"Maureen Ryan of "The Huffington Post" stated that ""Happy Endings" has so many things going for it that the occasional weak story line or meh scene is not a big deal at all.It's one of the sharpest and warm-hearted comedies on the air, and I enjoy it a lot more than "Modern Family"..."

At the end of the third season, with the show facing possible cancellation due to low ratings, "Rolling Stone" declared that "Happy Endings" was "the most underrated, under-watched series on TV, that may also be the funniest", and went on to say "Despite flying under the radar, "Happy Endings" has stayed afloat for three seasons by earning both critical acclaim and a devoted fan following.