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The Best Episodes of Happy Face Season 1

Every episode of Happy Face Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Happy Face Season 1!

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The story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Happy Face Season 1 Episode 1 - The Confession
    7.0/10(356 votes)

    #1 - The Confession

    S1:E1

    After decades of no contact, the “Happy Face Killer” and his daughter are begrudgingly reunited, in order for her to find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime he committed.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 2 - Killing Shame
    7.1/10(310 votes)

    #2 - Killing Shame

    S1:E2

    Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 3 - Was It Worth It?
    7.2/10(258 votes)

    #3 - Was It Worth It?

    S1:E3

    Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 4 - Controlled Burn
    7.3/10(237 votes)

    #4 - Controlled Burn

    S1:E4

    Ben tries to keep his family safe as Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.

    Director:Laurel Parmet
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 5 - Don't Dream
    7.2/10(218 votes)

    #5 - Don't Dream

    S1:E5

    When crucial evidence goes missing, Melissa creates an unlikely alliance to solve the problem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 6 - Lorelai
    7.5/10(212 votes)

    #6 - Lorelai

    S1:E6

    Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather performing that changes everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bam Johnson

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  7. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 7 - My Jesperson Girls
    7.2/10(200 votes)

    #7 - My Jesperson Girls

    S1:E7

    Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Happy Face Season 1 Episode 8 - The Star
    7.3/10(199 votes)

    #8 - The Star

    S1:E8

    Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Confession" is the best rated episode of "Happy Face" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 356 votes. Directed by Michael Showalter and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/20/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Killing Shame".