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Better Off Ted: Goodbye Mr. Chips
After his corporate ID is mislabeled, Ted is inadvertently deleted from Veridian's computer system when he tries to fix it. As he reapplies for his position to get back into the system, Linda tries to lead the team in his absence.
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Episode Info
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Episode number: 1x6 Production Number: 1APX08 Airdate: Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 Alternate Airdates:
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Recap
Veridian Dynamics screw up Ted’s ID badge, identifying him as “Ted Chips.” He runs into Linda, who is busy throwing crash dummies out of the 20th story window to keep sane. Ignoring Linda’s advice to make a fake ID, Ted insists on following the rules and goes to HR. However, Janet the HR Representative accidentally deletes him from the system. He’s no longer able to get into the lab to lead his team on the jet pack project that’s due for completion in 48 hour. Linda tries to get things under control but the researchers panic. Ted tries to get Veronica to help him, but she explains that Veridian would have to reboot the worldwide system to reestablish his computer ID, and it would cost too much money. She takes command of the situation… by putting Linda in command of the situation...Read the full recap
Episode Quotes
Ted: Sometimes big companies make big mistakes. Like yesterday's, which caused a million fish in Lake Michigan to grow fur.
Linda: Don't bother with HR. I can fake any ID with a razor blade and wite-out. Trust me, I've been 21 since I was 15.
Linda: You love rules. You should marry a rule and have little rule children, then build a house made of rules.
Ted: You mean a house made of my own children?
Linda: That's between you and your conscience.
Ted: You mean a house made of my own children?
Linda: That's between you and your conscience.
Ted: I think I know my last name. It's the one thing my father and I agree on.
Phil: This jet pack project is going to be so exciting. Jet packs are the ultimate dream of every scientist. Skies teeming with ordinary citizens strapped to rockets.
Lem: Flying through the air at 60 miles an hour in any direction. A lot of people are going to die.
Lem: Flying through the air at 60 miles an hour in any direction. A lot of people are going to die.
Dr. Bhamba: Stop it! We're scientists, not people who can examine every variable of a phenomenon to determine an accurate understanding of a specific event. Ted's late. We can't know why any more than we can unlock the secrets of the universe.
Veronica: But rebooting would shut down Veridian's entire worldwide operation. And that means money, which the company never parts with unless forced to by a government stronger than they are. And there's only three of those left.
Veronica: Okay, fine, I'll take care of your precious lab. Leave it all to me. So, Linda, you're in charge of the lab. I leave it all to you.
Linda: Me?
Veronica: I don't like it down there. it's chilly, the people are odd, and it smells like science.
Linda: Well, I'm not a huge fan of that place either. Last time I was down there, I got chased by some weird eight-legged bird.
Veronica: Ah, the octo-chicken. We had such hopes for that.
Linda: Me?
Veronica: I don't like it down there. it's chilly, the people are odd, and it smells like science.
Linda: Well, I'm not a huge fan of that place either. Last time I was down there, I got chased by some weird eight-legged bird.
Veronica: Ah, the octo-chicken. We had such hopes for that.
Commercial: Veridian Dynamics. Individuals---we believe everyone is special, irreplaceable, and will follow the thing walking in front of it. That's why we celebrate all individuals, even ones going nowhere. Veridian Dynamics--because you can't spell "individual" without "Veridian." And "U." And an "L."
Dr. Bhamba: And why do you get to be in charge? As I recall, you were the only one who ran from the octo-chicken.
Linda: Well, it freaked me out when it came down from its web.
Dr. Bhamba: You're weak and have no leadership qualities.
Linda: I can lead. Maybe you're just a crappy follower, did you ever think of that?
Linda: Well, it freaked me out when it came down from its web.
Dr. Bhamba: You're weak and have no leadership qualities.
Linda: I can lead. Maybe you're just a crappy follower, did you ever think of that?
Linda: I can't believe the company is treating you like this. Doesn't it make you want to scream or put your fist through a wall or rub your junk on the CEO's chair?
Ted: Yes, yes, and I only use my junk for good, not evil. With great junk comes great responsibility.
Ted: Yes, yes, and I only use my junk for good, not evil. With great junk comes great responsibility.
Ted: You know, I'd like to believe after everything I've done for this company over the years, they'd show me a little more loyalty than this.
