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Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.
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Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.
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Episode 1
Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog after a failed suicide attempt.
Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by David ZuckermanGuest stars Dorian Brown Pham, Ethan Suplee, Rachel Sterling, Al Sapienza
Episode 2
Wilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.
Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by David ZuckermanGuest stars Chris Klein, Rodney To, Katherine Disque, Matt Kaminsky
Episode 3
Ryan gets his wallet back (that's the good news) when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbor Spencer shows up. The bad news? Spencer's looking for answers about who broke into his house. He's also looking for blood.
Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by Eric WeinbergGuest stars Damon Herriman, Duncan Bravo, Ethan Suplee, Gerry Bednob, K.T. Thangavelu
Episode 4
Ryan tries to reconcile with his sister, and Wilfred is in for a shock at doggy day care as a result.
Directed by Randall EinhornGuest stars Ed Helms, Dorian Brown Pham, Gabrielle Wagner, Nikki Hahn
Episode 5
Wilfred reveals an extraordinary ability when Ryan takes him to a hospice to volunteer.
Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by Michael GloubermanGuest stars Rashida Jones, Irene Choi, Richard Denni, Roger V. Burton, Gwen Van Dam, Charles Esten, E.J. Callahan, Ellia English
Episode 6
Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend.
Directed by Randall EinhornGuest stars Chris Klein, Tom Virtue
Episode 7
Ryan must swallow his pride when Wilfred pursues a new love interest., and Ryan meets a new romantic interest himself
Directed by Randall EinhornGuest stars Dorian Brown Pham, Jane Kaczmarek, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck
Episode 8
Ryan has a guilt complex over the death of his childhood dog, and Wilfred, upon learning of it, goes to otherworldly lengths to help Ryan discover the truth about how the pooch passed on. Meanwhile, Kristen throws a party for her boss.
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Written by Sivert GlarumGuest stars Dorian Brown Pham, Jeff Holman, Jared Gilmore, J.P. Manoux, Nestor Carbonell
Episode 9
Ryan's resentment of his mother even grows when she moves in and becomes friends with Wilfred.
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Written by Patricia BreenGuest stars Rhea Perlman, John Michael Higgins, Diane Robin, Gerry Bednob, Mary Steenburgen
Episode 10
Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Guest stars Peter Stormare, George Coe, Wayne Wilderson, Sally Brooks, Maxim Knight, Chad Morgan, Kari Coleman, Gerry Bednob
Episode 11
Ryan meets someone who questions Ryan's friendship to Wilfred.
Directed by Randall EinhornGuest stars Dorian Brown Pham, Dwight Yoakam, Katy Mixon, Jennifer Bolton Lee
Episode 12
Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.
Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by Sivert GlarumGuest stars Dorian Brown Pham, Chris Klein, Gabriella Pession, Charles Esten, E.J. Callahan, Chip Chinery, Kari Coleman, Kyle Davis
Episode 13
A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.
Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by David ZuckermanGuest stars Dorian Brown Pham, Chris Klein, Ray Wise, Keegan-Michael Key, J.P. Manoux, Rodney To, Danielle Reierson, Alejandra Janet Varela Jiménez
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Elijah WoodRyan Newman
Jason GannWilfred
Ed HelmsDarryl
Fiona GubelmannJenna Mueller
Dorian Brown PhamKristen Newman
Chris KleinDrew
Robin WilliamsDr. Eddy
Rhea PerlmanMittens
FXUnited States
FXXUnited States
FX ProductionsUnited States
