Better Off Ted (2009)
Kernel Score: 84% · 222 ratings
Genres: Comedy
First aired: 2009-03-18
Seasons: 2 · 26 episodes
Where to watch Better Off Ted
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Better Off Ted parents' guide: ages 10+
Parents need to know that Better Off Ted is a workplace satire poking fun at a morally questionable corporation's unethical practices.
- Language: A little — TV-PG rated workplace comedy with mild language typical of the rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Jay Harrington as Ted Crisp
- Portia De Rossi as Veronica Palmer
- Andrea Anders as Linda Zwordling
- Jonathan Slavin as Phil Myman
- Malcolm Barrett as Lem Hewitt
Better Off Ted FAQ
Is Better Off Ted good?
Better Off Ted has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 222 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Better Off Ted?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Better Off Ted OK for kids?
Better Off Ted is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 10+. Parents need to know that Better Off Ted is a workplace satire poking fun at a morally questionable corporation's unethical practices.
What shows are like Better Off Ted?
If you liked Better Off Ted, try The Office, The Office, Green Wing and The Thick of It.