Veronica: Yes, I know it's hard to accept that giant companies don't care about people. I know how hard it was for me when I first realized it... when I was 8.
Veronica: Yes, I know it's hard to accept that giant companies don't care about people. I know how hard it was for me when I first realized it... when I was 8.
Linda: Listen to my tone and not my words. We can't just stand here and let them take Ted away from us. He is the shiniest employee we have.
Lem: Did you just say "shiniest"?
Linda: Again, listen to my tone and not my words. We have to do something.
Phil: Linda's tone is right. We can't function without Ted.
Lem: Did you just say "shiniest"?
Linda: Again, listen to my tone and not my words. We have to do something.
Phil: Linda's tone is right. We can't function without Ted.
Linda: We're not here because the company needs us. We're here because we need you. You bring out the best in each of us. You take a bunch of barely functional, socially awkward semi-creepy scientists, and one beautifully normal product tester, and make us a team.
Linda: Oh, shoot.
Ryan: What's wrong, Linda? Is your card not working?
Linda: No, it's not the card. it's these damn breasts of mine. Ugh, I'm taking this new medication and it's making 'em so big and perky. Do they looks strange to you?
Ryan: Don't worry about those breasts, Linda. They're top shelf.
Ted: Hmm.
Linda: You can't tell from over there. Come closer.
Ryan: What's wrong, Linda? Is your card not working?
Linda: No, it's not the card. it's these damn breasts of mine. Ugh, I'm taking this new medication and it's making 'em so big and perky. Do they looks strange to you?
Ryan: Don't worry about those breasts, Linda. They're top shelf.
Ted: Hmm.
Linda: You can't tell from over there. Come closer.
Lem: Did you disable the camera?
Dr. Bhamba: Did you disable your stupid-question filter?
Lem: I thought I did.
Dr. Bhamba: Did you disable your stupid-question filter?
Lem: I thought I did.
Ted: None of this would've happened if it weren't for you.
Linda: Hey, my boobs worked their ass off.
Linda: Hey, my boobs worked their ass off.
Veronica: I should have you all fired or demoted, or put you in the tank with the octo-chicken.
Veronica: Legal says you have to wear a parachute.
Lem: Why? At the height I'm going, a parachute will be useless.
Veronica: Not from a legal standpoint. Good luck.
Lem: Why? At the height I'm going, a parachute will be useless.
Veronica: Not from a legal standpoint. Good luck.
Other Episode Crew
| • Creator | Victor Fresco |
| • Executive Producer | Victor Fresco |
| • Co-Executive Producer | Michael A. Ross | Michael Glouberman | Justin Adler | Dan O'Shannon | Michael Teverbaugh |
| • Producer | Marc Solakian |
| • Consulting Producer | Michael Fresco |
| • Associate Producer | Lisa Iannone |
| • Production Designer | Dawn Snyder |
| • Editor | Robert Bramwell |
| • Casting | Jill Anthony | Laura Adler |
| • Unit Production Manager | Howard Griffith |
| • First Assistant Director | Eric Jewett |
| • Second Assistant Director | Jason Roberts (2) |
| • Music | Scott Clausen |
| • Costume Designer | Brandy Lusvardi |
| • Key Grip | Bruce Carothers |
| • Set Decorator | Diane Yates |
| • Transportation Coordinator | Mike Paventi |
| • Property Master | Bruce Mink |
| • Construction Coordinator | Greg Hamlin |
| • Production Sound Mixer | Jaya Jayaraja |
| • Script Supervisor | Gabi Endicott |
| • Production Coordinator | John Barney |
| • Assistant Editor | Brad Hawkinson |
| • Post Production Supervisor | John M. Myrick |
| • Supervising Sound Editor | Randy Thomas |
| • Re-Recording Mixer | Dean Okrand | Tamara Johnson |
| • Director of Photography | Brandon Mastrippolito |
| • Story Editor | Audra Sielaff | Becky Mann | Jordan Young | Elijah Aron |
| • Production Accountant | Suzie Shimizu |
| • Chief Lighting Technician | Elan Yaari |
| • Department Head Hair | Lorna A. Reid |
| • Department Head Make-up | Cinzia Zanetti |
| • Music Consultant | Kevin Edelman |
| • Original Casting | Sharon Klein | Geraldine Leder |
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