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It's 1993 and Ted the bear's moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. Ted may not be the best influence on John, but when it comes right down to it, he's willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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It's 1993 and Ted the bear's moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. Ted may not be the best influence on John, but when it comes right down to it, he's willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family.
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Episode 1
John and Ted use the school's phone to call a phone-sex hotline, leading to an investigation.
Directed by Seth MacFarlaneWritten by Aaron LeeGuest stars Penny Johnson Jerald, Ara Hollyday, Liz Richman, Erin Moore, Francesca Xuereb, Scott Michael Campbell, Peter Macon, Michael Gunning
Episode 2
Ted starts a risky love affair with a married woman; Matty deals with erectile dysfunction.
Directed by Seth MacFarlaneWritten by Dana GouldGuest stars Michaela McManus, Ross Partridge, Brett Rickaby, Jessica Lundy, Eve Sigall
Episode 3
John, Ted and Blaire must complete a drug dealer's Dungeons & Dragons campaign to score weed.
Directed by Seth MacFarlaneWritten by Chelsea DavisonGuest stars Brennan Lee Mulligan, Derek Mears, Martin Klebba, Matt Gottlieb, Matthew Haddad, Sebastian Schier, Alexander Vogt, Jared Wernick
Episode 4
Blaire's rom-com movie marathon annoys Matty; Ted and John double date with their elderly neighbor.
Directed by Seth MacFarlaneWritten by Seth MacFarlane, Julius SharpeGuest stars Marissa Shankar, Gail Goldberg, Brooke Dillman, Joe Moran
Episode 5
John and Ted audition for the school play; Matty and Susan get part-time jobs at Dunkin' Donuts.
Directed by Seth MacFarlaneWritten by Julius SharpeGuest stars Ara Hollyday, Jack Seavor McDonald, Liz Richman, Erin Moore, Francesca Xuereb, Michael Gunning, Matthew Bellows, Tom Plumley
Episode 6
Blaire finds herself navigating an unexpected pregnancy, leading to mixed reactions from the family.
Directed by Seth MacFarlaneWritten by Chelsea DavisonGuest stars Gail Goldberg, Evan Hannemann, Dana Gould, Danny Jolles, Charlene deGuzman, Matthew Holcomb, Casey Williams, Noah Kaye Bentley
Episode 7
Susan takes the fall for John and Ted when a police officer finds their weed during a traffic stop.
Directed by Seth MacFarlaneWritten by Kirker ButlerGuest stars Charly Jordan, Asha Etchison, Jen Kober, Josh Archer, Phil Abrams, Cali Morales, Wilma Rivera, Julie Goldman
Episode 8
John and Ted create a fake newspaper to keep Matty from learning about the O.J. Simpson verdict.
Directed by Seth MacFarlaneWritten by Brad Walsh, Paul CorriganGuest stars Ian McKellen, Don Lake, Tim Russ, Jeremy Ratchford, Michael Patrick McGill, Ashley Gibson, Vincent Washington, Kelcey Watson
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Max BurkholderJohn Bennett
Alanna UbachSusan Bennett
Scott GrimesMatty Bennett
Giorgia WhighamBlaire Bennett
Seth MacFarlaneBill Clinton (uncredited)
Penny Johnson JeraldPrincipal Bernard
Mike HenryBank Employee
Charly JordanSheila Borgwort
PeacockUnited States
UCPUnited States
MRCUnited States
Fuzzy Door ProductionsUnited States
