Happy Face
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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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1Episode 1The Confession
58 min
Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.
2Episode 2Killing Shame
48 min
Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.
3Episode 3Was It Worth It?
57 min
Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.
4Episode 4Controlled Burn
54 min
Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.
5Episode 5Don't Dream
58 min
Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.
6Episode 6Lorelai
55 min
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.
7Episode 7My Jesperson Girls
54 min
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
8Episode 8The Star
55 min
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.
Actors
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
