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The Ted franchise is a raunchy comedy series created by Seth MacFarlane, centered around John Bennett and his crude, talking teddy bear, Ted. The series, known for its humor and commentary on friendship and maturity, includes two films and a prequel television series.

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Ted
Created by
Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild
Cast
Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Jessica Barth, Mila Kunis, Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, Patrick Warburton, Morgan Freeman, Patrick Stewart, Tom Skerritt, John Slattery, Sam J. Jones
First Film
Ted
Latest Film
Ted 2
First TV Show
Ted
Latest TV Show
Ted

First Episode Air Date
January 11, 2024
Current Series
Ted
TV Show(s)
Ted
Movie(s)
Ted, Ted 2
Character(s)
Ted (Ted), John Bennett, Tami-Lynn, Lori Collins, Samantha Jackson, Donny (Ted), Rex (Ted), Robert (Ted)

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Seth MacFarlane's Ted Series Reimagined As An Adult Animated Show In His Signature Art Style
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The Ted Show’s Patrick Stewart Replacement Could Not Have Been More Perfect
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Peacock's Ted Prequel Show Has To Get Renewed For Season 2 After Its Streaming Win
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“Spot On, Every Single Shot”: Seth MacFarlane’s Ted Prequel Show Leaves VFX Artists Floored As Excitement For Season 2 Builds
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Seth MacFarlane's Ted prequel series leaves VFX artists floored by how the title character is animated as excitement for season 2 builds.

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Ted Season 2 Gets Major Production Update From Seth MacFarlane: "The Funniest Season Yet!"
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Ted creator, director, and star Seth MacFarlane shares a major update on season 2 of the Peacock comedy prequel series, which premiered in 2024.

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Mark Wahlberg’s Raunchy Buddy Comedy Finds Streaming Success 13 Years After Becoming A Box Office Smash
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While Mark Wahlberg is known for his action and dramatic films, his raunchy buddy comedy is doing well on streaming thirteen years later.

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Ted Season 2 BTS Video Reveals First Look At The Returning Bennett Family
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Giorgia Whigham shares a new behind-the-scenes video from Ted season 2, revealing the first look at the Bennett family's return in the hit prequel.

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Ted Star Alanna Ubach Talks Awards Consideration, Fan Praise, Season 2 Plans, Euphoria Season 3 & More
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Ted star Alanna Ubach opens up about getting awards consideration for the prequel show, plans for season 2, Euphoria season 3 and more.

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Ted Season 2 Gets Exciting Production Update From Star In BTS Photo
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Scott Grimes offers an exciting production update on Ted season 2, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo from the next season of the hit prequel.

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Ted Season 2 Renewed By Peacock After Record-Breaking Streaming Debut
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Ted season 2 has been confirmed at Peacock, months after a strong debut, although new reporting reveals it was not a straightforward decision.

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9 Biggest Things The Ted TV Show Reveals About John & Ted’s Lives Before The Movies
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Seth MacFarlane's Ted TV show takes place years before the movies, so it includes plenty of new information on the film's main two characters.

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Ted TV Show Achieves An Impressive Streaming Feat For A Peacock Show
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The comedy prequel Ted achieves a rare success for a Peacock Original, as the renewal of the Seth MacFarlane show has not yet been confirmed.

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Mark Wahlberg's Absence In Ted TV Show Gets Definitive Response From Franchise Creator
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Ted franchise creator and star Seth MacFarlane responds to Mark Wahlberg's absence in the new TV show, set 20 years before the first movie.

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Seth MacFarlane's Ted Prequel Show Sets Peacock Streaming Record
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Seth MacFarlane’s new Ted show, which serves as a prequel to the movies, has set a new streaming record following its debut on Peacock.

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Ted TV Show Rotten Tomatoes Score Breaks Franchise Record
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The Ted TV show breaks a Rotten Tomatoes record for the franchise with its audience score, cementing the series as a memorable new entry.

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Ted Prequel Show Reviews Are In - How Does It Compare to the Original Movies?
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Critics share their full thoughts on Ted, the Peacock show that is a prequel to the Seth MacFarlane movies about a foul-mouthed talking teddy bear.

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Ted Interview: Writers Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh On Collaborating With Seth MacFarlane
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Ted writers and producers Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh open up about collaborating with Seth MacFarlane and pushing their work into R-rated territory.

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Ted Interview: Max Burkholder & Giorgia Whigham On Unique Casting And Puppet Acting "Insanity"
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Ted stars Max Burkholder and Giorgia Whigham discuss their unique casting in the Seth MacFarlane show and the craziness of CGI and puppet acting.

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Ted Interview: Alanna Ubach & Scott Grimes On Reimagining Characters For Seth MacFarlane's Prequel Show
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Ted stars Alanna Ubach and Scott Grimes discuss making Seth MacFarlane's prequel show and reimagining their characters from the movies.

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Why Ted 3 Isn't Happening (But A Prequel Is)
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It's been almost a decade since Ted 2, and while Ted 3 isn't happening, Seth MacFarlane has been hard at work filming a Ted prequel series.

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Ted TV Show Trailer Reveals The Bear's Raunchy Early Adventures With John
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The trailer for the Ted TV series reveals the stuffed bear's raunchy early adventures with John as the best friends attend high school together.

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Seth MacFarlane's Ted Trailer Shows A More Optimistic Version Of The Bear In Prequel Show
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The Ted series trailer reveals a more optimistic (though still irreverent) version of Seth MacFarlane's talking bear in the Peacock prequel show.

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Why Mila Kunis ed On Ted 2
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Mila Kunis played a major role in the original movie but here's why she didn't return for Ted 2. The sequel arrived in cinemas in 2015.

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