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Ted Season 2 Drops on Peacock as MacFarlane Says There’s No Plan for Season 3

The creator cites the show’s high production costs as the reason a third live-action season is not currently in the cards.

Overview

  • All eight episodes premiered March 5 on Peacock in a global binge drop, with regional partners handling releases outside the U.S.
  • Early reviews highlight bigger laughs and warmer family dynamics alongside a more episodic structure and a somewhat softer edge than Season 1.
  • Set in 1994 during John Bennett’s senior year, the season stars Seth MacFarlane (voice of Ted), Max Burkholder, Scott Grimes, Alanna Ubach and Giorgia Whigham.
  • Seth MacFarlane told TheWrap there is currently no plan for a third live-action season, citing per‑episode costs reportedly in the $8–10 million range, while Peacock has not announced a renewal or cancellation.
  • Peacock is developing a separate animated sequel series set after the films that is expected to feature Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth alongside MacFarlane.