Happy Face
DramaCrime
Inspired by a true-life story, Happy Face tells 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.
Episodes
S1:E1
The Confession
3/20/2025
Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.
58 min
S1:E2
Killing Shame
3/20/2025
Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.
48 min
S1:E3
Was It Worth It?
3/27/2025
Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.
57 min
S1:E4
Controlled Burn
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.
54 min
S1:E5
Don't Dream
4/10/2025
Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.
58 min
S1:E6
Lorelai
4/17/2025
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.
55 min
S1:E7
My Jesperson Girls
4/24/2025
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
54 min
S1:E8
The Star
5/1/2025
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.
55 min