'Better Off Ted' is back! So why aren't you watching?

Remember the hilarious ABC sitcom "Better Off Ted"? You know, the side-splittingly fresh and funny series about working in a massive, soulless corporation that stars a spot-on Jay Harrington as the zippy Ted and Portia de Rossi as his fantastically frigid boss, Veronica? Well, its second season premiered last night — only, it garnered a dismal 3.8 million total viewers and ended up in a fourth-place finish in its time slot. Now, is this any way to treat this witty and wacky gem? 

If you weren't one of the five people who actually caught the show at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, "Better Off Ted's" Season 2 premiere proved that the comedy hadn't lost any of its snappy bite during its hiatus. The whole episode revolved around Veridian Dynamics using its genetic engineering techniques to match up its employees so that they'll have children that won't cost them an arm and a leg in healthcare. Ha! It also involved a subplot in which Ted pretends he's Native American to hide the fact that he said "I love you" to a woman on their first date.

But you don't have to take my word for it. Check out this clip from the show:

Did we mention the noteworthy guest stars? Here's Taye Diggs making an appearance as a freaky hot guy who is genetically matched up with Linda (Andrea Anders):

Really, there's no reason that people shouldn't watch this smart, all-around awesome comedy. Though maybe what this series deserves is a time slot worthy of its comedic genius. Wouldn't "Better Off Ted" be a better fit with ABC's successful Wednesday night comedy bloc alongside "Modern Family" rather than in its current position on Tuesdays following the ailing "Scrubs" Version 2.0? To borrow a line from De Rossi's Veronica, let's hope that this will be one Indian story that will end happily!

— Allyssa Lee

Photo: Jay Harrington and Taye Diggs. Credit: ABC / Karen Neal

Comments

[Zombie Hero]

Just another reason to not watch ABC. Anytime they have something of quality, they put it on a bad time and don't promote it. Then they bring on the Bachelor and show us how dismal humanity really is.

This show has been a gem from the start. The comedic timing and cast chemistry is second to none. How can you not laugh at a racist motion detector or match making it's employees dna so they can save money on health insurance.

Perhaps its America's fault. If it's not sultry gossip or "reality" television then we aren't watching. Shame on you ABC and shame on us America.

[scott]

Never watched this show, but it sounds like a winner.
I'm going to give it a shot.

[Jae]

This is one of the funniest and not-dumbed down comedies to air on television in a long time. Funnier than 30 Rock, right up with Modern Family.

I hope it doesn't suffer the fate of Arrested Development. I'd like to watch this one for a long time.

[Foualier]

I've watched the whole first season and last night's episode and I'll stop there. The show is sweet and means well, but "witty", "smart", "comedic genius", really? Sorry, but no. The humor is oh so boring . We get it, big corporations are evil. This comedy just doesn't make me laugh.

[Ava Gacser]

ABC needs to move "Better Off Ted" to its Wednesday night comedy block instead of burying it on Tuesdays. Give it a chance already!

[Ted Fan]

I waited to respond until I'd seen two episodes of the new season. I'm more convinced than ever that "Ted" is not just good, it's diabolically brilliant. I mean, come on, where else are you going to see Taye Diggs as a furry? Who even knew he was funny? And the second one, where some poor worker bee gets tasered and it smells "bacony" to the executives? That slayed me. I don't know why ABC insists on teaming Ted with the weaker "Scrubs." Seems a waste. People I know watch "Ted" on TiVo with "Modern Family," which you'd think is how ABC would program them -- unless the corporate network thugs are trying to taser our Ted?? Say it ain't so, McPherson!

[sukibaby]

This show is fantastic! It's brilliantly written, brilliantly acted (Especially Portia de Rossi who manages to steal every single scene she's in!) and hilariously funny, I just don't understand why ABC aren't screaming from the rooftops about it! If they could just do what others have suggested and move it to a better time slot, I'm sure it would do well!

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE give this show a chance , you won't regret it, it really doesn't deserve to die!

[Steve]

Why aren't people watching. I tell everyone I meet about how funny this show is. It will be a sad day if ABC cancels the show.

Veronica is whitty, Ted is hilarious and Phil and Lem bring it all together. Best how ever! What can lowly people like me do (other than watching and keep the word of mouth going) to keep this show on the air?

[sean]

The best show for sure. I only watch ABC for this reason. Please ABC don't cancel it. Sign the petition guys and save the show At: www.savebetteroffted.com 3rd season please!!