About this season
The first season of Happy Endings, an American television series, premiered on April 13, 2011 and concluded on August 24 of the same year. ABC officially picked up the show on May 18, 2010, where it premiered on April as a midseason replacement, with a one-hour premiere 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 that began airing at 10:00 pm ET/PT.
Episodes (13)
1. Pilot
7.2Aired 13 April 2011 • 22 min
After Alex leaves her fiance, Dave, at the altar, they struggle to maintain relationships with their mutual friends.
2. The Quicksand Girlfriend
10.0Aired 13 April 2011 • 22 min
Dave's fling begins turning into a relationship he doesn't want; Jane tries to help Alex find a roommate.
3. Your Couples Friends & Neighbors
9.5Aired 20 April 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.
4. Mein Coming Out
8.0Aired 20 April 2011 • 22 min
Max's friends encourage him to tell his parents he is gay; Penny meets her perfect man.
5. Like Father, Like Gun
Aired 27 April 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 when she's drunk.
6. Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do
Aired 4 May 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 together with her.
7. Dave of the Dead
5.5Aired 4 May 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 friends.
8. The Girl With the David Tattoo
10.0Aired 11 May 2011 • 22 min
Former couple Dave and Alex regret their couples tattoos; Jane feels Max is missing Mr. Right.
9. You've Got Male
5.5Aired 11 May 2011 • 22 min
A big chain coffee store becomes Alex's competition; Dave runs into his high school teacher.
10. Bo Fight
7.0Aired 18 May 2011 • 22 min
Alex's string of "girls' nights out" doesn't sit well with Penny; Max pushes Dave to get even.
11. Barefoot Pedaler
8.0Aired 18 May 2011 • 22 min
A concert outing goes awry.
12. The Shershow Redemption
Aired 25 May 2011 • 22 min
An old friend gets married, and the bride thinks Alex is a jinx; Penny and Derrick pretend to be engaged.
13. Why Can't You Read Me?
Aired 24 August 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