Pilot

"Pilot" is the series premiere of the American sitcom Better Off Ted aired on ABC. It premiered on March 18, 2009, with mostly positive reviews, and over five and a half million viewers. In the premiere, Ted struggles with the ethics of freezing one of his scientists on his company's orders. Meanwhile, Linda is stealing creamer from the office in order to satisfy her need to rebel against the company. Iranian comedian Maz Jobrani plays Dr. Bhamba, originally a one-time character. Bhamba became a recurring character, next appearing in "Goodbye Mr. Chips". Cast Jay Harrington as Theodore Margaret "Ted" Crisp Portia de Rossi as Veronica Palmer Andrea Anders as Linda Katherine Zwordling Jonathan Slavin as Dr. Philip "Phil" Myman Malcolm Barrett as Dr. Lem Hewitt Isabella Acres as Rose Crisp