The BEST episodes of Happy Face

Every episode of Happy Face ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Happy Face!

At age 15, Melissa Moore discovered that her father, Keith Hunter Jesperson, was a serial murderer, known as the Happy Face Killer. As an adult, Melissa changed her name, guarded her secret, and cut off all ties to her father, who is currently serving life in prison. Now an adult, Melissa begins to discover the impact her father’s crimes had on the families of his victims, ultimately leading to a reckoning of her own identity.

Last Updated: 9/22/2025Network: Paramount+Status: Ended
Lorelai
star
7.60
213 votes

#1 - Lorelai

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/2025

Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather that changes everything. Elijah gets his day in court. Ben gets bad news. Joyce's secret is revealed.

Directors: Darren Grant
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The Star
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7.46
193 votes

#2 - The Star

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/1/2025

Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.

Directors: Darren Grant
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Don’t Dream
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7.35
226 votes

#3 - Don’t Dream

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/2025

Melissa creates an unlikely alliance when crucial evidence goes missing. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.

Directors: Ramaa Mosley
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My Jesperson Girls
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7.33
203 votes

#4 - My Jesperson Girls

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/24/2025

Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash. Ben takes drastic measures to protect his family. The case takes yet another turn.

Directors: Samira Radsi
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Controlled Burn
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7.33
236 votes

#5 - Controlled Burn

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/3/2025

Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.

Directors: Laurel Parmet
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The Confession
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7.25
338 votes

#6 - The Confession

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/20/2025

After decades of no contact, the “Happy Face Killer” and his daughter are begrudgingly reunited, in order for her to find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime he committed.

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Was it Worth It?
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7.24
274 votes

#7 - Was it Worth It?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/2025

Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team question Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.

Directors: Steven Piet
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Killing Shame
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7.18
288 votes

#8 - Killing Shame

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2025

Melissa and Ivy head to Texas to delve into the mysterious murder of Heather Richmond.

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