Happy Face

Melissa, you can't hide forever.

TV-MA2025•6.8/10

DramaCrime

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6.8/10(67)

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.

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Production

CBS Studios, King Size Productions, iHeartPodcasts, Semi-Formal Productions

Language

Status

Canceled

First Aired

March 20, 2025

Last Aired

May 1, 2025

Networks

Paramount+

Created By

Jennifer Cacicio

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.