TED CAN'T COPE WITH AN EMPLOYEE WHO IDOLIZES HIM, ON ABC'S "BETTER OFF TED"

"Change We Can't Believe In" � Ted struggles with an overly talkative security guard (guest star Chip Chinery) who worships him and wants to be his best friend. Meanwhile, a terrified Phil and Lem face the prospect of working alone with Veronica for the first time, on "Better Off Ted," FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Better Off Ted" stars Jay Harrington as Ted, Portia de Rossi as Veronica, Andrea Anders as Linda, Jonathan Slavin as Phil, Malcolm Barrett as Lem and Isabella Acres as Rose.

Guest starring are Chip Chinery as Ryan, Creed Bratton as Mr. Krebs and Lydia Blanco as Sarah.

"Change We Can't Believe In" was written by Elijah Aron & Jordan Young and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.

"Better Off Ted" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary Closed Captioning. This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.

For more information on "Better Off Ted," visit ABC.com.