[1] The series centers on the titular character of Ned, voice acted by Steve Zaragoza, a young boy who repeatedly finds himself in unfortunate situations that usually get him killed.

[2] Having debuted as part of the Annoying Orange "Shocktober" event on October 9, 2013, the series aired every Wednesday, and ended April 23, 2014.

[3] Ned takes a ride on a free balloon, only to find himself attacked as an airborne threat.

On December 18, 2013, Daneboe announced that The Misfortune of Being Ned would be renewed for a second season.

In the series finale, Ned goes to the kitchen studio to meet the Annoying Orange.