Following the early March premiere of Ted Season 2 on Peacock, SciFi Vision sat down with Alanna Ubach, who plays the soft-spoken yet resilient matriarch Susan Bennett.

Filming for Ted wasn't just another day at the office; it was a rare immersion into Hollywood history. Ubach highlighted how unusual it is in the modern industry to film on a major studio lot. "It is very rare to be filming at a studio," Ubach noted, recalling the unique sensory experience of the Universal backlot.

With her trailer parked right next to the legendary Jaws attraction, her workday was punctuated by the sounds of the theme park. Every eight minutes, like clockwork, she would hear the familiar symphony of screaming, laughter, and pure fun from fans on the ride - a constant reminder of the "magic" surrounding the production.

In Season 2, Susan Bennett is working harder than ever to keep the family unit intact. Ubach describes Susan’s journey this year as a game of "whack-a-mole." As her family members cycle through their various crises and antics, Susan is "all over the place," jumping from one problem to the next to keep the household from imploding.

Despite the chaos, Ubach found herself constantly surprised by the scripts. While she initially thought the writers had drawn a line they couldn't possibly cross, she admitted, "Boy, do they surprise you." Working under the creative direction of Seth MacFarlane, she noted that while the subject matter pushes boundaries, she never felt uncomfortable. "When you are working for Seth MacFarlane, you know what you’re signing up for," she shared.

While the series remains firmly rooted in the early 90s, Ubach has her own theories on where these characters would land in today's world. If Ted existed in 2026, she envisions him not just as a talking bear, but as a motivational speaker. As for Alanna’s character, Susan, Ubach sees her working at a local Bible store and becoming even more deeply involved with her church community.

In one of the interview's more whimsical moments, Ubach was asked what inanimate object she would choose to be if she returned as a sentient being. Her answer was specific and nostalgic: A classic Strawberry Shortcake doll – “Not out of the box, still scented, and intact."

While she’s currently celebrating the success of Ted, Ubach is also looking forward to her other major projects. She expressed excitement for the upcoming premiere of Euphoria Season 3, noting that she is eager “to see how it all looks now. This season of Euphoria is wonderful.”

As Ted Season 2 continues to delight fans with its humor, Ubach’s Susan remains the heart of the Bennett family.

Watch the interview below.