The essential episodes of Better Off Ted
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Better Off Ted — each pick states its reason.
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
Through Rose Colored HAZMAT Suits
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.
- 04
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.
- 05
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.
- 06
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.
- 07
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..
- 08
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.
- 09
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.
- 10
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.
- 11
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.
- 12
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.
- 13
The Long and Winding High Road
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.
- 14
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.
- 15
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.
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