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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.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Ted Lasso is an American sports comedy-drama series that follows an American college football coach hired to manage a fictional English football club, AFC Richmond. It premiered on Apple TV+ in 2020 and ran for three seasons.

What it is

Created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly, the series centres on Ted Lasso, an optimistic American coach adapting to English football culture while managing AFC Richmond. It blends workplace comedy, sports drama, and character-driven storylines.

Key details

The main cast includes Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Nick Mohammed. The series spans 3 seasons and 34 episodes, premiering on August 14, 2020. IMDb rates it 8.8/10, and it has earned major award recognition, including Emmy wins.

Why it matters

Ted Lasso became a cultural touchstone for its optimistic tone and strong character arcs. For Canadian viewers, it is available on Apple TV+ and has been a familiar reference point in pop culture coverage.

In short

  • Premiered on Apple TV+ in August 2020; 3 seasons, 34 episodes.
  • Stars Jason Sudeikis as an American coach in English football.
  • IMDb rating of 8.8/10; multiple Emmy wins.
  • Available to Canadian viewers on Apple TV+.
Canadian angle

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.

Quick 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.
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.

Sources

  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.