The web series is sponsored by car manufacturer Subaru.[2]
Production
Production
The web series was written by Jason Berger and Jen Regan. The first two webisodes were directed by Steven Mesner, with the remaining four directed by members of the Happy Endings cast: Zachary Knighton directed the third webisode, Elisha Cuthbert the fourth, Casey Wilson the fifth and Adam Pally the sixth and final webisode.[3]
Release
A new webisode was made available each Wednesday on ABC's website from February 29, 2012, which mirrored the air dates of the final six episodes of the TV show's second season.
Plot
The series depicts the events that follow after Penny announces she is getting rid of her storage space and selling everything inside, including her very first car. This causes everyone to remember an important milestone in their lives that took place in the car.
Cast and characters
The series stars the entire cast from Happy Endings.
Penny announces to Alex and Max that she's getting rid of her storage space, which means she is selling her first car.
2
"Webisode 2"
Steven Mesner
Jen Regan
March 7, 2012 (2012-03-07)
Jane and Brad hear of Penny's plans and reminisce about when they went to an Eagle-Eye Cherry concert.
3
"Webisode 3"
Zachary Knighton
Jason Berger
March 14, 2012 (2012-03-14)
Max attempts to end his decade-long debate with Dave about Waterworld.
4
"Webisode 4"
Elisha Cuthbert
Jason Berger
March 21, 2012 (2012-03-21)
As Penny waits for the buyer of her car, she recollects how she got the 1998 Chicago Bulls championship ring that is on her set of keys.
5
"Webisode 5"
Casey Wilson
Jen Regan
March 28, 2012 (2012-03-28)
While going through a box that was at the back of Penny's truck with Max, Alex stumbles across her old pager and attempts to contact her past-self.
6
"Webisode 6"
Adam Pally
Jen Regan
April 4, 2012 (2012-04-04)
Penny meets with the gang to say farewell to her truck before meeting with the potential buyer.
Special (2012)
Title
Original air date
"Happy Rides - Behind the Scenes!"
April 4, 2012 (2012-04-04)
A behind-the-scenes special of the 'Happy Rides' webisodes, hosted by Ben Begley.
Reception
The series has received high praise, noting that it doesn't stray from the show's signature tone.[2] It has also been praised as the webisodes "feels like a bonus episode" as they were used to promote Subaru's "First Car" promotion rather than promoting a product within the series. The actors also received praise, with some noting "the actors are in top form".[4]
