Ted Returns with a Fresh Run of Chaos on Sky and NOW

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By Jon Donnis

All episodes of the live action comedic prequel Ted, now heading into its second season, will arrive on Sky and NOW in the UK and Ireland in March. The show continues to dig into the early days of the foul-mouthed bear from the Ted films, dropping us back into the '90s at a point where his fleeting brush with fame has already faded. He has retreated to life in Framingham, Massachusetts with his closest mate, seventeen year old John Bennett, played by Max Burkholder. They live with John's parents, Matty and Susan, played by Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach, along with cousin Blaire, played by Giorgia Whigham. Ted is still a terrible influence on John, yet his loyalty never really wavers, and he always finds a way to push himself a little too far for the sake of friendship.

Seth MacFarlane, who writes, directs, produces and voices Ted, offered a joint note with fellow EPs, writers and co showrunners Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh. They say they are excited to share a second batch of episodes that reflect the work of the writers, actors and visual effects artists who bring the bear to life. They describe the eight episodes as filthy, funny and oddly heartfelt, centred on a teenager, his talking teddy bear and a family that barely functions. They even joke that anyone who dislikes the series can seek revenge by letting the episodes run on every device in the house.

Season two sees MacFarlane return as EP, writer, director and co showrunner, working alongside Corrigan and Walsh. Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Jason Clark and Aimee Carlson from Fuzzy Door also serve as EPs. The regular cast remains led by MacFarlane, Burkholder, Ubach, Grimes and Whigham.

The series is produced by UCP, part of Universal Studio Group, along with Fuzzy Door and MRC, and it is distributed by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution. Katie Keenan and Lucy Criddle acquired the new season for Sky.

Ted will make his return on Sky and NOW in March 2026.