brooke, is the alpha sister of the group, and Jane has the daunting task of planning a wedding for her more perfect and exquisite older sibling. Meanwhile, Brad is having a tough time himself dealing with Brooke's equally more perfect African American fiance, Elliot, and Alex and Dave have a big secret they're hiding.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 305 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E7

#2 - No-Ho-Ho (Season 3 - Episode 7)

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The gang discovers that Jane has been lying about her birthday, and that she was actually born on Christmas but never liked her natal day being trumped by the holiday. With that in mind, they throw her a celebration that is Christmas-free and all about Jane.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 271 votes.

Happy Endings - S3E12

#1 - The Marry Prankster (Season 3 - Episode 12)

When the gang pranks Max into thinking he won a big lotto jackpot, he vows revenge when they least suspect it. Meanwhile, Brad gets a new job as a CFO, but Jane is not amused when she learns the title is Chief Fun Officer and that Brad is working at a kids' gym.

The episode was rated 8.38 from 277 votes.

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