If you loved
ted
Seth MacFarlane · Series · 2024
If you loved the irreverent, messy, and deeply loyal bond at the heart of ted, you will appreciate these stories.
Books on the same thread
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
Matthew Perry · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with ted: Friendship.
Much like the chaotic life of the bear in ted, this memoir explores the raw, unflinching reality behind a public persona, balancing dark humor with the genuine struggle for connection.
The Teacher
Freida McFadden · Book · 2024
Explores: Teacher-Student Relationship, Secrets, Betrayal.
If the suburban dysfunction of ted kept you entertained, this thriller delivers a similar focus on the secrets hidden within local communities and the consequences of fractured trust.
My Friends
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2025
Shares 2 threads with ted: Friendship, Nostalgia.
This story echoes the nostalgic, character-driven friendship found in ted, focusing on the powerful and often messy bonds that form during youth and persist throughout the changing years.
A Man Called Ove: A Novel
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2016
Explores: Grumbling protagonist, Unexpected friendship, Redemption.
Fans of the grumpy yet oddly endearing dynamic in ted will enjoy how this narrative centers on an unlikely, transformative friendship that disrupts a man's solitary and rigid world.
Films on the same thread
Ted
Seth MacFarlane · Film · 2012
Shares a thread with ted: Stoner Comedy.
This film is the essential companion to the series, exploring the same core tension between maturity and the comfort of an immature, lifelong bond that defined the original ted.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
The self-deprecating humor and focus on the complexities of adult friendship mirror the comedic spirit of ted, offering a conversational look at the people we choose to keep close.
Rooster Teeth Podcast
Rooster Teeth · Podcast · 2024
Explores: Friendship dynamics, Pop culture commentary, Improvised humor.
This podcast captures the same improvised, casual friendship dynamics that make the dialogue in ted feel so authentic, focusing on the humor found in everyday banter and shared experiences.
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Common questions
Is ted set in the present day?
No, the show is not set in the present day. The series takes place in 1993, following the life of the bear Ted as he lives with his sixteen-year-old best friend John Bennett and his family in a working-class Boston home.
Who does ted live with in the show?
In the series, Ted lives with his best friend, sixteen-year-old John Bennett. They reside in a working-class Boston home alongside John's parents and his cousin during the year 1993.
Is ted a good influence on John in the show?
The series portrays Ted as a questionable influence on his sixteen-year-old friend John Bennett. Despite this, Ted is depicted as a loyal companion who is willing to go out on a limb to help John and his family when they need him.
How old is John Bennett in ted?
John Bennett is sixteen years old in the 2024 series titled ted. He lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents, his cousin, and his best friend, the titular bear, during the year 1993.