Happy Face
Melissa, you can't hide forever.
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
Season 1 — 8 episodes
E1
The Confession
58m·8.0
Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.
E2
Killing Shame
48m·7.6
Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.
E3
Was It Worth It?
57m·7.2
Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.
E4
Controlled Burn
54m·7.2
Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.
E5
Don't Dream
58m·5.6
Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.
E6
Lorelai
55m·7.2
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.
E7
My Jesperson Girls
54m·7.6
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
E8
The Star
55m·7.0
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.
