Better Off Ted

Heroes

Season 1, Episode 2, Aired 3/25/09

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Veronica worries about legal problems after Phil suffers problems after the cryogenic experiment. Phil and Lem try to create meatless beef.

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Jay Harrington

Ted Crisp
Portia de Rossi

Veronica Palmer
Andrea Anders

Linda Zwordling

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OK. But still not there yet.

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By sequoa84, Oct 04, 2011 Report Abuse

I try not to be overly critical and try to judge this fairly as this happens to be just the second episode. Ted tries to step in solve the problem of Phil suing the company. However, the plan backfires as Phil's ego skyrockets and this causes problems with his lab partner Lem. Veronica resorts to desperate measure and flirts with Phil to get his signature on a document that says he won't sue the company. The other focus of the episode was the artificial meat product, which I think was a little funny. The final scene was the best.

Like I mentioned, the show is still not there yet. Mostly the entire premise of the show is silly - bunch of white suited goofy men developing some crazy product. The creamer storyline is getting a bit too much. Jay Harrington looks a bit out of place in terms of his character. Portia de Rossi is still trying hard to put on that chic attitude. I probably think this show would be a one-season affair.moreless

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An absolutely hilarious episode!

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By kellovestv, Apr 01, 2009 Report Abuse

It's great to see another good, funny, unusual comedy appear on television. For so long, the "predictable" sitcom was king and now, the sitcom seems to be a dead format. The Office was a fresh approach to the genre and has been great. I think Better Off Ted stands a chance to be a great comedy as well. It's off-beat and unusual. The characters are likeable and strange. I love the dynamic between the lab partners, Phil and Lem. It's like they're an old married couple. Their dialogue and interaction in this episode was laugh out loud hilarious. The opening comercial for Veridian Dynamics was funny. Ted's boss Veronica is wonderfully agressive and Ted's love interest, Linda is wonderfully weird. I hope it get's picked up for another season!moreless

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- International Airdates: Latin America: September 21, 2009 on Canal FX Czech Republic: April 20, 2010 on Prima COOL United Kingdom: July 27, 2010 on FX Edit
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- (Talking about Phil's involvement in the meat project) Ted: But, without Phil this meat project is not going to happen. Veronica: But, I need the meat project. Ted: Then, you need Phil. Veronica: But, we can't use Phil. Ted: Then, you can't have the meat project. Veronica: But, I need the meat project. Ted: Then, you need Phil. Veronica: But, I can't use Phil. Ted: (awkward silence) You prefer this to small talk? Edit
- Voiceover: Veridian Dynamics. We're the future of food, developing the next generation of food and food-like products. Tomatoes... the size of this baby, lemon-flavored fish, chicken that lay 16 eggs a day, which is a lot for a chicken, organic vegetables chock-full of antidepressants. At Veridian Dynamics, we can even make radishes so spicy that people can't eat them, but we're not, because people can't eat them. Veridian Dynamics. Food. Yum. Edit
- Veronica: Ted. Ted: Veronica. Veronica: How are you? Ted: I'm fine. Why? Veronica: I was just seeing what small talk might look like. Ted: Oh, well, usually, you... Veronica: Please stop. I feel like I just pissed away my day. Edit
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