TV series
Melissa, you can't hide forever.
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 innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she must face a reckoning of her own identity.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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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 innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she must face a reckoning of her own identity.
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Episode 1
Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.
Directed by Michael ShowalterGuest stars Kathleen Duborg, Jennifer Spence, Charles Zuckermann, David Harewood, Kate Sullivan, Harrison Xu, Kiefer O'Reilly, Cammie Clarke
Episode 2
Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.
Guest stars Momona Tamada, Kathleen Duborg, David Harewood, Kate Sullivan, Harrison Xu, Kiefer O'Reilly, Cammie Clarke, Zabryna Guevara
Episode 3
Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.
Guest stars Momona Tamada, Charles Zuckermann, David Harewood, Michael O'Neill, Beverley Elliott, Teach Grant, River Codack, Zara Nikou Sichani
Episode 4
Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.
Directed by Laurel ParmetGuest stars Momona Tamada, Jennifer Spence, Charles Zuckermann, Kate Sullivan, Kiefer O'Reilly, River Codack, Zara Nikou Sichani, Connor Paton
Episode 5
Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.
Guest stars Jennifer Spence, David Harewood, Zabryna Guevara, Michael O'Neill, Marci T. House, Connor Paton, Damon Gupton, Nola Augustson
Episode 6
Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather that changes everything. Elijah has his day in court. Ben gets bad news at work and worse news at home; Joyce's secret is revealed.
Written by Bam JohnsonGuest stars Momona Tamada, Zabryna Guevara, Michael O'Neill, Patrick Gilmore, Eric Keenleyside, Marci T. House, Beverley Elliott, River Codack
Episode 7
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
Guest stars Kathleen Duborg, Charles Zuckermann, David Harewood, Marci T. House, Teach Grant, Connor Paton, Damon Gupton, Philip Granger
Episode 8
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.
Guest stars Momona Tamada, David Harewood, Michael O'Neill, Patrick Gilmore, Eric Keenleyside, Beverley Elliott, River Codack, Zara Nikou Sichani
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Annaleigh AshfordMelissa Reed
Dennis QuaidKeith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'
James WolkBen Reed
Tamera TomakiliIvy Campbell
Khiyla AynneHazel Reed
Benjamin MackeyMax Reed
Momona TamadaEva
Kathleen DuborgJune
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