Better Off Ted: Season 1

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Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Critic Reviews

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: March 18, 2009

Starring: Portia de Rossi, Jay Harrington, Jonathan Slavin

Summary: Ted starts having doubts about working in the research and development department of Veridian Dynamics, where anything can happen, from weapons being made from pumpkins to employees being used as test subjects.

Creator: Victor Fresco

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Secrets and Lives
Air Date: August 11, 2009
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S1:E12. Jabberwocky
Air Date: August 11, 2009
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S1:E11. Father, Can You Hair Me?
Air Date: July 21, 2009

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Misha Davenport

It has wit, humor and a set of flawed but likable and offbeat characters not unlike the ones on the sophisticated "Arrested Development." Read full review

Ken Tucker

Better Off Ted is certainly the most original sitcom to come along in a while. Read full review

Rob Owen

Set in the offices of Veridian Dynamics, a behemoth conglomerate, this single-camera, laugh-track-free comedy is the funniest show ABC has birthed in quite some time. Read full review

Alessandra Stanley

At its best, Better Off Ted is like some of the better new comedies on NBC and CBS, shows that blend mordant satire with odd, endearing characters that viewers want to keep watching. Ms. Anders in particular is a very funny, appealing actress who makes even dull patches of dialogue amusing; Mr. Slavin and Mr. Barrett bring comic heft to their small roles. Read full review

David Hinckley

A funny, fast-paced and rather refreshing new ABC sitcom that looks at contemporary office life in much the same way as the comic strip "Dilbert." Read full review

Verne Gay

Honestly, it's a complete oddball with some charm and a few good lines. Read full review

Hal Boedeker

This sendup of corporate life is no Office or 30 Rock. Good guy Ted (Jay Harrington) is just too bland, and heartless villain Veronica (Portia de Rossi) constantly upstages him. Read full review

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Godspeed

Apr 20, 2011

This is one of the greatest shows that just keeps u interested throughout the whole thing. I would recommend to everyone in the world if possible. Just amazing

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GabeC

Mar 19, 2009

One of the best comedies I've seen on TV in a long long time. That guy Malcolm Barrett is hysterical. He's the AT&T / Bud Light guy.

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MichaelM

Mar 29, 2009

Easily the most interesting and original comedy in years. I enjoy the clean humor and depth of character, oh and Rose, she is adorable. "you don't freeze people who come to your daughters birthday party". I hope the show doesn't decline to fast, I imaging this kind of show is Easily the most interesting and original comedy in years. I enjoy the clean humor and depth of character, oh and Rose, she is adorable. "you don't freeze people who come to your daughters birthday party". I hope the show doesn't decline to fast, I imaging this kind of show is difficult to keep fresh.… Expand

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gracea

Apr 25, 2009

It's really getting its groove on as the weeks pass. Good pacing, genuinely funny, well played and the refreshing feel of a team of players not content with just filling in the dots. Salt & Peppa lab buddies are pure gold.

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PrestonJ

Mar 22, 2009

Fun, different, completely original, and a great cast. Not much direction but it doesn't need it. Due to it not being a drama about Docs, Lawyers, or Cops i give it one to two seasons before the network pulls it for yet another crappy rip off of Law and Order (which is still the best Fun, different, completely original, and a great cast. Not much direction but it doesn't need it. Due to it not being a drama about Docs, Lawyers, or Cops i give it one to two seasons before the network pulls it for yet another crappy rip off of Law and Order (which is still the best procedural cop show on TV).… Expand

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NRowan

Jan 25, 2011

Awesome, funny show. Great characters. Such a pity it was canceled. These days it's getting to the point where I wait for series to get canceled before I start watching it.

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MarkC

Mar 19, 2009

If this is supposed to be a comedy, then where are the jokes? Where were the funny situations?

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

84
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: December 8, 2009
Season 1

66
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 18, 2009
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  S1:E13. Secrets and Lives
  Air Date: August 11, 2009
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  S1:E12. Jabberwocky
  Air Date: August 11, 2009
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  S1:E11. Father, Can You Hair Me?
  Air Date: July 21, 2009
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  S1:E10. Trust and Consequences
  Air Date: July 14, 2009
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  S1:E9. Bioshuffle
  Air Date: June 30, 2009
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  S1:E8. You Are the Boss of Me
  Air Date: June 23, 2009
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  S1:E7. Get Happy
  Air Date: May 5, 2009
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  S1:E6. Goodbye, Mr. Chips
  Air Date: April 22, 2009
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  S1:E5. Win Some, Dose Some
  Air Date: April 15, 2009
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  S1:E4. Racial Sensitivity
  Air Date: April 8, 2009
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  S1:E3. Through Rose Colored HAZMAT Suits
  Air Date: April 1, 2009
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  S1:E2. Heroes
  Air Date: March 25, 2009
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: March 18, 2009