Better Off Ted

73
Metascore
2009-2010
2 seasons
ABC
Comedy, Science Fiction
TV-PG

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

73
Metascore
2009-2010
2 seasons
ABC
Comedy, Science Fiction
TV-PG

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

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