Wilfred (U.S. season 4)

Wilfred (U.S. season 4)
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Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 10
Release
Original network FXX
Original release June 25 (2014-06-25) – August 13, 2014 (2014-08-13)
Season chronology

The fourth and final season of Wilfred, premiered on FXX on June 25, 2014.[1] The fourth season consisted of 10 episodes. The series is based on the original Australian series, Wilfred, and stars Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, Fiona Gubelmann and Dorian Brown.

Synopsis

In the fourth and final season of Wilfred, Ryan tries to figure out the truth behind "The Flock of the Grey Shepard".

Cast

Main cast

Special guest cast

Recurring cast

Guest stars

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
401"Amends"Randall EinhornReed Agnew & Eli JornéJune 25, 2014 (2014-06-25)XWL040010.242[2]

With his world in disarray, Ryan has a second chance to make things right.

Opening quote: "If you have behaved badly, repent, make what amends you can and address yourself to the task of behaving better next time." – Aldous Huxley
412"Consequences"Randall EinhornDavid BaldyJune 25, 2014 (2014-06-25)XWL040020.242[2]

Ryan and Wilfred's camping takes a sudden turn when an unexpected guest joins them.

Opening quote: "Sooner or later everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences." – Robert Louis Stevenson
423"Loyalty"Randall EinhornKeith HeislerJuly 2, 2014 (2014-07-02)XWL04003n/a

Kristen's custody battle has Ryan and Wilfred taking sides.

Opening quote: "We are all in the same boat, in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty." – G. K. Chesterton
434"Answers"Randall EinhornMatt PattersonJuly 9, 2014 (2014-07-09)XWL040040.201*[3]

Wilfred is the subject of a scientific study; the results are disconcerting.

Opening quote: "In our quest for the answers of life we tend to make order out of chaos, and chaos out of order." – Jeffrey Fry
445"Forward"Randall EinhornReed Agnew & Eli JornéJuly 16, 2014 (2014-07-16)XWL04005n/a

After enduring a troubling incident, Ryan and Wilfred have radically different explanations for the event.

Opening quote: "There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still." – Franklin D. Roosevelt
456"Patterns"Randall EinhornTed TravelsteadJuly 23, 2014 (2014-07-23)XWL04006n/a

Ryan finds himself ensnared by the "End Game".

Opening quote: "Truth is outside of all patterns." – Bruce Lee
467"Responsibility"Randall EinhornJack KukodaJuly 30, 2014 (2014-07-30)XWL040070.198[4]

While Ryan helps his mother as she adapts her new life, Wilfred confronts a new enemy.

Opening quote: "By imposing too great a responsibility, or rather, all responsibility, on yourself, you crush yourself." – Franz Kafka
478"Courage"Randall EinhornDavid BaldyAugust 6, 2014 (2014-08-06)XWL040080.170[5]

Wilfred tries to convince Ryan to keep sensitive information from Jenna; Ryan is persuaded.

Opening quote: "How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them." – Benjamin Franklin
489"Resistance"Randall EinhornDavid ZuckermanAugust 13, 2014 (2014-08-13)XWL040090.239[6]

Ryan's hope is threatened as he faces seemingly unending challenges.

Opening quote: "Resistance is useless." – Doctor Who
4910"Happiness"Randall EinhornDavid ZuckermanAugust 13, 2014 (2014-08-13)XWL040100.247[6]

The truth about Wilfred is finally revealed.

Opening quote: "Happiness does not depend on outward things, but on the way we see them." – Leo Tolstoy
  • A * indicates that the individual episode ratings were unavailable, so the FXX primetime average is listed instead.

Production

On October 2, 2013, Wilfred was renewed for a ten-episode fourth and final season. The series moved to FX's sister network FXX with first two episodes back-to-back on June 25, 2014 and the final two episodes aired on August 13. David Zuckerman, who served as showrunner for the first two seasons, returned as co-showrunner after stepping down in season 3. Due to scheduling conflicts, Mary Steenburgen and Dwight Yoakam did not return and their roles were replaced by Mimi Rogers and William Baldwin respectively.

References

  1. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (October 2, 2013). "'Wilfred' Renewed for Fourth and Final Season on FXX". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Patten, Dominic (August 19, 2014). "FXX's 'Wilfred' Series Finale Hits Season High". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Extant," "Big Brother 16" Top Charts". The Futon Critic. July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  4. ↑ Salem, Mitch (August 1, 2014). "UPDATED: THE SKED CABLE/NETWORK THURSDAY SCORECARD – 7/31/14". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on August 4, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  5. ↑ Salem, Mitch (August 7, 2014). "UPDATED: THE SKED CABLE/NETWORK WEDNESDAY SCORECARD – 8/6/14". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Wednesday Cable Originals: 8/13/14". August 14, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
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