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Is ted safe for children?

TV-MA Comedy Not recommended
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Not recommended
# Ted Parental Guide **Not recommended for children.** This mature comedy features strong language, frequent sexual references, and violence throughout. The show centers on an adult storyline involving a talking bear and is designed for adult audiences only. It's inappropriate for anyone under 17.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Strong
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Sexual Content
Moderate
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Horror / Scary
Moderate
Type
TV Show
Released
2024
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy

It's 1993 and Ted the bear's moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. Ted may not be the best influence on John, but when it comes right down to it, he's willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family.

Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane
Ted (voice)
Max Burkholder
Max Burkholder
John Bennett
Alanna Ubach
Alanna Ubach
Susan Bennett
Scott Grimes
Scott Grimes
Matty Bennett
Full cast on IMDb ›
High stimulus

This is an adult comedy show with fast-paced dialogue, quick scene changes, and mature content — not appropriate for infants and toddlers regardless of stimulus level.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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