Ep 12. Jabberwocky

Better Off Ted is a satirical sitcom that aired on ABC from 2009-2010. The show stars Jay Harrington as Ted Crisp, the head of research and development at Veridian Dynamics, a morally questionable corporation that produces everything from weapons to baby food. In episode 12 of season 1, titled "Jabberwocky," Ted and his team find themselves in a difficult situation when they accidentally create a strange new life form.

The episode begins with Ted and his team - including Phil (Jonathan Slavin), Lem (Malcolm Barrett), and Linda (Andrea Anders) - working on a top-secret project for Veridian Dynamics. They have been tasked with creating a new kind of super-fast, super-strong plant that will be able to grow in any environment. However, when the plant comes to life, they realize that it is not what they expected. Instead of just being a plant, it appears to be a strange hybrid creature - a plant/animal mashup that is totally out of control.

Ted and his team are horrified by their creation, which they name "the Jabberwocky." The creature is incredibly agile and aggressive, and it seems to have a mind of its own. Worse yet, it begins to reproduce at an alarming rate, spreading out of control throughout the Veridian Dynamics compound. The team tries to keep the Jabberwocky contained, but it proves to be almost impossible - the creature is too fast, too smart, and too unpredictable.

As the Jabberwocky continues to wreak havoc, Ted is called in to talk to Veronica (Portia de Rossi), his boss at Veridian Dynamics. Veronica is furious with Ted, blaming him for the creation of the Jabberwocky. She demands that he come up with a solution to the problem, or else he will be fired. Desperate to save his job and his team, Ted begins to think of possible ways to control the creature.

Meanwhile, Linda is trying to juggle her work at Veridian Dynamics with her personal life. She has been dating a man named Owen (Maz Jobrani), but their relationship is on the rocks. Owen is upset that Linda spends so much time at work, and he feels like she doesn't value their time together. Linda tries to make it up to him by bringing him to work with her, but things quickly spiral out of control when the Jabberwocky shows up.

In the end, Ted and his team are able to come up with a solution to the Jabberwocky problem - albeit a rather unconventional one. The episode ends on a somewhat optimistic note, as the team celebrates their victory and looks toward the future. However, it's clear that Veridian Dynamics is still the same morally dubious corporation that it always was, and Ted and his team will have to continue to grapple with the ethical implications of their work.

Overall, "Jabberwocky" is a great episode of Better Off Ted that showcases the show's wit, humor, and satirical edge. It's a fun ride that will have you on the edge of your seat, as you watch Ted and his team try to save the day - and their jobs - from a creature that is as bizarre as it is terrifying. If you're a fan of sci-fi, comedy, or just excellent television in general, this episode is definitely one to check out.