Happy Face
Melissa, you can't hide forever.
TV-MA2025•6.9/10
DramaCrime
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6.9/10(59)
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.
Production
CBS Studios, King Size Productions, iHeartPodcasts, Semi-Formal Productions
Language
EN
Status
Canceled
First Aired
March 20, 2025
Last Aired
May 1, 2025
Networks
Paramount+
Created By
Jennifer Cacicio
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Confession
Air date: 2025-03-20
Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.
E2
Killing Shame
Air date: 2025-03-20
Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.
E3
Was It Worth It?
Air date: 2025-03-27
Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.
E4
Controlled Burn
Air date: 2025-04-03
Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.
E5
Don't Dream
Air date: 2025-04-10
Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.
E6
Lorelai
Air date: 2025-04-17
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.
E7
My Jesperson Girls
Air date: 2025-04-24
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
E8
The Star
Air date: 2025-05-01
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.
Cast
Annaleigh Ashford
Melissa Reed
Dennis Quaid
Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'
James Wolk
Ben Reed
Tamera Tomakili
Ivy Campbell
Khiyla Aynne
Hazel Reed
Benjamin Mackey
Max Reed
