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Season 1 – Wonderfalls

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A 20-something Niagara Falls souvenir-shop worker finds her life is changed forever when inanimate animal figures - toys, cartoon images etc. - begin talking to her. Their cryptic messages set into motion a chain of events that invariably lead her into the lives of others.
Wonderfalls — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Although the premise couldn't sustain the show beyond a single season, Wonderfalls' deadpan protagonist and witty dialogue offer a distinctive take on twentysomething angst.

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Nina Autostraddle I fell in love with Fuller's quirky storytelling style and hilarious female protagonist. Aug 13, 2021 Full Review John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture Wonderfalls...is Joan of Arcadia without God. Which is probably why I prefer it. Sep 25, 2018 Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe If the show can maintain its ability to meet Jaye on her own tart and acerbic level, it could grow into a wonderfully insane, and wonderfully unrepentant, series. Sep 25, 2018 Full Review Sabienna Bowman TV Equals It was quirky with a terrifically deadpan sense of humor and a flawless cast that included the underrated Caroline Dhavernes, Lee Pace and Katie Finneran. Sep 25, 2018 Full Review People Staff People Magazine The reason to watch Wonderfalls is Dhavernas. Her Jaye is appealing even when obstinate, embraceable even when she's pushing people away. Sep 25, 2018 Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) "Wonderfalls" has a lot going for it, but it's trying a tad too hard to be quirky instead of just letting the quirkiness flow. Sep 25, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Juan Luis V I really liked it back in 2004 when it first aired. Finding it in 2025 was a blast. It's fun and keeps you engaged. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/25 Full Review Audience Member Wonderfalls a excelent fresh fantasy-comedy-drama TV series ,great characters ,great performences AND script . Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This is honestly one of my favorite series ever. I really enjoyed it and watch it over again. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Caroline Dhavernas

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Diana Scarwid

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William Sadler

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Katie Finneran

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Lee Pace

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Tracie Thoms

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 12, 2004 Wax Lion Inanimate objects talk to a clerk (Caroline Dhavernas) who sells souvenirs at a Niagara Falls gift shop; Jaye sets off a chain reaction when she follows a wax lion's advice. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 19, 2004 Karma Chameleon The animals help Jaye regain control after a woman she befriends turns her life upside down. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 26, 2004 Wound-Up Penguin Jaye's adventures continue when she discovers a woman hiding out in the Barrel. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 1, 2004 Pink Flamingos Jaye's father ends up in the hospital after she helps him collect garbage; the muses instruct Jaye to help an old high-school nemesis. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 23, 2004 Crime Dog When Jaye's brother sees her talking to inanimate objects, he begins to question her state of mind; the animals help Jaye reunite her family with the housekeeper. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 23, 2004 Muffin Buffalo Jaye befriends a neighbor known as "Fat Pat"; the animals prod Jaye to withhold Mrs. Beattle's disability checks. Details Episode 7 Airs undefined Barrel Bear Jaye meets the first American woman to successfully plunge over the falls in a barrel but gets a shock when the woman speaks at a charity fundraiser. Details Episode 8 Airs undefined Lovesick Ass A Russian mail-order bride comes to town looking for her husband-to-be, but he's nowhere to be found; romance blossoms between Jaye and Eric. Details Episode 9 Airs undefined Safety Canary Jaye causes zookeeper Penelope to lose her job; Eric's unfaithful wife, Heidi, re-enters his life. Details Episode 10 Airs undefined Lying Pig Heidi gets amnesia; Jaye tells Aaron inanimate objects speak to her; Jaye's mother goes out with a doctor (Mark Aiken). Details Episode 11 Airs undefined Cocktail Bunny Jaye begins spying on Heidi after a brass monkey tells her that Heidi is going to kill Eric. Details Episode 12 Airs undefined Totem Mole Jaye encourages Bill Hooten to become spiritual leader; Sharon encounters a former rival; Mahandra seeks a grant. Details Episode 13 Airs undefined Caged Bird Jaye has one last chance to confess her feelings for Eric, but a hostage situation complicates her plan. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Bryan Fuller, Todd Holland, Tim Minear
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 12, 2004