Ted Lasso is officially back after a three-year gap, and the fourth season takes the show somewhere it’s never gone before: Ted coaching a brand-new second-division women’s football team at AFC Richmond. Jason Sudeikis returns alongside a mix of familiar faces and a whole new roster of players, and the season is rolling out weekly through the fall. Here’s your complete guide to Season 4: the cast, every episode recap, where to watch, and how critics and audiences are actually responding so far.
Show Overview
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Ted Lasso Season 4 |
| Creator | Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Sports |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Air Date | August 5 – October 7, 2026 |
| Airs On | Wednesdays (weekly) |
| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Episode Duration | ~35–50 minutes |
Synopsis
Two years after leaving AFC Richmond to be closer to his son back in Kansas City, Ted Lasso gets pulled back to England, this time to coach a newly formed second-division women’s football team. Rebecca, Keeley, and Higgins bring him the offer, and after a lot of soul-searching (and a very telling cup of tea), Ted decides to leap: he, Michelle, and Henry are moving to London. Season 4 follows Ted and the new Lady Greyhounds as they build a team from scratch, while old friends like Roy Kent adjust to leading the men’s side without him.
Cast and Characters
Returning Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Jason Sudeikis | Ted Lasso |
| Hannah Waddingham | Rebecca Welton, AFC Richmond’s owner |
| Juno Temple | Keeley Jones |
| Brett Goldstein | Roy Kent, now managing the men’s team |
| Brendan Hunt | Coach Beard |
| Jeremy Swift | Leslie Higgins |
| Andrea Anders | Michelle Lasso |
| Grant Feely | Henry Lasso (recast from Gus Turner) |
New to Season 4
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tanya Reynolds | Alice Chilton | New assistant coach working alongside Ted |
| Jude Mack | Boots | The Lady Greyhounds’ bold, glove-free goalkeeper |
| Faye Marsay | Lizzie | Center back and single mother balancing football and home |
| Abbie Hern | Gemma | Player on the new women’s team |
| Aisling Sharkey | Niamh | One half of a competitive twin defender pairing |
| Rex Hayes | Siobhan | Niamh’s twin and fellow defender |
Episode Guide
Season 4 releases one new episode weekly on Apple TV+, running from the August 5 premiere through the October 7 finale.
| Ep | Air Date | Title | Recap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 5, 2026 | Home | Read Recap |
| 2 | Aug 12, 2026 | Curiouser and Curiouser | Read Recap |
| 3 | Aug 19, 2026 | Richmond’s Got Talent | Coming Soon |
| 4 | Aug 26, 2026 | Greyhound’s Day Off | Coming Soon |
| 5 | Sep 2, 2026 | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 6 | Sep 9, 2026 | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 7 | Sep 16, 2026 | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 8 | Sep 23, 2026 | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 9 | Sep 30, 2026 | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 10 | Oct 7, 2026 | TBA (Season Finale) | Coming Soon |
Where to Watch
Ted Lasso Season 4 streams exclusively on Apple TV+ worldwide, with new episodes dropping weekly.
Will There Be a Season 5?
No official word yet from Apple TV+ on a Season 5 renewal, the show’s future will likely depend on how Season 4 performs across its full run. This section will be updated once more is confirmed.
Why It’s Worth Watching
Season 4 takes a real risk by stepping away from the AFC Richmond men’s team storylines that built the show’s fanbase, and leaning into a mostly new cast around the Lady Greyhounds. Early reviews suggest it mostly pays off, with critics praising the fresh dynamic even as some call the season slower to find its footing than earlier years.
Watch it if you like: underdog sports stories, ensemble comedy-dramas, or character-driven shows about starting over.
This page will be updated weekly as new episodes and recaps go live.
