After a three-year hiatus that left fans wondering if AFC Richmond had seen its last match, Ted Lasso is officially returning to Apple TV. The Emmy-winning comedy, which wrapped its original run in 2023 with Ted heading back to Kansas and the club moving into a new era, will premiere its fourth season on August 5. And this time, the show is taking a fresh approach that promises to keep things interesting.
Jason Sudeikis is back as the ever-optimistic coach, but Season 4 won't simply rehash the same old story. Instead, Ted will take on a new challenge: coaching a second division women's football team. This shift was hinted at in the Season 3 finale, which teased the introduction of an AFC Richmond Women's team. It's a smart move that allows the series to evolve without repeating itself.
When the new season was first announced, Sudeikis teased the emotional core of the story, saying: “As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to ‘look before we leap,’ in season four, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to LEAP BEFORE THEY LOOK, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be.”
The returning cast includes fan favorites like Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton, Juno Temple as Keeley Jones, Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent, Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard, and Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins. New additions to the ensemble include Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely.
Apple TV has been on a roll lately, with hits like Imperfect Women scoring big ahead of its finale and Silo Season 3 sparking a resurgence. Ted Lasso remains the platform's most popular series, and its return is sure to draw massive attention.
For those who've been waiting patiently, the wait is almost over. Ted Lasso Season 4 premieres on Apple TV on August 5. A new teaser has also been released, giving fans a first look at what's to come.
