Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best sitcoms and comedy shows from both the UK and the USA.

Today we will be looking at a comedy where he last two episodes of the series were not aired in the US – Better Off Ted 

About the Show

Summary of Plot

In a science-based company, a manager tries to keep control of his scientists while being pressured by his shrewd boss. – iMDB

Number of Seasons / Episodes

2 Seasons

Characters:

Jay Harrington – Ted Crisp
Portia de Rossi – Veronica Palmer
Andrea Anders – Linda Zwordling
Jonathan Slavin – Phil Myman
Malcolm Barrett – Lem Hewitt

Trivia

• Veronica’s metal office chair is the same chair from the police station in Demolition Man (1993).
• Creator Victor Fresco also created Andy Richter Controls the Universe.
• The last two episodes of the series were not aired in the US
• The show’s pilot episode averaged a total of 5.64 million viewers, making it one of ABC’s lowest debuts.
• Creator Victor Fresco also created Santa Clarita Diet

Clips

Trailer