

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…
TV-MA • Drama, Crime • Series • 2025 • 1 season
Starring: Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk
Created by: Jennifer Cacicio

S1 E1 - 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

S1 E2 - 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

S1 E3 - 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

S1 E4 - 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

S1 E5 - 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

S1 E6 - 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

S1 E7 - My Jesperson Girls
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
Apr 24, 2025 • 54m

S1 E8 - The Star
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.
May 1, 2025 • 55m
Happy Face
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.
TV-MA • Drama, Crime • TV Series • 2025