
Better Off Ted
Not streaming in your region — see every region's options
Better Off Ted is a satirical office comedy about successful good guy, Ted Crisp, who runs research and development at Veridian Dynamics, a company with a morally questionable approach to its employees. Whether it's standing by a memo with a typo that encourages employees to now (as opposed to not) use offensive language with each other, to championing interoffice dating based on DNA matching to save money on health care, Veridian is a company that puts its bottom line first and employees last. Ted's a single dad to a seven year old girl, and he loves his job, but he's starting to take a closer look at the company's extremely dubious practices.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Racial SensitivityVeridian 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. - 02
JabberwockyEvents 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. - 03
Secrets and LivesThe 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.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
PilotMarch 18, 2009Ted begins to question his company's practices when his boss informs him he must convince a brilliant research scientist to be cryogenically - S01E02
HeroesMarch 25, 2009While 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 bot - S01E03
Through Rose Colored HAZMAT SuitsApril 1, 2009Ted brings his daughter, Rose, to work, where she surprisingly bonds with Veronica. Meanwhile, Phil and Lem reexamine their working relation - S01E04
Season's bestRacial SensitivityApril 8, 2009Veridian comes up with an extremely insensitive solution to a problem with its motion sensors that do not detect black people, and Ted finds - S01E05
Win Some, Dose SomeApril 15, 2009Ted throws his daughter's wrapping paper selling contest when he finds out a handicapped girl is in the competition and to purposely lose a - S01E06
Goodbye Mr. ChipsApril 22, 2009A computer error may cost Ted his job, but Linda and the scientists in the lab come up with a plan to save him. - S01E07
Get HappyMay 5, 2009Veronica 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 - S01E08
You Are the Boss of MeJune 23, 2009Phil 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, - S01E09
BioshuffleJune 30, 2009A toxic leak from a biocomputer creates tension between Linda and Ted when they are forced to share Ted's office. Meanwhile, the new shared - S01E10
Trust and ConsequencesJuly 14, 2009Veronica 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 ab - S01E11
Father, Can You Hair Me?July 21, 2009Veronica 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 te - S01E12
JabberwockyAugust 11, 2009Events spiral out of control when Ted creates a fictitious project to please Linda, but then must create another imaginary project to justif - S01E13
Secrets and LivesAugust 11, 2009The 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 hi
Season02
- S02E01
Love BlurtsDecember 8, 2009Veridian tries to play matchmaker for its employees, but the motives are less than altruistic. Ted's and Linda's matches cause friction betw - S02E02
The Lawyer, the Lemur and the Little ListenerDecember 15, 2009Rose has inside information about pending company layoffs; Linda sells her first children's book; Lem embarks on an affair with a company la - S02E03
Battle of the BulbsDecember 22, 2009A visit from his mother leaves Lem feeling more intimidated than usual as she strikes up an affair with Dr Bhamba. Meanwhile, Ted and Linda - S02E04
It's Nothing Business, It's Just PersonalDecember 29, 2009Veronica's personal life begins to interfere with her work and Ted, ignoring his own advice, is forced to intervene. In the laboratory, a si - S02E05
Season's bestThe Great RepressionJanuary 1, 2010Ted and Linda are falsely accused of sexual harassment, and Veronica's solution only makes matters worse. Meanwhile, Phil and Lem find out t - S02E06
Beating a Dead WorkforceJanuary 5, 2010Veronica 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 anyth - S02E07
Change We Can't Believe InJanuary 5, 2010Ted struggles with an overly talkative security guard who worships him and wants to be his best friend. Meanwhile, a terrified Phil and Lem - S02E08
The Impertence of CommunicationizingJanuary 12, 2010A new corporate memo causes all Veridian employees to insult their colleagues, Ted tries to prove that he's not over-controlling on an MRE p - S02E09
The Long and Winding High RoadJanuary 12, 2010Veronica, 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 h - S02E10
Lust in TranslationJanuary 19, 2010Ted romances a German executive using a Veridian Translator, but it's Phil's voice that does the talking. Meanwhile, Veronica challenges Lin - S02E11
Mess of a SalesmanJanuary 26, 2010Ted 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 a - S02E12
It's My Party and I'll Lie If I Want ToAugust 17, 2010Veronica 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 care - S02E13
Swag the DogAugust 24, 2010Phil and Lem embark on a quest to gain respect around the office, Veronica goes on a reluctant treasure hunt inside the Veridian building, a
Shows like Better Off Ted all similar shows
The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.
- 01Comedy·Drama·CrimeFargo2014·FX
Fargo is a seasonal anthology crime drama with some dark comical elements, inspired by the film Fargo written by the Coen brothers.Compare - 02Comedy·FamilyThe Simpsons1989–present·FOX
The Simpsons is the longest running scripted show in US television history.Compare - 03Comedy·FamilyFamily Guy1999–present·FOX
Family Guy follows Peter Griffin the endearingly ignorant dad, and his hilariously offbeat family of middle-class New Englanders in Quahog, RI.Compare - 04ComedySouth Park1997–present·Comedy Central
South Park is an adult comedy animation show centred around 4 children in the small town of south park.Compare - 05Comedy·FamilyAmerican Dad!2005–present·FOX
In American Dad!, Stan Smith leads the all-American family in this animated sitcom filled with wild and crazy extremes.Compare - 06Comedy·Adventure·Science-FictionRick and Morty2013–present·Adult Swim
Rick is a mentally gifted, but sociopathic and alcoholic scientist and a grandfather to Morty; an awkward, impressionable, and somewhat spineless teenage boy.Compare
Head-to-head pick any opponent
Stack Better Off Ted's full episode-rating history against a rival, on one chart.
Keep exploring top shows
Short on time? The pilot-to-finale shortcut, only the episodes that matter.
MatchupCompare with another showTwo shows' episode ratings on one chart — settle it.
NetworkBest ABC showsMore from the same network, ranked by rating.
GenreBest comedy shows & filmsThe top of the comedy pile, across both mediums.











