Peacock has officially set the date for the return of the Ted live-action prequel series, with Ted season 2 arriving on March 5th, 2026. All eight episodes are to be released at the same time on the streaming platform.
The new episodes will pick up in the mid-1990s and continue the story of the chaotic friendship between the foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted and his teenage best friend John Bennett.
What is Ted Season 2 About?
The season will specifically take place in 1994, during John’s senior year of high school, while living in a working-class Boston household with John’s parents, Matty and Susan, along with their cousin Blaire.
Each character will maintain their personality traits from the first season, and often prompt many of the season’s comedic and emotional beats in Ted season 2.
Seth MacFarlane will once again step into the role of Ted’s voice, with Max Burkholder returning as John Bennett. The main human cast also returns to the set of Ted season 2, including Scott Grimes as Matty, Alanna Ubach as Susan, and Giorgia Whigham as Blaire.
As of now, viewers can enjoy first-look photographs from the new season, with a trailer soon to follow.
First Season Success
Compiled industry data proves the first season was a standout on the platform, earning its renewal for season two. Peacock claimed that Ted‘s original run was the most-watched original title and the number one original streaming comedy in the U.S. for over two consecutive months.
Since the viewership was so high, it helps explain the decision to drop a full-season release rather than weekly episodes.
Other Ted Projects
Plus, it’s not just Ted season 2 that you need to keep an eye out for. An animated sequel series, titled Ted: The Animated Series, is in development and is reported to reunite franchise regulars, including Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Jessicar Barth, and Amanda Seyfried.
As of now, there is no official release date for the animated project. The animated series will continue the broader Ted universe, while the prequel returns to the 1990s.
International Attention
International distribution has also had a hand in Ted season 2. Broadcasters in the UK and Ireland will stream the second season on Sky and NOW in March 2026, mirroring Peacock’s release window on its platform.
The wider premiere reflects the show’s growing international appeal since its debut.
Final Thoughts
Fans and viewers excited to see whether Ted season 2 matches the first season’s commercial and critical momentum, along with all the laughs, can take a peek at the first-look gallery now and expect a trailer before the March 5th release.
At that point in time, subscribers will be able to enjoy all eight episodes of season two.