Peacock has announced the premiere of the highly anticipated second season of the comedy series Ted, set to debut on March 5, 2026. The trailer, released recently, showcases the humorous adventures of the titular character, a foul-mouthed teddy bear, and his best friend, John Bennett, during their final year of high school.
The official synopsis reveals that the story unfolds in 1994, where Ted and John navigate the challenges of adolescence while living in a working-class home in Boston. They reside with John’s parents, Matty and Susan, and his cousin Blaire. Matty is portrayed as a brash, blue-collar figure who insists on maintaining authority, often clashing with his liberal-minded niece. In contrast, Susan is depicted as kind-hearted and nurturing, while Blaire embodies a more outspoken college student perspective.
As the trailer indicates, John and Ted’s senior year is marked by a series of outrageous escapades. Viewers can expect a mix of mischief, including getting high at school, making prank calls, and encountering jocks in humorous confrontations. The main cast includes Seth MacFarlane voicing Ted, Max Burkholder as John, Alanna Ubach as Susan, Scott Grimes as Matty, and Giorgia Whigham as Blair.
This season serves as a prequel to the popular comedy franchise featuring Mark Wahlberg. The series is written and executive-produced by MacFarlane alongside Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh, with additional executive producers including Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Jason Clark, and Aimee Carlson. Produced by UCP, the first season achieved remarkable success, becoming Peacock’s most-watched original title and maintaining its position as the number one original streaming comedy in the U.S. for over two consecutive months, according to Nielsen.
In a statement, the showrunners expressed their enthusiasm for the new season, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the writers, actors, and crew. They emphasized that the episodes reflect a blend of humor and heartfelt moments centered around the dynamics of a young man, his animated teddy bear, and their dysfunctional family.
Additionally, the franchise is set to expand with an animated sequel series, featuring Mark Wahlberg and Amanda Seyfried reprising their roles from the live-action films. The showrunners concluded their statement with a lighthearted note, suggesting that viewers could support the series by streaming all episodes on multiple devices.
As anticipation builds for the return of Ted, fans can look forward to a fresh batch of episodes filled with the irreverent humor that has defined the franchise.
