Ted Lasso Season 4: Everything to Know
In short: Ted Lasso Season 4 has been airing on Apple TV since August 5, 2026, one episode every Wednesday, with the tenth and final episode on October 7. Ted returns to Richmond to coach a second-division women's football team funded by Rebecca, with Beard, Roy and Keeley back too. Reviews are warm but less excited than for the early seasons, at 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Schedule: ten episodes on Apple TV, one every Wednesday from August 5 to October 7, 2026.
- Premise: Ted (Jason Sudeikis) comes back to Richmond to coach a second-division women's team, a venture bankrolled by Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham).
- Returning: Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt), Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) and Keeley (Juno Temple), among others.
- Reviews: 89% on Rotten Tomatoes from about 150 reviews.
Wait, didn't Ted Lasso end?
It was meant to. Season 3 (2023) was written and promoted as the finale, ending with Ted leaving AFC Richmond and flying home to Kansas City to be near his son. Apple and the creators later decided there was more to tell, and Season 4 brings him back with a new challenge rather than undoing that ending.
What critics think
The reviews are kind but not ecstatic. Most praise the cast and the show's warmth, and The Times called it "still uplifting, unpretentious, homely television with a strong moral compass." The common reservation is that it feels more comforting than fresh, closer to a reunion than a reinvention.
Should you watch it?
If you loved Ted Lasso, yes: it's the same kind, funny show, and the women's team gives it new characters to root for. If Season 3 felt stretched to you, the reviews suggest this season won't change your mind. New to the show? Start with Season 1, which is still its best.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ted coaching in Season 4? A second-division women's football team in Richmond, funded by Rebecca.
Do I need to rewatch Season 3 first? It helps. Season 4 builds on how Season 3 ended, with Ted returning to Kansas City, but the new team means a lot of fresh setup.
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