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Happy Endings: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Apr 13, 2011 Updated Jul 25, 2026

The first season of the American television series Happy Endings is a comedy that offers a fresh and funny take on modern friendship and explores what one urban family will do to stay friends after the perfect. ABC officially picked up the show on May 18, 2010. The season premiered on April 13, 2011, as a midseason replacement, with a one-hour premiere consisting of two back-to-back episodes starting at 9:30 pm ET/PT

Season overview

The first season of the American television series Happy Endings is a comedy that offers a fresh and funny take on modern friendship and explores what one urban family will do to stay friends after the perfect. ABC officially picked up the show on May 18, 2010. The season premiered on April 13, 2011, as a midseason replacement, with a one-hour premiere consisting 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 beginning at 10:00 pm ET/PT. The first season concluded on August 24, 2011.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Pilot

Apr 13, 2011 · 22 min

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

S1·E2

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.

S1·E3

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.

S1·E4

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.

S1·E5

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 whe

S1·E6

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 togeth

S1·E7

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

S1·E8

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.

S1·E9

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.

S1·E10

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.

S1·E12

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.

S1·E13

Why Can't You Read Me?

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