The BEST episodes of Ted Lasso
Every episode of Ted Lasso ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ted Lasso!
Ted Lasso, an American football coach, moves to England when he’s hired to manage a soccer team—despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, will he get them to see the Ted Lasso Way?
#1 - Rainbow
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/20/2021
Nate learns how to be assertive from Keeley and Rebecca. Ted asks Roy for a favor.
#2 - Man City
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/10/2021
Ted and Dr. Sharon realize they might have to meet each other halfway. Tensions are high as the team prepares for the semifinal.
#3 - Midnight Train to Royston
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/1/2021
A billionaire football enthusiast from Ghana makes Sam an unbelievable offer. Ted plans something special for Dr. Sharon’s last day with the team.
#4 - Goodbye Earl
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2021
AFC Richmond brings in a sports psychologist to help the team overcome their unprecedented seven game tie-streak.
#5 - Do the Right-est Thing
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/6/2021
Rebecca has a special visitor shadow her at work. A player’s return is not welcomed by the team.
#6 - The Signal
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/2021
Ted is fired up that the new team dynamic seems to be working. But will they have a chance in the semifinal?
#7 - Headspace
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/3/2021
With things turning around for Richmond, it’s time for everyone to work on their issues—like Ted’s discomfort, Nate’s confidence, and Roy’s attention.
#8 - All Apologies
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/25/2020
After a series of mistakes on the pitch, pressure mounts to bench Roy. Rebecca finally reveals the truth to Ted.
#9 - Carol of the Bells
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/13/2021
It’s Christmas in Richmond. Rebecca enlists Ted for a secret mission, Roy and Keeley search for a miracle, and the Higginses open up their home.
#10 - No Weddings and a Funeral
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/24/2021
Rebecca is stunned by a sudden loss. The team rallies to show their support, but Ted finds himself grappling with a piece of his past.
#11 - The Hope That Kills You
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/2/2020
Richmond plays a climactic match that will determine the fates of Ted and his club.
#12 - Make Rebecca Great Again
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/11/2020
Rebecca celebrates her first anniversary as a divorcée as the team plays a match in Liverpool.
#13 - Trent Crimm: The Independent
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/14/2020
To arrange an in-depth exposé, Rebecca pairs cynical journalist Trent Crimm with Ted for a day. Ted and Roy venture into the community.
#14 - The Diamond Dogs
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/18/2020
Ted and Roy are both having relationship problems. Ted consults the Diamond Dogs. Roy lays it on the line with Keeley.
#15 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/14/2020
American football coach Ted Lasso is hired by a wealthy divorcée to coach the English soccer team AFC Richmond.
#16 - Tan Lines
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/28/2020
With his wife and son visiting from America, Ted makes drastic changes to the lineup during a critical match.
#17 - Biscuits
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/14/2020
It’s Ted’s first day of coaching, and fans aren’t happy. He makes little headway but remains undeterred as the team plays its first match.
#18 - Lavender
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/30/2021
Ted is surprised by the reappearance of a familiar face. Roy tries out a new gig.
#19 - Two Aces
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/4/2020
When Jamie refuses to train, Ted turns to talented new signing Dani Rojas—and the team is struck by an age-old curse.
#20 - Beard After Hours
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/17/2021
After the semifinal, Beard sets out on an all-night odyssey through London in an effort to collect his thoughts.
#21 - For the Children
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/21/2020
Rebecca hosts the team’s annual charity benefit, where Ted stages a reconciliation between Roy and Jamie.
#22 - Inverting the Pyramid of Success
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/8/2021
Richmond gets their final chance to win promotion as Ted deals with the fallout of Trent Crimm’s painfully honest exposé.
#23 - So Long, Farewell
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/31/2023
AFC Richmond play their final match of the season.
#24 - Curiouser and Curiouser
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/2026
Ted returns to Richmond to meet the Lady Greyhounds, but not everyone is glad to see him.
#25 - Home
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2026
A few years after Ted leaves Richmond, some familiar faces visit him in Kansas…or is it Missouri?