Happy Face

6.9 Mar 2025 1 Season 8 Episodes TV-MA

Canceled

Overview

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.

Created by Jennifer Cacicio

CBS Studios · King Size Productions · iHeartPodcasts

🇺🇸 United States · English

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

Key Crew

Michael Showalter

Director

Laurel Parmet

Director

Bam Johnson

Writer

Michael Showalter

Executive Producer

Jordana Mollick

Executive Producer

Robert King

Executive Producer

Michelle King

Executive Producer

Liz Glotzer

Executive Producer

Jennifer Cacicio

Executive Producer

The Confession

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

Mar 20, 2025 58m ★ 8.0

Killing Shame

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

Mar 20, 2025 48m ★ 7.6

Was It Worth It?

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

Mar 27, 2025 57m ★ 7.2

Controlled Burn

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

Apr 3, 2025 54m ★ 7.2

Don't Dream

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

Apr 10, 2025 58m ★ 5.6

Lorelai

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.

Apr 17, 2025 55m ★ 7.2

My Jesperson Girls

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

Apr 24, 2025 54m ★ 7.6

The Star

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

May 1, 2025 55m ★ 7.0

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