The story of a depressed man who inexplicably is the only one who can see his neighbor's dog as a full-grown man in a dog suit.
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- 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
Elijah Wood | ... |
Ryan Newman
(49 episodes, 2011-2014)
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Jason Gann | ... |
Wilfred
(49 episodes, 2011-2014)
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Fiona Gubelmann | ... |
Jenna Mueller
(35 episodes, 2011-2014)
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Dorian Brown Pham | ... |
Kristen Newman
(27 episodes, 2011-2014)
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Chris Klein | ... |
Drew
(15 episodes, 2011-2014)
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Allison Mack | ... |
Amanda
(9 episodes, 2012-2014)
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Rodney To | ... |
Dr. Bangachon
(9 episodes, 2011-2014)
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Gerry Bednob | ... |
Mr. Patel
(6 episodes, 2011-2013)
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James Remar | ... |
Henry
(5 episodes, 2013-2014)
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Mary Steenburgen | ... |
Catherine Newman
(4 episodes, 2011-2013)
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John Michael Higgins | ... |
Dr. Cahill
(4 episodes, 2011-2014)
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Rob Riggle | ... |
Kevin Jesquire
(4 episodes, 2012)
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Kristen Schaal | ... |
Anne
(4 episodes, 2013)
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Randee Heller | ... |
Margot
(4 episodes, 2013-2014)
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Dwight Yoakam | ... |
Bruce
(3 episodes, 2011-2013)
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Nestor Carbonell | ... |
Dr. Arturo Ramos
(3 episodes, 2011-2014)
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Mimi Rogers | ... |
Catherine
(3 episodes, 2014)
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Harriet Sansom Harris | ... |
Lonnie Goldsmith
(3 episodes, 2014)
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Steven Weber | ... |
Jeremy
(3 episodes, 2012)
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J.P. Manoux | ... |
Leo
(3 episodes, 2011)
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Francesca P. Roberts | ... |
Felicia
(3 episodes, 2012)
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Brian Michael Jones | ... |
Ricky
(3 episodes, 2012)
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Amanda Troop | ... |
Stacey
(3 episodes, 2012)
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Ethan Suplee | ... |
Spencer
(2 episodes, 2011)
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Julie Hagerty | ... |
Genevieve
(2 episodes, 2014)
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Eugene Byrd | ... |
James
(2 episodes, 2012)
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Charles Esten | ... |
Nick
(2 episodes, 2011)
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K.T. Thangavelu | ... |
Mrs. Patel
(2 episodes, 2011-2013)
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E.J. Callahan | ... |
Mr. Helms
(2 episodes, 2011)
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Kari Coleman | ... |
Suzy
(2 episodes, 2011)
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Kyle Davis | ... |
Budtender
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(2 episodes, 2011-2012)
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Ellia English | ... |
Ruby
(2 episodes, 2011)
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George Coe | ... |
Gene
(2 episodes, 2011-2013)
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Matt Riedy | ... |
Mr. Katz
(2 episodes, 2013)
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Chip Chinery | ... |
Stanley
(2 episodes, 2011)
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Diane Robin | ... |
Mother
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(2 episodes, 2011-2012)
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Mark Newsom | ... |
Uncle Larry
(2 episodes, 2013)
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Bob Gunton | ... |
Warner
(1 episode, 2012)
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Angela Kinsey | ... |
Heather Williger
(1 episode, 2013)
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Peter Stormare | ... |
Trashface
(1 episode, 2011)
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Rashida Jones | ... |
Lisa
(1 episode, 2011)
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Jane Kaczmarek | ... |
Beth
(1 episode, 2011)
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Robin Williams | ... |
Dr. Eddy
(1 episode, 2012)
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Troy Daniel Smith | ... |
Camera Guy
(1 episode, 2012)
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Jenny Mollen | ... |
Kim
(1 episode, 2013)
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William Baldwin | ... |
Bruce
(1 episode, 2014)
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Damon Herriman | ... |
Jesse
(1 episode, 2011)
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Rhea Perlman | ... |
Mittens
(1 episode, 2011)
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Ed Helms | ... |
Darryl
(1 episode, 2011)
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Tom Virtue | ... |
Doctor
(1 episode, 2011)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- FX Network (2013) (United States) (tv) (seasons 1-3)
- FXX Network (2014) (United States) (tv) (season 4)
- 20th Century Fox Television (2011) (United States) (tv)
- FX Network (2014) (Turkey)
- Shout! Factory (2013) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- Walt Disney Television (2020) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- GreenScreen Animals (animal stock footage)
- Ohana Camera Expendables (camera expendables)
- The Production Truck (production equipment rentals)
- litePOST (production dailies)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
The story of Ryan Newman (Elijah Wood), a depressed man who believes he is getting nowhere in his life and plans to kill himself. In the middle of his attempted suicide, he is asked to watch his neighbor's dog, Wilfred (Jason Gann), but Ryan can only see Wilfred as a real person instead of an animal that everyone else sees. As they begin to bond more and become friends, Wilfred teaches Ryan a life lesson about people, love, and living. |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | Elijah Wood's favorite movie is Harvey (1950), which is about a man who is best friends with an invisible, six-foot-tall rabbit named "Harvey" that only he can see. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #16.10 (2011). See more » |
Quotes |
Wilfred:
I mean, I've heard of trauma causing blindness, like when Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles walked in on each other masturbating. See more » |