TV series

Happy Face

Name: Happy Face
Released: 2025
Cast: Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne

2025· 1 seasonTV-MA★ 6.8Canceled

On Paramount+ — From CBS Studios · King Size Productions

Melissa, you can't hide forever.

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Synopsis

The story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she must face a reckoning of her own identity.

Themes

manipulation identity crisis talk show interview serial killer rape and murder based on memoir or autobiography true crime teenage daughter autobiographical shame based on podcast murder confession father and daughter

Episodes

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E1 The ConfessionNext upMar 20, 2025 · 58 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.
Guest stars: Kathleen Duborg (June), Jennifer Spence (Renee), Charles Zuckermann (C.O. Bassett), David Harewood (Dr. Greg), Kate Sullivan (Teen Melissa), Harrison Xu (Stewart), Kiefer O'Reilly (Teen Shane), Cammie Clarke (Young Becky)
E2 Killing ShameMar 20, 2025 · 48 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.
Guest stars: Momona Tamada (Eva), Kathleen Duborg (June), David Harewood (Dr. Greg), Kate Sullivan (Teen Melissa), Harrison Xu (Stewart), Kiefer O'Reilly (Teen Shane), Cammie Clarke (Young Becky), Zabryna Guevara (Gabriela)
E3 Was It Worth It?Mar 27, 2025 · 57 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.
Guest stars: Momona Tamada (Eva), Charles Zuckermann (C.O. Bassett), David Harewood (Dr. Greg), Michael O'Neill (D.A. Craig Calloway), Beverley Elliott (Denise's Friend), Teach Grant (Ashton McBride), River Codack (Josh), Zara Nikou Sichani (Victoria)
E4 Controlled BurnApr 3, 2025 · 54 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.
Guest stars: Momona Tamada (Eva), Jennifer Spence (Renee), Charles Zuckermann (C.O. Bassett), Kate Sullivan (Teen Melissa), Kiefer O'Reilly (Teen Shane), River Codack (Josh), Zara Nikou Sichani (Victoria), Connor Paton (Tyler)
E5 Don't DreamApr 10, 2025 · 58 min · ★ 5.8
Synopsis
Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.
Guest stars: Jennifer Spence (Renee), David Harewood (Dr. Greg), Zabryna Guevara (Gabriela), Michael O'Neill (D.A. Craig Calloway), Marci T. House (Joyce), Connor Paton (Tyler), Damon Gupton (Elijah), Nola Augustson (Denise)
E6 LorelaiApr 17, 2025 · 55 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather that changes everything. Elijah has his day in court. Ben gets bad news at work and worse news at home; Joyce's secret is revealed.
Guest stars: Momona Tamada (Eva), Zabryna Guevara (Gabriela), Michael O'Neill (D.A. Craig Calloway), Patrick Gilmore (Cody O'Neill), Eric Keenleyside (Carl O'Neill), Marci T. House (Joyce), Beverley Elliott (Denise's Friend), River Codack (Josh)
E7 My Jesperson GirlsApr 24, 2025 · 54 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
Guest stars: Kathleen Duborg (June), Charles Zuckermann (C.O. Bassett), David Harewood (Dr. Greg), Marci T. House (Joyce), Teach Grant (Ashton McBride), Connor Paton (Tyler), Damon Gupton (Elijah), Philip Granger (Chave)
E8 The StarMay 1, 2025 · 55 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.
Guest stars: Momona Tamada (Eva), David Harewood (Dr. Greg), Michael O'Neill (D.A. Craig Calloway), Patrick Gilmore (Cody O'Neill), Eric Keenleyside (Carl O'Neill), Beverley Elliott (Denise's Friend), River Codack (Josh), Zara Nikou Sichani (Victoria)