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“Happiness can exist only in acceptance.” – George Orwell

In “Acceptance,” which airs tonight, Ryan’s attempt to reconcile with his sister gives Wilfred a jealous flare… or so Ryan thinks, until he realizes what is happening to Wilfred at doggy day camp while he is with his sister. Ed Helms (The Office) guest stars as what I’d like to describe as Andy Bernard’s evil brother times four… and it works. My favorite moment of the episode has to be when Ryan plays hero and pulls out the big one to save Wilfred from the perverted environment that he is in (ironically). Though this was the only laugh out loud moment for me in this episode. But while tonight’s episode may not deliver the same amount of comedy as the first three episodes did, that one moment in which I highlighted is worth watching the entire episode. Once Ryan accepts the truth in what Wilfred is trying to show him, only then can he become the greatest friend to Wilfred that he can be. Watching that process was odd but worth it.

“Seek respect mainly from thyself, for it comes first from within.” – Steven H. Coogler

Then there’s “Respect,” which airs next week, in which Ryan and Wilfred volunteer at a hospice. It delivers the opposite of respect one way thanks to Wilfred’s hilarious one liners that are so blunt it reminds me of another FX show, Archer which is just as hilarious. At the same time, Wilfred unintentionally earns the respect of the hospice staff after helping out the patients with his incredible sixth sense/animal talent. But then, Wilfred becomes quite ruthless with this new recognition. Why? Well, Ryan did not have the right intentions in volunteering to begin with and Wilfred, as usual brings out Ryan’s weaknesses through an unbelievable act. Wilfred and Ryan’s good vs. evil act on the rooftop during a storm is pretty epic, especially since it looks like Elijah Wood could barely get through the scene without laughing. This was a great episode! While there was plenty to laugh at, I can definitely watch this episode over and over again and get something different out of it… because Wilfred is actually really deep! Who knew a dog could have so much depth? “Respect” was wildly entertaining and thought provoking and should be seen by every FX fan out there! Plus, there’s a reference to The Wire and Rashida Jones (The Office, Parks & Recreation) guest stars!

Wilfred airs Thursdays at 10/9c on FX.