Happy Endings: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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For years, perfect couple Dave and Alex were the core of their group of friends, holding them all together. But when Alex leaves Dave at the altar, the gang must figure out how to deal with the fallout and split their time. Luckily, Alex and Dave realize what they all have together is worth saving. The exes decide that, just because their relationship has changed, it doesn't mean they need to lose each other completely, and as they all adjust to their new reality, they have their friends there to help get them through. Read More Read Less

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Happy Endings has its moments, but overall, it's an uneven sitcom that strands a likeable cast in unbelievable situations.

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Willa Paskin

New York Magazine/Vulture

It's actually pretty funny. Really!

Sep 17, 2018

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Tim Goodman

Hollywood Reporter

Happy Ending's subsequent episodes were decidedly less funny than the pilot and quickly deflated any good will those randomly funny one-liners instilled from the pilot.

Sep 17, 2018

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Nick Levine

Guardian

But even when your affection waivers, the show, like any bunch of friends, always manages to pull you back in again.

Sep 17, 2018

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Brad Oswald

Winnipeg Free Press

The feeling here is that there will be an ending, soon, and it won't be all that happy.

Sep 17, 2018

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Lily Moayeri

Under the Radar

With some more practice at the comedy and a return to the observant tone of the pilot, Happy Endings could be a real contender for the Friends space.

Rated: 6/10

Sep 17, 2018

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Michelle Carlbert

TV Equals

Overall I found this two hour premiere really funny and I'm already starting to like a few of the characters. Which are good signs in my book.

Sep 17, 2018

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Jane P It's a crime this show was cancelled. Hilarious, original characters and storylines, new spin on the whole group of friends hanging out sitcom, good representation. Honestly 100% worth watching. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/23 Full Review michael f A more modern friends, I missed Happy Endings when it originally aired but have had a chance to catch in on streaming. It is your typically light headed comedy with the occasional moral or value lesson. Casting is good and considering it aired over 10 years ago, I am a bit surprised I do not see a lot of the cast in other shows that I watch. It won't change your life, but you'll probably enjoy it. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member One of those gems. Somehow Amazon suggested this to me from past orders. Rarely do they get these things right. Yet, wow I never knew this existed! WHAT A SHOW! It is like Friends but actually FUNNY! What a great, sexy cast! Of course, TV cucks pulled the plug. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member this is a terribly written show, so unfunny, so racist and offensive. 10 bucks says whenever the writers thought of a joke they thought was funny but offensive they would just wrote it for the gay character thinking it would be less offensive. 1.5/10 me and my girlfriend like to watch this too feel better about ourselves and make fun of the characters. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review harsh c Watched 15 minutes of the first episode. Typical unfunny american sitcom. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review craig f This is a fun show with a zaney cast of characters. It's a nice escape from a hard day. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Elisha Cuthbert Alex Eliza Coupe Jane Zachary Knighton Dave Adam Pally Max Damon Wayans Jr. Brad Casey Wilson Penny

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 13, 2011 Pilot After Alex leaves her fiance, Dave, at the altar, they struggle to maintain relationships with their mutual friends. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 13, 2011 The Quicksand Girlfriend Dave's fling begins turning into a relationship he doesn't want; Jane tries to help Alex find a roommate. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 20, 2011 Your Couples Friends & Neighbors 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 20, 2011 Mein Coming Out Max's friends encourage him to tell his parents he is gay; Penny meets her perfect man. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 27, 2011 Like Father, Like Gun 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. Details Episode 6 Aired May 4, 2011 Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do 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's not over their relationship. Details Episode 7 Aired May 4, 2011 Dave of the Dead 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. Details Episode 8 Aired May 11, 2011 The Girl With the David Tattoo Dave and Alex regret their his-and-her tattoos now that they are no longer a couple; Jane thinks Max is passing on a perfect guy; Brad takes a stand against a bad waiter. Details Episode 9 Aired May 11, 2011 You've Got Male Dave is ecstatic when his high school teacher (Rob Huebel) turns up; Max takes action when a big coffee chain moves next to Alex's shop. Details Episode 10 Aired May 18, 2011 Bo Fight Penny is irritated when Alex plans a series of girls nights; Max persuades Dave to seek revenge; Jane talks Brad into a night out. Details Episode 11 Aired May 18, 2011 Barefoot Pedaler Dave and Alex persuade the gang to go to a concert together, but their trip doesn't go as planned; Penny tries to get backstage. Details Episode 12 Aired May 25, 2011 The Shershow Redemption The news of an old friend's wedding has surprising results; Brad and Jane make a discovery about their marriage; Penny and Derrick pretend they are engaged; the bride fears Alex is bad luck. Details Episode 13 Aired Aug 24, 2011 Why Can't You Read Me? Alex and Jane's sibling rivalry heats up; Dave dates an attractive woman (Bre Blair) with an unusual quirk; Penny gets an assistant. Details

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Director: Jeff Melman, Anthony Russo, Matt Shakman, Joe Russo, Troy Miller, Tristram Shapeero, Lee Shallat Chemel
Executive Producer: Jamie Tarses, Jonathan Groff, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Screenwriter: David Caspe, Josh Bycel, Gail Lerner, Prentice Penny, Leila Strachan, Daniel Libman, Todd Linden, Matthew Libman, Annie Mebane
Network: ABC
Rating: TV-PG (D)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date: Apr 13, 2011