Happy Face — Season 1
Melissa, you can't hide forever.
About this season
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.
Episodes (8)
1. The Confession
8.0Aired 20 March 2025 • 58 min
Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.
2. Killing Shame
7.6Aired 20 March 2025 • 48 min
Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.
3. Was It Worth It?
7.2Aired 27 March 2025 • 57 min
Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.
4. Controlled Burn
7.2Aired 3 April 2025 • 54 min
Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.
5. Don't Dream
5.6Aired 10 April 2025 • 58 min
Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.
6. Lorelai
7.2Aired 17 April 2025 • 55 min
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.
7. My Jesperson Girls
7.6Aired 24 April 2025 • 54 min
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
8. The Star
7.0Aired 1 May 2025 • 55 min
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.