Happy Face

Name: Happy Face
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2025-03-20
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne

CANCELED1 Season8 Episodes★ 6.8

Happy Face is a drama and crime series on Paramount+ that premiered in 2025. It was canceled after 1 season and 8 episodes.

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NetworkParamount+

First AiredMar 20, 2025

Last AiredMay 1, 2025

GenreDrama, Crime

Created ByJennifer Cacicio

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionCBS Studios, King Size Productions, iHeartPodcasts

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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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

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes

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E1The Confession

Mar 20, 202558m★ 7.8

Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.

E2Killing Shame

Mar 20, 202548m★ 7.5

Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.

E3Was It Worth It?

Mar 27, 202557m★ 7.2

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

E4Controlled Burn

Apr 3, 202554m★ 7.2

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

E5Don't Dream

Apr 10, 202558m★ 5.8

Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.

E6Lorelai

Apr 17, 202555m★ 7.2

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.

E7My Jesperson Girls

Apr 24, 202554m★ 7.5

Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.

E8The Star

May 1, 202555m★ 7.0

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

About Happy Face

Happy Face is a drama, crime series on Paramount+. The show first aired on Mar 20, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. Happy Face has been canceled. It has a rating of 6.8/10 based on 72 votes. The cast includes Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne. Created by Jennifer Cacicio.