Best Episodes of Happy Endings (S1-S3)
by jtcunha87 | created - 04 Jan 2015 | updated - 08 Apr 2017 | PublicWith most shows you can easily say, "This is my favorite episode; the one that surpassed all others in quality."
With Happy Endings, I can't do that.
Below are episodes included on lists from A.V. Club, Bustle, Decider, The Hidden Remote, my "Top 5 Episodes That Aren't On Those Lists But Should Be On Every List," other personal favorites, cast & crew favorites (per VultureFest) and additional buzz-worthy episodes
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1.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Marry Prankster
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Max plots revenge, Brad gets a job, and Pete proposes to Penny.
Director: Rebecca Asher | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 348
AV Club's 5 Episodes That Show Why We're Still Mourning H.E.
Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (MAX)
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 3
Elisha Cuthbert (Alex)'s favorite per Vulture Fest H.E. Reunion
2.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Cocktails & Dreams
(2012)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Dave's new cocktail has a strange effect on the gang.
Director: Rob Greenberg | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 297
Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (PENNY)
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 2
3.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Big White Lies
(2012)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
White lies snowball when the gang goes to incredible lengths to avoid a pesky old friend.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 281
AV Club's 5 Episodes That Show Why We're Still Mourning H.E.
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 2
Jmunney's Best Episode of the Season, Season 2
4.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Makin' Changes!
(2012)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Penny tries to change a guy to suit her needs.
Director: Michael Patrick Jann | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 277
My Top 5 Best Episodes That Should Be On Every Best Episodes List List
5.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Party of Six
(2012)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Will Penny's birthday spell disaster (again) for everyone?
Director: Fred Goss | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 257
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 2
6.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The St. Valentine's Day Maxssacre
(2012)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
It's Valentine's Day for the gang, and nothing goes as planned.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 306
AV Club's 5 Episodes That Show Why We're Still Mourning H.E.
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Damon Wayans Jr. (Brad)'s favorite per Vulture Fest H.E. Reunion
7.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
No-Ho-Ho
(2012)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
When the gang finds out Jane lied about being born on Christmas Day and never got her own celebration, they throw a Christmas-free birthday party for her.
Director: Michael Patrick Jann | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 243
My Top 5 Best Episodes That Should Be On Every Best Episodes List List
8.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Boys II Menorah
(2012)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Max becomes a popular emcee on the Bar Mitzvah circuit, and he asks Brad to help him out. Alex and Dave vow not to take their renewed relationship for granted.
Director: Eric Appel | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 254
Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (BRAD)
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 3
9.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Dave of the Dead
(2011)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Dave worries that he's leading a zombie-like existence, while Max and Jane square off in some silly zombie challenges.
Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 342
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 1
Jmunney's Best Episode of the Season, Season 1
10.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Like Father, Like Gun
(2011)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Brad's uptight father gets a new lease on life, but can he adjust to the change?
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 366
AV Club's 5 Episodes That Show Why We're Still Mourning H.E.
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 1
11.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Blax, Snake, Home
(2011)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Penny buys her first home, an 'amah-zing' condo complete with a wine fridge and Italian marble. But will the new digs really signal 'the year of Penny' and turn her life around?
Director: Anthony Russo | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 316
AV Club's 5 Episodes That Show Why We're Still Mourning H.E.
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 2
12.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
In the Heat of the Noche
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
With the future of his new job in jeopardy, Brad enlists his friends to help save the failing kids' gym. Max's concerns over his endless texting lead him and Penny into addiction to a powerful - and illegal - cough syrup.
Director: Josh Bycel | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 210
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 3
13.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Brothas & Sisters
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Alex (Elisha Cuthbert) and Dave's (Zachery Knighton) efforts to keep their breakup under wraps threaten Jane's (Eliza Coupe) plans for the wedding of their domineering older sister (guest star Stephanie March).
Director: Rebecca Asher | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 211
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 3
14.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Unsabotagable
(2013)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Jane tries to whip Max's life into shape, and Dave challenges Alex to use up all her groupons.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 192
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 3
15.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Shershow Redemption
(2011)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
The gang gears up for another wedding - will it be as big a disaster as the last one they went to?
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 327
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 1
16.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do
(2011)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Brad tries fixing Max up, while Penny and Jane take a self-defence class. Dave longs for his nice old apartment.
Director: Troy Miller | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 345
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 1
17.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Code War
(2011)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
The gang meets Max's high school girlfriend.
Director: Rob Greenberg | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 330
Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (DAVE)
18.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Baby Steps
(2011)
TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy, Romance
Alex's store is a hit with teen girls, and Jane goes in search of her 'egg daughter'.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 299
Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (ALEX)
19.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Ordinary Extraordinary Love
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Penny enacts an all-out publicity bonanza when a pop star shops at Alex's store. Brad and Dave try to make some home repairs, and Max needs to get out on the town.
Director: Michael A. Price | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 226
Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (DERRICK)
20.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Meat the Parrots
(2012)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Dave's dad (Michael Mckean) introduces his new girlfriend (Megan Mullally), and Alex adopts a parrot.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 272
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 2
21.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Pilot
(2011)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Alex and Dave's wedding was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, for them and their long-time friends, until Alex leaves groom-to-be Dave at the altar.
Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 571
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 1
Adam Pally (Max)'s favorite per Vulturefest H.E. Reunion
22.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
You Snooze, You Bruise
(2012)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Dave is bullied by a guy at the gym.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 250
Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (JANE)
23.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Butterfly Effect Effect
(2012)
TV-14 | 19 min | Comedy, Romance
The friends wait for Brad and Jane's "spring smackdown".
Director: Victor Nelli Jr. | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 269
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
24.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
KickBall 2: The Kickening
(2012)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Alex signs the gang up to participate in the Northside Kickball Classic tournament. However, self-appointed manager Max has a struggle on his hands.
Director: Gail Lerner | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 234
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
25.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Spooky Endings
(2011)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Jane and Brad spend a spooky Halloween housesitting in the suburbs, while the rest of the gang heads to a warehouse costume party.
Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 311
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Zachary Knighton (Dave)'s and Casey Wilson's (Penny) favorite per Vulture Fest H.E. Reunion
26.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Yesandwitch
(2011)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Penny's perpetually optimistic mother (Megan Mullally) pays a visit.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 289
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Creator David Cape's favorite per Vulturefest H.E. Reunion
27.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Mein Coming Out
(2011)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
The gang tries to get max to come out, and Penny dates a great guy with just one little issue.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 387
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
28.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
More Like Stanksgiving
(2012)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
When the gang celebrates Thanksgiving at Alex and Dave's new apartment, Max brings along a tape of Brad and him on "The Real World," and everyone recalls how they met ten years ago.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 250
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Jmunney's Best Episode of the Season, Season 3
29.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Incident
(2013)
TV-14 | 19 min | Comedy, Romance
A hairstylist's gossip revives a dormant family feud between Alex and Jane. As Dave looks for a new recipe to jumpstart his flagging sandwich business, his food truck is stolen.
Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 210
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
30.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Cazsh Dummy Spillionaires
(2012)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Alex and Dave try to downplay their relationship by setting each other up on dates with other people. Brad hides his new job from Jane, and Max takes care of Penny while she's in a body cast.
Director: Fred Goss | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 264
My Top 5 Best Episodes That Should Be On Every Best Episodes List List
31.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Sabado Free-Gante
(2012)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Alex and Dave can't commit to a new apartment. Jane insists on accompanying Penny when she buys a new car. Max shows Brad how to get free stuff in Chicago.
Director: Stuart McDonald | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 257
Eliza Coupe (Jane)'s favorite per Vulture Fest H.E. Reunion
32.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Four Weddings and a Funeral (Minus Three Weddings and One Funeral)
(2012)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
The friends find themselves at yet another wedding - will there be "drama"?
Director: Rob Greenberg | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 284
Executive Producer Jonathan Groff's favorite per Vulture Fest H.E. Reunion
33.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Kerkovich Way
(2012)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Jane and Alex team up to convince Dave that he imagined something.
Director: Steven Sprung | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 269
34.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Shrink, the Dare, Her Date and Her Brother
(2012)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Dave has an odd reaction when his shrink dates Penny.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 273
My Top 5 Best Episodes That Should Be On Every Best Episodes List List
35.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Storm Before the Calm
(2013)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Penny writes a play about the black plague as she deals with her break-up with Pete.
Director: Kyle Newacheck | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 191
36.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Everybody Loves Grant
(2012)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
When the whole gang, with the exception of Dave, falls in love with Grant, Max wonders if he really is good enough to date the "perfect" guy. Meanwhile, Dave sets out to prove he's way cooler than Max's new boyfriend.
Director: Kyle Newacheck | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 262
My Top 5 Best Episodes That Should Be On Every Best Episodes List List
37.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Fowl Play/Date
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Brad and Penny create one disaster after another when they accidentally break a childhood memento of Alex's. Jane and Dave go overboard to find someone for Max.
Director: Rob Greenberg | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 227
38.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
P&P Romance Factory
(2012)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Jane asks Brad for help when she hits a glass ceiling at the auto dealership. Penny has to wear a helmet following her concussion, and Dave and Max have fist-bump problems.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 228
39.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Ballad of Lon Sarofsky
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Penny starts a rebound romance with the car czar.
Director: Fred Goss | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 198
40.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Straight Dope
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
In order to get good basketball tickets, Max avoids telling a woman who's interested in him that he's gay. Alex's efforts to be smarter pose a threat to Dave and Jane.
Director: Steven Sprung | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 201
41.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
She Got Game Night
(2013)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
To prove how well she and her fiance Pete know each other, Penny (Casey Wilson) challenges her friends to a couples' game night. A job offer at a brick and mortar restaurant leads Dave (Zachary Knighton) to seek a psychic's advice.
Director: Kyle Newacheck | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 205
42.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Bros Before Bros
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
As Dave squares off against a competitor's food truck, Max falls in love with the rival's son. Jane and Alex disagree over inviting Penny's father to her wedding.
Director: Eric Appel | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 207
43.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
Deuce Babylove 2: Electric Babydeuce
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
If it wasn't weird enough that Penny's mom is dating Dave's dad, now they want a baby?
Director: David Caspe | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 192
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