The perpetually upbeat, mustache-rocking coach Ted Lasso captured the hearts of audiences all around the world thanks to Jason Sudeikis' endearing performance inTed Lasso, which initially ran for three seasons from 2020 to 2023.The heartfelt seriesfamously follows the college football coach as he leaves his home of Wichita, Kansas, and heads overseas to the UK to manage a British soccer team, with amusing hijinks and chaos ensuing.
The recipient of numerous accolades, including Golden Globes, Primetime Emmys, and a Peabody,Ted Lassogarnered universal acclaim during its run and was praised for its heartfelt message, quirky characters, and wholesome protagonist. Though audiences thought they bid adieu to the TV knockout back in 2023, Apple TV+ thrilled fans when it announced in March 2025 that a fourth season was in the works with Sudeikis reprising his beloved role. Let’s take a look at everything we know so far about the new installment.
What Cast Members Are Returning For Season 4?
Could there possibly beTed Lassowithout the one-and-onlyJason Sudeikisleading the pack as the charming and cheerful coach? TheSaturday Night Livealum is set to reprise his Emmy-winning role and also serve as an executive producer for the surprising fourth season. Additionally,per The Hollywood Reporter,Hannah Waddingham(Rebecca),Brett Goldstein(Roy), andJeremy Swift(Leslie) were already confirmed to be coming back for another installment of the acclaimed comedy in August 2024.
Juno Temple (Keeley) is reportedly in negotiationsto reprise her role as Keeley and rejoin her fellow original cast members in the new season, whileBrendan Hunt (Coach Beard) is also being approached to return. Apple is currently in talks with many of the core cast members to revisit the hit series, and more familiar faces will likely be announced in the ensuing weeks. One character who will look a little different in the upcoming entry is Ted’s 12-year-old son Henry, who was played by Gus Turner for the first three seasons, as the studio islooking for a new actorto fill the role.
How Did Season 3 of ‘Ted Lasso’ End?
The third (and formerly final) season ofthe feel-good comedyended withTed saying goodbye to the UK to return home to Kansas to be with his son Henry, leaving the future of AFC Richmond in the capable hands of assistant coach-turned-new manager Roy Kent. After pondering whether or not to outright sell the team, Rebecca ended up selling 49% of the club to fans and was also given a proposal for an AFC Richmond Women’s Team by Keeley’s thriving PR firm.
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Coach Bernard and Nate (Nick Mohammed) joined forces with Roy to work for the team and help them continue to thrive, and Rebecca finally realized just how much AFC Richmond meant to not only her community but herself. Ted makes it back home and begins coaching Henry’s soccer team, doing so with his signature earnest attitude and memorably closing out hisunforgettable character arcwhile also leaving the door open for a potential future, which will be explored in the fourth season.
What’s Next For Ted & the Gang?
In March 2025, Apple TV+ confirmed thatTed Lassohad been renewed for a fourth season following a nearly two-year absence from the small screen, with the network’s head of programming, Matt Cherniss, saying: “Ted Lassohas been nothing short of a juggernaut, inspiring a passionate fan base all over the world, and delivering endless joy and laughter, all while spreading kindness, compassion and unwavering belief. Everyone at Apple is thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Jason and the brilliant creative minds behind this show.”
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While many details regarding the latest season’s potential plot and characters have been kept tightly under wraps,there has been speculation that the installment will feature Ted pivoting and coaching a women’s soccer team instead, which would help keep the series fresh and exciting. Lead star Jason Sudeikis hinted to devoted fans about what they can expect from the upcoming season and what new adventure awaits the lovable coach, announcing in a statement:
“As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to ‘look before we leap.’ In Season 4, 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.”
Likewise, in a recent interviewwith Capital FM, Hannah Waddingham gushed over Season 4 and reprising her role as Rebecca, excitedly saying of the comedy’s development: “I know, we were all a bit like ‘Oh, we thought we’d mourned the loss, and now it’s rising from the dead.'” The actress also revealed that production is slated to begin in July, proving that the cast and crew ofTed Lassoare just as eager to return to the wholesome world as devoted viewers. Waddingham further commended the writers while teasing fans about what’s to come:
“Our writers are literally Jedi Knights. They’re just incredible. And we’ve got like a full room of real feminist men. So we’ve got all the fabulous women there, and the men that are in there, and I think you really see it in the scripts.”
Production & Potential Release Date
As revealed by Hannah Waddingham,filming for the fourth season ofTed Lassois slated to begin in July 2025, though no official release date has been announced by the network thus far. However, given how fast the turnaround has been for the latest entry, fans can expect the comedy to return to their screens in early 2026. In the meantime, you can revisit allthe wholesome humor and goodnessof the popular series by watching the previous three seasons in preparation.
