The WORST episodes of Ted Lasso

Every episode of Ted Lasso ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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?

Last Updated: 6/4/2025Network: Apple TV+Status: Continuing
Beard After Hours
star
7.12
3168 votes

#1 - 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.

We’ll Never Have Paris
star
7.37
2262 votes

#2 - We’ll Never Have Paris

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2023

While watching Henry, Ted fights the urge to spiral when Michelle and Dr. Jacob go on a romantic trip. An online leak has massive implications for Keeley.

Directors: Erica Dunton
Pilot
star
7.47
4327 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Tom Marshall
Signs
star
7.52
2303 votes

#4 - Signs

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/12/2023

With their season in a tailspin, Richmond try to right the ship against mighty Manchester City. Off the pitch, everyone faces their own setbacks.

Directors: Matt Lipsey
Writer: Jamie Lee
Headspace
star
7.58
2981 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Matt Lipsey
Writer: Phoebe Walsh
Goodbye Earl
star
7.60
3398 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Declan Lowney
Writer: Brendan Hunt
Smells Like Mean Spirit
star
7.65
2600 votes

#7 - Smells Like Mean Spirit

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/15/2023

The newly promoted AFC Richmond face mockery as pundits predict they’ll finish dead last this season.

Directors: M.J. Delaney
Writer: Leann Bowen
4-5-1
star
7.68
2423 votes

#8 - 4-5-1

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2023

Richmond adjust to an exciting change, but Jamie has reservations. Ted learns there’s something new going on back in Kansas as well.

Directors: Destiny Ekaragha
Writer: Bill Wrubel
Biscuits
star
7.71
3890 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Zach Braff
Lavender
star
7.72
3183 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Declan Lowney
Writer: Leann Bowen
Watch Now:Amazon
Big Week
star
7.77
2367 votes

#11 - Big Week

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/2023

Everyone’s feeling the pressure as Richmond gear up to play West Ham. Ted is reunited with an old friend.

Directors: Destiny Ekaragha
Watch Now:Amazon
(I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea
star
7.80
2457 votes

#12 - (I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/22/2023

News of a top player looking to move to London sends the English clubs into a frenzy. Richmond play their first game back in the Premier League.

Directors: M.J. Delaney
Writer: Sasha Garron
Watch Now:Amazon
No Weddings and a Funeral
star
7.81
2978 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: M.J. Delaney
Writer: Jane Becker
Watch Now:Amazon
Midnight Train to Royston
star
7.82
2914 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: M.J. Delaney
Writer: Sasha Garron
Watch Now:Amazon
For the Children
star
7.89
3662 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: Tom Marshall
Writer: Jamie Lee
Watch Now:Amazon
Do the Right-est Thing
star
7.89
3198 votes

#16 - 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.

Directors: Ezra Edelman
Watch Now:Amazon
International Break
star
7.89
2307 votes

#17 - International Break

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/17/2023

While some of the Greyhounds head home to play for their countries in international matches, Edwin Akufo brings a business proposal to Rebecca.

Directors: Matt Lipsey
Writer: Jane Becker
Watch Now:Amazon
The Strings That Bind Us
star
7.92
2332 votes

#18 - The Strings That Bind Us

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/26/2023

The Greyhounds try a new strategy that has everyone thinking outside the box. Sam prepares to host a VIP guest at Ola’s.

Directors: Matt Lipsey
Writer: Phoebe Walsh
Watch Now:Amazon
La Locker Room Aux Folles
star
7.92
2357 votes

#19 - La Locker Room Aux Folles

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/10/2023

Colin and Isaac’s friendship is tested. Roy is asked to do a press conference.

Directors: Erica Dunton
Watch Now:Amazon
Carol of the Bells
star
7.92
3266 votes

#20 - 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.

Directors: Declan Lowney
Writer: Joe Kelly
Watch Now:Amazon
Two Aces
star
7.95
3556 votes

#21 - 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.

Directors: Elliot Hegarty
Writer: Bill Wrubel
Watch Now:Amazon
Trent Crimm: The Independent
star
7.95
3817 votes

#22 - 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.

Directors: Tom Marshall
Writer: Jane Becker
Watch Now:Amazon
The Signal
star
7.95
3073 votes

#23 - 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?

Directors: Erica Dunton
Watch Now:Amazon
The Diamond Dogs
star
8.00
3476 votes

#24 - 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.

Directors: Declan Lowney
Writer: Leann Bowen
Watch Now:Amazon
All Apologies
star
8.01
3486 votes

#25 - 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.

Directors: M.J. Delaney
Writer: Phoebe Walsh
Watch Now:Amazon