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Better Off Ted - Episode Guide

Season 1

Pilot

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2009

Pilot

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.

Heroes

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2009

Heroes

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.

Through Rose Colored HAZMAT Suits

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2009

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.

Racial Sensitivity

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2009

Racial Sensitivity

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.

Win Some, Dose Some

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2009

Win Some, Dose Some

Ted throws his daughter's wrapping paper selling contest when he finds out a handicapped girl is in the competition and to purposely lose a bet with Veronica. Meanwhile, Linda gets mad at Phil and Lem when they accidentally dose her.

Goodbye Mr. Chips

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2009

Goodbye Mr. Chips

A computer error may cost Ted his job, but Linda and the scientists in the lab come up with a plan to save him.

Get Happy

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: May 5, 2009

Get Happy

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.

You Are the Boss of Me

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Jun 23, 2009

You Are the Boss of Me

Phil 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, Linda comes to regret becoming Veronica's friend.

Bioshuffle

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Jun 30, 2009

Bioshuffle

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.

Trust and Consequences

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Jul 14, 2009

Trust and Consequences

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..

Father, Can You Hair Me?

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Jul 21, 2009

Father, Can You Hair Me?

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.

Jabberwocky

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2009

Jabberwocky

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.

Secrets and Lives

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2009

Secrets and Lives

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.

Season 2

Love Blurts

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2009

Love Blurts

Veridian tries to play matchmaker for its employees, but the motives are less than altruistic. Ted's and Linda's matches cause friction between the two, and Veronica finds out that she's matched up with Lem.

The Lawyer, the Lemur and the Little Listener

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2009

The Lawyer, the Lemur and the Little Listener

Rose has inside information about pending company layoffs; Linda sells her first children's book; Lem embarks on an affair with a company lawyer.

Battle of the Bulbs

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Dec 22, 2009

Battle of the Bulbs

A visit from his mother leaves Lem feeling more intimidated than usual as she strikes up an affair with Dr Bhamba. Meanwhile, Ted and Linda argue over who gets full credit for the long lasting light bulb idea.

It's Nothing Business, It's Just Personal

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Dec 29, 2009

It's Nothing Business, It's Just Personal

Veronica's personal life begins to interfere with her work and Ted, ignoring his own advice, is forced to intervene. In the laboratory, a single red lab coat causes confusion amongst the scientists.

The Great Repression

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jan 1, 2010

The Great Repression

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.

Beating a Dead Workforce

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2010

Beating a Dead Workforce

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.

Change We Can't Believe In

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2010

Change We Can't Believe In

Ted struggles with an overly talkative security guard who worships him and wants to be his best friend. Meanwhile, a terrified Phil and Lem face the prospect of working alone with Veronica for the first time.

The Impertence of Communicationizing

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2010

The Impertence of Communicationizing

A new corporate memo causes all Veridian employees to insult their colleagues, Ted tries to prove that he's not over-controlling on an MRE project, and Veronica suddenly feels uncontrollable guilt over her last promotion.

The Long and Winding High Road

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2010

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.

Lust in Translation

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2010

Lust in Translation

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.

Mess of a Salesman

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2010

Mess of a Salesman

Ted 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 award from the Veridian Foundation to help raise money for a charity she doesn't know about.

It's My Party and I'll Lie If I Want To

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Aug 17, 2010

It's My Party and I'll Lie If I Want To

Veronica 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 career. Meanwhile, Phil and Lem's tentative friendship with Linda doesn't go well when a new invention at Veridian catches Linda telling lies.

Note: ABC did not air the final two episodes of the series. Their first broadcast was via Network 10 in Australia.

Swag the Dog

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Aug 24, 2010

Swag the Dog

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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