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Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso

Ted's back.

2020–Ongoing4 seasons44 episodes~30 min/epTV-MAMidcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

Ted Lasso, an American football coach, moves to England when he's hired to manage a soccer team—despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, will he get them to see the Ted Lasso Way?

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Where to watch

Where can I watch Ted Lasso?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Ted Lasso streaming on Apple TV.

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Highlights

What stands out about Ted Lasso?

Ted Lasso earns 6 badges, led by Top 5% of shows and Universally Loved.

  • Rank
  • Reception
  • Craft and mood
  • Cast

Reception

Is Ted Lasso worth watching?

Ted Lasso's Midcredits score is the 98th percentile of all shows, from 500K ratings across 5 sources. 94% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

98th percentile

Better received than 98% of shows

98th percentile among Comedy98th percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)94th
Approval (how many liked it)98th

Acclaim

Universally Loved: Rating-distribution shape vs the catalog

How much people like it

83 /100

94th percentile of all shows

95th percentile among Comedy94th percentile among 2020s

Critics 74 · Audience 84

Audiences liked it more than critics did.

Rating distribution

Ratings pile up at 9–10 with almost no detractors — near-universal love.

Approval

How many liked it

94% liked it

98th percentile of all shows

99th percentile among Comedy98th percentile among 2020s
94% rated it 7–106% rated it 1–6

Critics 89% · Audience 82%

On Rotten Tomatoes, a bigger share of critics approved than audiences.

Reach

How many have seen it

99th percentile

499K ratings across platforms

99th percentile among Comedy99th percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 38% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

The show is a feel-good comedy-drama centered on an overly optimistic American coach navigating British football culture.

Fans praised

  • unwavering optimism and heartfelt kindness as a refreshing antidote to cynicism
  • exceptional cast chemistry and pitch-perfect performances across the board
  • clever writing that balances genuine humor with emotional depth and life lessons

Detractors panned

  • late seasons lose the original charm, becoming preachy and unfunny
  • character regression into caricatures, especially Ted's ignorance wearing thin
  • shift from comedy to heavy-handed social messaging and melodrama

What stands out

Acting88

cast universally praised by fans, even detractors note strong performances in early seasons

Emotional impactDivisive82

deeply moving and cathartic for fans, but later seasons felt manipulative to detractors

DialogueDivisive82

witty and quotable in early seasons, but later deemed forced by detractors

CharactersDivisive72

richly developed arcs in early seasons, but later seasons criticized for becoming shallow caricatures

HumorDivisive65

laugh-out-loud in early seasons, but later seasons deemed unfunny by detractors

OriginalityDivisive60

fresh take on fish-out-of-water premise initially, but derivative and formulaic by later seasons

Plot and storyDivisive55

engaging first-season setup, but later seasons criticized for meandering and losing focus

PacingDivisive55

snappy 30-minute episodes praised early, but later episodes criticized for bloated runtime and filler

Preferred by

No notable difference between any of the groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 2 points apart
  • Under-30s vs over-30s 6 points apart
  • Critics vs users 2 points apart
  • US vs non-US 2 points apart

Episodes

4 seasons

Season 4 · 2026 · 10 episodes · 7.8 average across 10 rated episodes

  • S4E1

    Home

    Aug 4, 202642 minTMDB rating 7.3
  • S4E2

    Curiouser and Curiouser!

