ABC to air last two "Better Off Ted" episodes. Maybe.

The sitcom "Better Off Ted," which is funnier than most of the sitcoms out there now, never got much respect from ABC. The promotion was light, the scheduling often seemed random, and then it was abruptly canceled before its season ended. The last two episodes, which were already completed, were never shown ("Pushing Daisies," anyone??).

Even now that the fall schedule is over, ABC would rather double-up on reruns of "The Middle" on Wednesday nights than let us see those last two "Ted" episodes.

Now there may be a way to see them. According to HitFix, all we have to do is pray for a short NBA Finals series, and the elusive episodes could air. ABC is broadcasting the finals, which begin next Thursday. The final game, Game 7, is scheduled for June 17. If the winner is determined before Game 7, "Better Off Ted" will air both episodes back-to-back at 8pm. If there is a Game 7, well, who knows...