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Better Off Ted

Wed, Mar 18, 2009
  • Comedy
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Ted, a successful but morally conscious man, runs a research and development department at a morally questionable corporation, Veridian Dynamics. No achievement is too far fetched and no invention too unorthodox for Veridian. Ted loves his seemingly perfect job; he loves his superhuman boss, Veronica, and colleagues Lem, Phil and Linda, but he's starting to take a closer look at the company's extremely questionable practices... especially when they try to cryogenically freeze one of Ted's scientists for testing purposes.

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Cast

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  • Jay Harrington
    Jay Harrington
    as Ted Crisp
  • Portia De Rossi
    Portia De Rossi
    as Veronica Palmer
  • Andrea Anders
    Andrea Anders
    as Linda Zwordling
  • Jonathan Slavin
    Jonathan Slavin
    as Phil Myman
  • Malcolm Barrett
    Malcolm Barrett
    as Lem Hewitt
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Episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes

Ended · 26 aired
Season 1
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Pilot
    Aired · Thu, Mar 19, 2009 · 30m

    Ted begins to question his company's practices when his boss informs him he must convince a brilliant research scientist to be cryogenically frozen as part of an experiment.

  • E2
    Heroes
    Aired · Thu, Mar 26, 2009 · 30m

    While Phil and Lem work in the lab to create "beef without cows," Veronica takes steps to ensure that Phil won't sue the company for his botched freezing.

  • E3
    Through Rose Colored HAZMAT Suits
    Aired · Thu, Apr 2, 2009 · 30m

    Ted brings his daughter, Rose, to work, where she surprisingly bonds with Veronica. Meanwhile, Phil and Lem reexamine their working relationship and Linda's ex-boyfriend resurfaces.

  • E4
    Racial Sensitivity
    Aired · Thu, Apr 9, 2009 · 30m

    Veridian comes up with an extremely insensitive solution to a problem with its motion sensors that do not detect black people, and Ted finds out that Linda now has a boyfriend who is extremely likable.

  • E5
    Win Some, Dose Some
    Aired · Thu, Apr 16, 2009 · 30m

    Ted throws his daughter's wrapping paper selling contest when he finds out a handicapped girl is in the competition and to purposely lose a bet with Veronica. Meanwhile, Linda gets mad at Phil and Lem when they accidentally dose her.

  • E6
    Goodbye Mr. Chips
    Aired · Thu, Apr 23, 2009 · 30m

    A computer error may cost Ted his job, but Linda and the scientists in the lab come up with a plan to save him.

  • E7
    Get Happy
    Aired · Wed, May 6, 2009 · 30m

    Veronica tries to not be so cold and Ted tries to befriend the older men at Veridian after the results of an office study are revealed, and Linda's request for individuality in the office has unexpected results.

  • E8
    You Are the Boss of Me
    Aired · Wed, Jun 24, 2009 · 30m

    Phil and Lem invite Ted to Medieval Fight Club while his daughter is away with his ex-wife, but come to regret their decision. In addition, Linda comes to regret becoming Veronica's friend.

  • E9
    Bioshuffle
    Aired · Wed, Jul 1, 2009 · 30m

    A toxic leak from a biocomputer creates tension between Linda and Ted when they are forced to share Ted's office. Meanwhile, the new shared workspaces creates a potential romantic interest for Lem.

  • E10
    Trust and Consequences
    Aired · Wed, Jul 15, 2009 · 30m

    Veronica tries to convince Linda to be the scapegoat after Veridian is sued for a faulty product, and Lem finds out that Phil lied to him about going to M.I.T..

  • E11
    Father, Can You Hair Me?
    Aired · Wed, Jul 22, 2009 · 30m

    Veronica has an awkward reconciliation with her father after she finds out that he has a year to live, and Ted wants Phil and Lem to rush testing for a hair growing formula so he can give it to his dad for his birthday.

  • E12
    Jabberwocky
    Aired · Wed, Aug 12, 2009 · 30m

    Events spiral out of control when Ted creates a fictitious project to please Linda, but then must create another imaginary project to justify the expenditures to Veronica.

