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Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso is an American sports comedy-drama television series created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ted Lasso is an American sports comedy-drama television series created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly. It follows an American college football coach hired to manage a fictional English football club, AFC Richmond, and premiered on Apple TV+ in 2020.

Premise

Ted Lasso follows an optimistic American coach adapting to English football culture while managing AFC Richmond. The series combines workplace comedy, sports drama, and character-driven storylines.

Cast and characters

Jason Sudeikis stars as Ted Lasso, with Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton, Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins, Juno Temple as Keeley Jones, Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent, Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard, and Nick Mohammed as Nathan Shelley.

Production and release

The series premiered on Apple TV+ in August 2020 and completed its run after three seasons. It was produced in the United States and filmed largely in London.

Reception

Ted Lasso received strong audience and critical attention, reflected in its high IMDb user rating and major award recognition.

Key facts

  • The series centres on Ted Lasso, an American football coach who is hired to manage AFC Richmond, a British football club.
  • The main cast includes Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Nick Mohammed.
  • The series ran for three seasons and 34 episodes.
  • It premiered on Apple TV+ on August 14, 2020.
  • IMDb lists the series rating at 8.8/10.
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Canadian context

Ted Lasso is available to Canadian viewers through Apple TV+, and its broad popularity made it a familiar reference point in Canadian pop culture coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who is in the cast of Ted Lasso?
Major cast members include Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Nick Mohammed.
How many seasons of Ted Lasso are there?
There are 3 seasons.
When is Ted Lasso season 3 coming out?
Season 3 already premiered in 2023; the series has since completed its three-season run.
Is Ted Lasso based on a true story?
No. It is a fictional series, though the character was originally developed from a 2013 promotional sketch about an American coach in English football.
What is the rating of Ted Lasso?
IMDb lists Ted Lasso at 8.8/10.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/fullcredits/
    Supports: Cast names and character roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/
    Supports: Series description, release date, and rating.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lasso
    Supports: Number of seasons, number of episodes, and production details.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ted_lasso/cast-and-crew
    Supports: Main cast list and series description.
  5. Apple TV+ Press — https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/ted-lasso/cast-crew/
    Supports: Official cast and crew information.
  6. People — https://people.com/tv/ted-lasso-cast-everything-to-know/
    Supports: Background on cast and character origins.