    Aug 11, 202647 minTMDB rating 8.0
  • S4E3

    Richmond's Got Talent

    Aug 18, 202647 minTMDB rating 7.9
  • S4E4

    Greyhounds' Day Off

    Aug 25, 202644 minTMDB rating 7.8
  • S4E5

    Riches of Embarrassment

    Sep 1, 202648 minTMDB rating 7.5
  • S4E6

    Don't Jump Around Much Anymore

    Sep 8, 202647 minTMDB rating 7.6

Watch experience

What is Ted Lasso like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, light and gentle — an even-paced watch that leaves you hopeful.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
JoyfulHopefulWarm
Heaviest: throughout
Wry humor: Amused and slightly dry about it.
Register
WarmPlayful
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.Case of the week plus an arcNew arc each season
ToneThe show handles its material with sincere warmth, never mocking its characters, and uses gentle humour to underscore emotional moments.
The rideThe series maintains a consistently light and uplifting mood, with occasional bittersweet moments but never a sustained heavy stretch. It stays in a positive register throughout its run.
StructureEpisodes follow a conventional arc: problem, confrontation, resolution, often with a heartfelt lesson.
Episode formatEach episode presents a self-contained conflict, but is threaded through season-long arcs like the club's fate and personal growth.
Season formatEach season has a distinct arc: first season introduces Ted and the club, second season deepies character challenges, third season covers the promotion push and farewells.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
HopefulFeel-good
Why it leaves you this wayViewers carry away a lasting warmth and belief in kindness, feeling uplifted long after the credits.
How it ends · evidence
Bittersweet ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows
Monster — 18% of shows. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of shows. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 6% of shows. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 2% of shows. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 12% of shows. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 4% of shows. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 7% of shows. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 8% of shows. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 40% of showsPredator — 7% of shows. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 3% of shows. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of shows. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 3% of shows. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of shows. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of shows. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of shows. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of shows. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of shows. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of shows. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — 1% of shows. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of shows. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of shows. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of shows. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of shows. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 2% of shows. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 4% of shows. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of shows. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — under 1% of shows. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of shows. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 1% of shows. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — under 1% of shows. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of shows. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — under 1% of shows. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 2% of shows. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of shows. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of shows. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of shows. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 2% of shows. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of shows. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — under 1% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 1% of shows. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 1% of shows. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 1% of shows. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 1% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 3% of shows. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of shows. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 1% of shows. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of shows. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 6% of shows. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 1% of shows. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Comedy
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 18%: Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 6%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
  • Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
  • Comedy 12% (this title): Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2% (this title)
  • Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
  • Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
  • Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
  • No archetype 40%

Comedy: Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony. · Comedy of manners: Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).

12% of shows fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeEach episode centers on a character's personal challenge, resolved through Ted's empathetic coaching, with humour drawn from cultural clashes and personal growth.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 31% of showsSelf — 27% of showsPower — 7% of showsMorality — 11% of showsSurvival — 9% of showsSociety — 10% of showsIdeas — 5% of showsRomantic love — 10% of showsMarriage — 2% of showsFamily bonds — 22% of showsParenthood — 1% of showsFriendship — 18% of showsLoyalty — 7% of showsIdentity — 20% of showsComing of age — 9% of showsAging — under 1% of showsSelf-worth — 7% of showsAmbition — 14% of showsPurpose — 16% of showsMemory — 3% of showsObsession — 2% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 5% of showsCorruption — 3% of showsGreed — 2% of showsClass — 4% of showsOppression — 2% of showsFreedom — 4% of showsJustice — 14% of showsDuty — 2% of showsRevenge — 1% of showsGuilt — 1% of showsRedemption — 3% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — under 1% of showsSacrifice — 2% of showsBetrayal — 3% of showsDeception — 6% of showsSurvival — 12% of showsWar — 1% of showsViolence — 2% of showsMortality — 2% of showsGrief — 4% of showsTrauma — 5% of showsMental illness — under 1% of showsAddiction — under 1% of showsIllness and disability — under 1% of showsCommunity — 25% of shows. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 3% of showsPrejudice — 2% of showsDisplacement — 1% of showsFaith — 1% of showsTradition vs change — 3% of showsFame — 5% of showsLegacy — 3% of showsFate — 1% of showsFree will — under 1% of showsTruth — 6% of showsHope — 4% of showsNature — 3% of showsArt — 2% of showsTechnology — 1% of showsSelfPurposeSelf
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 31%: Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% · Loyalty 7%
  • Self 27% (this title): Identity 20% · Coming of age 9% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% (this title) · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
  • Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
  • Morality 11%: Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
  • Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 10%: Community 25% (this title) · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% (this title) · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Self