  • E13
    Secrets and Lives
    Aired · Wed, Aug 12, 2009 · 30m

    The office finds out that Veronica is secretly working as a magician's assistant, Linda sets up a date for Ted, and Phil tries to improve his self confidence.

Season 2
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Love Blurts
    Aired · Wed, Dec 9, 2009 · 30m

    Veridian tries to play matchmaker for its employees, but the motives are less than altruistic. Ted's and Linda's matches cause friction between the two, and Veronica finds out that she's matched up with Lem.

  • E2
    The Lawyer, the Lemur and the Little Listener
    Aired · Wed, Dec 16, 2009 · 30m

    Rose has inside information about pending company layoffs; Linda sells her first children's book; Lem embarks on an affair with a company lawyer.

  • E3
    Battle of the Bulbs
    Aired · Wed, Dec 23, 2009 · 30m

    A visit from his mother leaves Lem feeling more intimidated than usual as she strikes up an affair with Dr Bhamba. Meanwhile, Ted and Linda argue over who gets full credit for the long lasting light bulb idea.

  • E4
    It's Nothing Business, It's Just Personal
    Aired · Wed, Dec 30, 2009 · 30m

    Veronica's personal life begins to interfere with her work and Ted, ignoring his own advice, is forced to intervene. In the laboratory, a single red lab coat causes confusion amongst the scientists.

  • E5
    The Great Repression
    Aired · Sat, Jan 2, 2010 · 30m

    Ted and Linda are falsely accused of sexual harassment, and Veronica's solution only makes matters worse. Meanwhile, Phil and Lem find out there is no such thing as a technological farm when their robotic chemical spill technician is replaced by a human.

  • E6
    Beating a Dead Workforce
    Aired · Wed, Jan 6, 2010 · 30m

    Veronica knows an opportunity when she sees one, and the sudden death of a Veridian employee is just that. Lem is no better - he'll do anything to boost his popularity.

  • E7
    Change We Can't Believe In
    Aired · Wed, Jan 6, 2010 · 30m

    Ted struggles with an overly talkative security guard who worships him and wants to be his best friend. Meanwhile, a terrified Phil and Lem face the prospect of working alone with Veronica for the first time.

  • E8
    The Impertence of Communicationizing
    Aired · Wed, Jan 13, 2010 · 30m

    A new corporate memo causes all Veridian employees to insult their colleagues, Ted tries to prove that he's not over-controlling on an MRE project, and Veronica suddenly feels uncontrollable guilt over her last promotion.

  • E9
    The Long and Winding High Road
    Aired · Wed, Jan 13, 2010 · 30m

    Veronica, Ted and Linda work closely to oust a company rival and Linda proves she can be bad. Meanwhile, Ted can't decide when to take the high road or the low road.

  • E10
    Lust in Translation
    Aired · Wed, Jan 20, 2010 · 30m

    Ted romances a German executive using a Veridian Translator, but it's Phil's voice that does the talking. Meanwhile, Veronica challenges Linda at the Bagel Game.

  • E11
    Mess of a Salesman
    Aired · Wed, Jan 27, 2010 · 30m

    Ted gets his brother a job selling lab supplies, and Phil and Lem go overboard buying items they don't need. Veronica is set to receive an award from the Veridian Foundation to help raise money for a charity she doesn't know about.

  • E12
    It's My Party and I'll Lie If I Want To
    Aired · Tue, Aug 17, 2010 · 30m

    Veronica is suspicious that Ted might be using his daughter Rose to bond with the boss and his daughter in an effort to advance his own career. Meanwhile, Phil and Lem's tentative friendship with Linda doesn't go well when a new invention at Veridian catches Linda telling lies.Note: ABC did not air the final two episodes of the series. Their first broadcast was via Network 10 in Australia.

  • E13
    Swag the Dog
    Aired · Tue, Aug 24, 2010 · 30m

    Phil and Lem embark on a quest to gain respect around the office, Veronica goes on a reluctant treasure hunt inside the Veridian building, and Ted has to confront rumors of staff favoritism.Note: ABC did not air the final two episodes of the series. Their first broadcast was via Network 10 in Australia.