Series synopsis
Happy Town is an American mystery television series that premiered on ABC on April 28, 2010. It ended on July 1, 2010. It was created by Scott Rosenberg, André Nemec. It stars Sam Neill, M.C. Gainey, Amy Acker and Geoff Stults.
The residents of Haplin, Minnesota - also known as "Happy Town" - have enjoyed an uneasy peace while haunted by a number of unsolved kidnappings. Now facing a disturbing new crime that brings unresolved fears to the surface, Haplin's most prominent citizens come under scrutiny as their own secrets are revealed.
Premise
The residents of Haplin, Minnesota - also known as "Happy Town" - have enjoyed an uneasy peace while haunted by a number of unsolved kidnappings. Now facing a disturbing new crime that brings unresolved fears to the surface, Haplin's most prominent citizens come under scrutiny as their own secrets are revealed.
Premise: Don't let the name fool you.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sam Neill as Merritt Grieves
- M.C. Gainey as Sheriff Griffin Conroy
- Amy Acker as Rachel Conroy
- Geoff Stults as Deputy Tommy Conroy
- Steven Weber as John Haplin
- Robert Wisdom as Detective Roger Hobbs
- Jay Paulson as Deputy Eli "Root Beer" Rogers
- Lauren German as Henley Boone
Supporting cast
- Sarah Gadon as Georgia Bravin
- Peter Outerbridge as Dan Farmer
- Abraham Benrubi as Big Dave Duncan
- Ben Schnetzer as Andrew Haplin
Guest cast
- David Cronenberg as Dr. Leichman
- Greg Bryk as Dr. Pete
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 28, 2010 | July 1, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In This Home on Ice The residents of the sun-splashed town of Haplin, Minnesota -- also known as "Happy Town" -- have enjoyed an uneasy peace for the past five years -- but that is about to change. Still haunted by a number of unsolved kidnappings, Haplin now faces a disturbing new crime that brings all of its unresolved fears to the surface. Has the elusive "Magic Man" - who many believe is responsible for the bizarre abductions -- returned to claim yet another innocent victim? As Haplin's mysteries are revealed, many of its prominent citizens' motives come under scrutiny as their own secrets and personalities are peeled back one layer at a time. |
April 28, 2010 |
| 2 |
I Came to Haplin for the Waters Shaken by a grisly murder at the local pond and his father's bizarre, self-inflicted injury, Deputy Tommy Conroy reluctantly accepts the title of Sherriff bestowed on him by town matriarch Peggy Haplin. However Tommy's shocking discovery of Jerry Friddle's murderer forces him to keep yet another of the town's secrets with mixed emotions. Meanwhile, Henley appears to know a lot more about Haplin's dark side than she's letting on - drawing Merritt Grieves closer - but she's determined to get access to the forbidden third-floor room of the mysterious boarding house. |
May 5, 2010 |
| 3 |
Polly Wants a Crack at Her An ominous fearsome hawk soars over Haplin's unsuspecting residents as the Thaw Fest celebration is about to start. Tommy must walk a precarious line when it comes to Friddle's murder, as a state investigator moves in to assist him. Andrew Haplin, still upset over girlfriend Georgia's assault, exacts revenge on who he believes to be the perpetrator -- pays for the consequences. Meanwhile Henley is a victim of a bizarre car accident, but a handsome stranger not only comes to her rescue, but lures her into a surprising, sensual relationship. And when Thaw Fest finally arrives, it comes with chilling and tragic consequences. |
May 12, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 28, 2010 |
| Last aired | July 1, 2010 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |