The live-action Ted series is a prequel to the films, set in 1993 as 16-year-old John Bennett navigates high school with his talking teddy bear and best friend, Ted. Seth MacFarlane voices Ted, while Max Burkholder plays John. Their family includes Alanna Ubach as Susan, Scott Grimes as Matty, and Giorgia Whigham as Blaire.
Which Ted is this cast guide about?
This guide covers the live-action Peacock series, not the Ted films or the announced animated sequel. The prequel takes place in 1993, with the Bennett family living in Framingham, Massachusetts. It follows John’s teenage years and his friendship with Ted. Peacock’s series page identifies it as a Peacock Original.
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Who is in the main cast?
| Actor | Character | Role in the story |
|---|---|---|
| Seth MacFarlane | Ted | Voices the sentient teddy bear and John’s best friend. NBCUniversal also identifies MacFarlane as the franchise creator and says he directed the films and series. |
| Max Burkholder | John Bennett | A 16-year-old high school student whose close friend is Ted. |
| Alanna Ubach | Susan Bennett | John’s mother, described by NBCUniversal as supportive and warm-hearted. |
| Scott Grimes | Matty Bennett | John’s father, described by NBCUniversal as a blowhard and by Peacock as overbearing. |
| Giorgia Whigham | Blaire Bennett | John’s cousin, who lives with the family while attending Emerson College; NBCUniversal characterizes her as ultra-liberal. |
This is the confirmed core cast, not a complete guest-cast index. The official pages cited here do not establish every recurring or guest role across both seasons. NBCUniversal’s series announcement and Peacock’s series listing support the principal cast and character details.
How are the characters connected?
- John and Ted: John is a teenager; Ted is his close friend and a sentient teddy bear.
- John and Susan: Susan is John’s mother.
- John and Matty: Matty is John’s father.
- John and Blaire: Blaire is John’s cousin and lives with the family while attending Emerson College.
How many seasons are available, and where can you watch?
Peacock’s official listing shows two seasons. NBCUniversal says all eight episodes of season two premiered on Peacock on March 5, 2026. Peacock is the official streaming home for the series. The Peacock listing answers the platform’s question, “Where can I watch the ted TV series?”
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What is the audience score?
NBCUniversal reported a 90% Rotten Tomatoes audience score for season one in its May 9, 2024 renewal announcement. That is a historical figure reported at the time of the announcement, not a current rating. Read NBCUniversal’s renewal announcement.
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