Better Off Ted: The Complete First Season releases tomorrow on DVD! This critically-acclaimed series stars Jay Harrington (“Private Practice”), Portia DeRossi (“Ally McBeal”), and Andrea Anders (“Joey”). Entertainment Weekly calls this “the most original sitcom to come along in a while,” and after watching the series myself, I can definitely agree!

DVD Information:
Release Date: December 1, 2009
Episodes: 2-discs, 13 episodes
Run Time: 309 minutes

As head of research and development at Veridian Dynamics, good guy Ted Crisp (Harrington) leads a quirky team of the world’s smartest scientists on a mission to make the impossible possible. From cow-less meat to deadly pumpkins, no project is too bizarre, or too unethical, as long as it’s profitable. Working to appease his beautiful boss (DeRossi), Ted struggles occasionally with his conscience — and his attraction to a comely co-worker (Anders) — but it’s all in a day’s work when you’re Better Off Ted.

Better Off Ted is one of the best original comedy series to come around in a very long time. The writing is sharp, the casting was perfect, and it really can’t get any more quirky than this. It’s amusing, clever, and it will take you out of this world. All of the characters are odd as they say the darndest things and yet all of them are incredibly likable characters. There is so much positive energy, chemistry in this cast it is unfortunate that there are no bloopers on this DVD to look back on the incredible process of filming this show. There is steady character development, steady office romances, and the comedic timing is superb all throughout.

The writing is excellent. The series is told through Ted who talks directly into the camera to narrate what is going on or shares feelings/opinions on what is going on that helps move along the episode. This brings quite a comedic edge to the show since you never know when he will start talking to the camera, hence realizing what he feels is significant to share. There are so many memorable quotes and each episode is better than the next, it will be easy to consider this witty satire one of your favorite shows. While there are no special features on the DVD, it is definitely worth the buy to have the first season on hand to watch whenever you want. You’ll find something new to laugh at every time.

My Top 5 Episodes:
Racial Sensitivity
Get Happy
Jabberwocky
Through Rose Colored HAZMAT Suits
Win Some, Dose Some

Buy Better Off Ted: The Complete First Season tomorrow.