Ep 6. Conscience

Wilfred season 1 episode 6 titled "Conscience" is a dark comedy that centers around the protagonist Ryan, a troubled and depressed man who struggles with his life and the world around him. The episode starts with Ryan working on an important paper for work while Wilfred, his neighbor's dog who appears to Ryan as a man in a dog costume, is trying to distract him from his work.

As Ryan tries to focus on his paper, he starts to hear a voice in his head that he recognizes as his conscience. The conscience takes the form of a stern, judgmental older man who criticizes Ryan for his past mistakes and failures. Ryan tries to ignore the voice but it becomes increasingly persistent and starts to interfere with his work and his relationship with Wilfred.

The episode explores Ryan's struggles with his conscience and his attempts to overcome his self-doubt and guilt. As the conscience becomes more aggressive and critical, Ryan becomes more and more lost in his own thoughts and loses his grip on reality.

The episode also includes a subplot involving Wilfred's attempts to train a woman he is interested in, Candy, to be more of a "dog person". Wilfred's interactions with Candy are humorous and provide a light-hearted counterpoint to Ryan's psychological turmoil.

Throughout the episode, the tension continues to escalate as Ryan's conscience becomes more aggressive and Ryan becomes more and more lost in his own mind. Ultimately, Ryan is forced to confront his past mistakes and face his inner demons in order to regain control of his thoughts and his life.

The episode is a powerful exploration of the complexities of the human mind and the struggles that people face in trying to reconcile their past mistakes and find a way forward. The humor and light-hearted moments provide a welcome reprieve from the dark subject matter, making this episode a standout in the first season of Wilfred.