If you are a long time fan or you’ve just finished binging Ted Lasso for the first time, you’re not alone in feeling that rush of joy, laughter, and maybe a few happy tears. Jason Sudeikis’ Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series, which ran for three seasons from 2020 to 2023, has become a cultural phenomenon for its unapologetic optimism in a cynical world. What started as a fish-out-of-water comedy evolved into a profound exploration of mental health, friendship, forgiveness, and personal growth—all wrapped in the world of English Premier League soccer (or football, as the Brits call it).
At its core, Ted Lasso follows Ted Lasso (Sudeikis), a relentlessly positive American college football coach from Kansas with zero experience in soccer. He’s hired by Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham), the new owner of struggling Premier League club AFC Richmond, as part of her plan to sabotage the team and spite her cheating ex-husband. Ted arrives in London with his assistant Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt), armed only with folksy wisdom, homemade biscuits, and an unbreakable belief in people.
What follows is pure magic. Ted wins over the skeptical team—including gruff captain Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), arrogant star Jamie Tartt (Phil Dunster), and kind-hearted Nigerian player Sam Obisanya (Toheeb Jimoh)—through sheer kindness and unconventional methods. He transforms the Greyhounds from relegation fodder into contenders, while navigating his own struggles with anxiety, divorce, and fatherhood.
Over three seasons, the show tackles heavy themes with lightness: toxic masculinity, redemption (especially for former kit man turned coach Nate Shelley, played by Nick Mohammed), romance (Keeley Jones, Juno Temple, navigating relationships with Roy and Jamie), and the power of vulnerability. By the Season 3 finale in 2023, AFC Richmond achieves on-pitch success, characters find closure, and Ted returns to Kansas to be with his son Henry. It felt like a perfect ending—yet seeds were planted for more, like Keeley’s idea for an AFC Richmond women’s team.
The series earned 13 Emmys, including multiple wins for Sudeikis, Waddingham, and Goldstein, and became Apple TV+’s flagship hit for its feel-good vibe amid global challenges.
Good news for new fans like you: Ted Lasso is officially coming back! After years of speculation (the Season 3 finale seemed conclusive, and creators initially planned a three-season arc), Apple TV+ renewed the show for Season 4 in March 2025. Production kicked off in summer 2025, with filming in Kansas City and London.
Jason Sudeikis reprises his iconic role as Ted, who returns to Richmond for his “biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team.” The official logline teases that the folks at AFC Richmond will “leap before they look,” embracing risks and discovering new paths. This shift builds directly on Season 3’s hints, focusing on the new women’s squad while tying into the 2026 FIFA World Cup (hosted partly in the US), adding timely soccer buzz.
Returning favorites include:
- Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton
- Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent
- Juno Temple as Keeley Jones
- Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard
- Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins
New cast members join as series regulars, likely including players on the women’s team: Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education), Faye Marsay (Andor), Jude Mack, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbi Hern, and Grant Feely (recasting young Henry Lasso).
While some Season 3 regulars like Phil Dunster (Jamie) and Toheeb Jimoh (Sam) aren’t confirmed as series regulars—reflecting the story’s pivot—cameos or guest spots remain possible. The creative team, including co-creators Bill Lawrence and Brendan Hunt, plus writers like Goldstein, aims to recapture the heart while evolving the world of Richmond.
No exact premiere date yet, but Warner Bros. Television exec Channing Dungey has indicated a mid-2026 release window—likely late spring or summer, aligning with past seasons and the World Cup hype starting June 11, 2026. Filming wrapped up post-production pushes, so mid-year feels realistic.
If you’re craving more positivity, Season 4 promises to deliver. As Ted would say: Believe. The Greyhounds are back on the pitch, and it’s going to be brilliant.
