Happiness

Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog after a failed suicide attempt.

Trust

Wilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.

Fear

Ryan gets his wallet back (that's the good news) when his malevolent, porn-addicted neighbor Spencer shows up. The bad news? Spencer's looking for answers about who broke into his house. He's also looking for blood.

Acceptance

Ryan tries to reconcile with his sister, and Wilfred is in for a shock at doggy day care as a result.

Respect

Wilfred reveals an extraordinary ability when Ryan takes him to a hospice to volunteer.

Conscience

Wilfred persuades Ryan to help him get rid of Jenna’s boyfriend.

Pride

Ryan must swallow his pride when Wilfred pursues a new love interest., and Ryan meets a new romantic interest himself

Anger

Ryan has a guilt complex over the death of his childhood dog, and Wilfred, upon learning of it, goes to otherworldly lengths to help Ryan discover the truth about how the pooch passed on. Meanwhile, Kristen throws a party for her boss.

Compassion

Ryan's resentment of his mother even grows when she moves in and becomes friends with Wilfred.

Isolation

Wilfred tries to find Ryan a human friend.

Doubt

Ryan meets someone who questions Ryan's friendship to Wilfred.

Sacrifice

Just as Ryan finds happiness in his life, Wilfred begs him to sacrifice it for a larger purpose.

Identity

A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.

Progress

Ryan learns that life is much more challenging without Wilfred around.

Letting Go

When Wilfred comes to the conclusion Ryan is the only beneficiary of their friendship, he denies Ryan any further help.

Dignity

Ryan has to deal with new problems when Wilfred becomes popular.

Guilt

Ryan is forced to intervene when Wilfred becomes embattled with an unlikely foe.

Now

Unexpected problems arise for Ryan and Wilfred after a traumatic experience.

Control

Wilfred muddles Ryan's plan to introduce Amanda to Jenna.

Avoidance

A hairy situation puts Wilfred and Ryan's friendship in jeopardy.

Truth

Wilfred's nemesis returns with an offer that rocks Ryan's world.

Service

A spontaneous road trip proves disastrous for Wilfred and Ryan.

Honesty

Ryan and Wilfred make an extraordinary effort to boost Jenna's career.

Questions

Ryan attempts to discover the truth about Wilfred through self-examination.

Resentment

Wilfred derails Jenna and Drew's wedding because of Ryan's jealousy.

Secrets

In the second-season finale, existential questions are posed to Wilfred and Ryan.

Uncertainty

Ryan and Wilfred search for Wilfred’s original owner.

Comfort

Ryan befriends Wilfred’s enemy—the mailman.

Suspicion

Ryan distrusts his sister's new love interest.

Sincerity

Ryan takes Wilfred to a dog training class in the hopes of winning over a girl.

Shame

Ryan finds a roommate with Wilfred's help.

Delusion

Wilfred forces Ryan to collaborate on a birthday gift for Jenna.

Intuition

Wilfred leads Ryan on a crime-fighting caper.

Perspective

Ryan tries progressive psychotherapy to better understand a past trauma.

Confrontation

Wilfred crashes Christmas and pits Ryan against his family.

Distance

A struggle emerges between Ryan, Wilfred and an old friend.

Stagnation

Wilfred pursues a forbidden love.

Heroism

Ryan is put in danger as Wilfred pursues the path to valor.

Regrets

Season 3 ends with Jenna forbidding Ryan from seeing Wilfred when he needs him most.

Amends

When Ryan's reality is upended, he gets a second chance to make things right.

Consequences

Disaster strikes when Ryan and Wilfred get an unwanted guest on their camping trip.

Loyalty

Ryan and Wilfred take sides in Kristen's custody battle.

Answers

Ryan subjects Wilfred to a scientific study with unsettling results.

Forward

Ryan and Wilfred have drastically different accounts of the same disturbing incident.

Patterns

While trying to uncover who his father was paying off, Ryan runs into Bruce, only to be a pawn in his next game.

Responsibility

Ryan helps his mother adjust to her new life as Wilfred deals with a new nemesis.

Courage

Wilfred convinces Ryan to withhold sensitive information from Jenna.

Resistance

Ryan fears a future without Wilfred, as his battle with cancer becomes more severe. Drew returns from Wisconsin.

Happiness

Ryan finally learns his truths about Wilfred and his life.