PurposeCommunity: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Hope · 4% of shows
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Community stakes: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Ensemble lead
How it treats its themeTed Lasso's relentless optimism and folksy wisdom are a search for purpose and connection, exploring how believing in others can build a community and sustain hope.
StanceThe show celebrates kindness, community, and finding purpose, centering on a whole ensemble rather than a single hero. The stakes feel intimate and community-wide, not global.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanInstitutionalDomesticRealistic
PopFolkOrchestral modernSupportive music · hybrid
SettingAFC Richmond, a London soccer club, and surrounding homes and pubs
MusicThe theme song 'Fight Test' by the Flaming Lips sets the tone, and the score by Marcus Mumford and Tom Howe blends acoustic warmth with orchestral moments.

Content guide

Is Ted Lasso okay for kids?

TV-MA

Ted Lasso is rated TV-MA. As of October 5, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at minimal (9/100), sexual content at moderate (47/100), language at severe (86/100), drug and alcohol content at moderate (40/100) and frightening material at minimal (12/100). Overall it is heavier than 26% of TV-MA shows.

Ratings in 43 other countries
  • UK15
  • Canada18+
  • AustraliaMA 15+
  • Germany12
  • France12
  • Ireland15
  • South Korea15
  • Brazil14
  • ArgentinaSAM 16
  • Austria12
  • Belgium12
  • BG16
  • CLR
  • Czechia18+
  • Denmark11
  • FinlandK12
  • Greece16
  • Hungary16
  • IDD
  • IndiaA
  • Israel18+
  • ItalyVM14
  • LTS
  • MexicoC
  • MY18
  • Netherlands12
  • Norway15
  • PhilippinesSPG
  • Poland16
  • Portugal16
  • PRTV-MA
  • RO18
  • Russia18+
  • SingaporeM18
  • SK15
  • South Africa16
  • Spain12
  • Switzerland12
  • Taiwan15+
  • THน 18+
  • Türkiye18+
  • UA18+
  • VITV-MA
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
Heavier than 55% of all showsHeavier than 26% of TV-MA shows
Violence & Gore
None / Minimal
light for a TV-MA show
heavier than 3%
Sex & Nudity
Moderate · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a TV-MA show
heavier than 38%
Profanity
Severe
heavy for a TV-MA show
heavier than 84%
Alcohol & Drugs
Moderate
typical for a TV-MA show
heavier than 27%
Frightening / Intense
None / Minimal
light for a TV-MA show
heavier than 6%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

The reason to think twice is language. Everything else sits at or below what TV-MA shows usually carry.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other shows that have them.

What content warnings does Ted Lasso have?

MovieCove's classifier found 3 depicted content warnings in Ted Lasso: Hate-motivated violence (mild), plus 2 withheld here because they would spoil the plot. 2 more are mentioned only, in dialogue or backstory (behind the spoiler gate). Each is backed by a verbatim quote from the parents' guide notes; a missing warning is not a guarantee of absence.

MildHate-motivated violence

Mentioned: referenced in dialogue or backstory, not shown in the story’s present.

Cast and crew

Who is in Ted Lasso?

Cast

2 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor; 10 award-winning performances in the cast.

Jason Sudeikis
as Ted Lasso
Emmy win: Primetime Emmy — Outstanding Comedy SeriesTop draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Jeremy Swift
as Leslie Higgins
SAG win: Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Hannah Waddingham
as Rebecca Welton
Emmy win: Primetime Emmy — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesTop draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Brendan Hunt
as Coach Beard
Emmy win: Primetime Emmy — Outstanding Comedy Series
Juno Temple
as Keeley Jones
SAG win: Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesTop draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Brett Goldstein
as Roy Kent
Emmy win: Primetime Emmy — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Phil Dunster
as Jamie Tartt
SAG win: Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Nick Mohammed
as Nathan Shelley
SAG win: Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Toheeb Jimoh
as Sam Obisanya
SAG win: Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Kola Bokinni
as Isaac McAdoo
SAG win: Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

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