Loud Night

"Loud Night" is the sixth episode of the American fantasy comedy series Ted. Written by Julius Sharpe and directed by series creator Seth MacFarlane, it premiered on the American streaming service Peacock, along with the rest of season one, on January 11, 2024. The series, set in 1993, focuses on John Bennett (Max Burkholder), the series' primary protagonist, an awkward high-school aged boy; along with Ted (Seth MacFarlane), the series' titular anthropomorphic teddy bear. The two live with John's family, Susan (Alanna Ubach), his mild mannered mother, and Matty (Scott Grimes), his conservative father. Also residing with the family is Blaire (Giorgia Whigham), his radically liberal cousin whom often clashes with Matty. In this Christmas special, the family discovers that Blaire is sexually fluid, and has been dating her friend, Sarah (Marissa Shankar). Meanwhile, Ted comes to believe he is the reincarnation of Jesus. The series acts as a precursor to the Ted film franchise, showcasing the childhood lives of John and Ted. Like the rest of the season, "Loud Night" makes use of Viewscreen, a technology that allows the production crew to visualize what Ted's presence in each scene will look like in real time. Ubach listed the scene of her walking in on Blaire and Sarah as her "favorite". The episode featured a real choir, who pre-recorded in Studio City, Los Angeles, and filmed in Pasadena. Upon release, the episode received positive reception from critics; with one calling it the stand-out episode of the season.