Ted Lasso Returns

Ted Lasso has returned to Apple TV for its fourth season, with a new commercial welcoming back the show's characters. The season premiered on August 5, 2026, and consists of 10 episodes, released weekly.

The new season has already seen significant success, becoming the 2nd most-watched series on Apple TV worldwide, and reaching #1 in 37 countries, including the US. The show's critical score on Rotten Tomatoes is 89% based on 78 submitted reviews, with an audience score of 80%.

Tanya Reynolds joins the cast of Ted Lasso season 4 as Alice Chilton, the coach of AFC Richmond's women's soccer team. Jason Sudeikis, the star and co-creator of Ted Lasso, has confirmed that he is onboard for the show's future beyond season 4, with the writers room for Ted Lasso season 5 set to launch this month.

To promote the new season, Apple TV launched a clever new commercial inserting coach Lasso into other Apple TV shows, including hits like Severance, Silo, and The Morning Show. Jason Sudeikis also made a surprise appearance at a Mumford and Sons concert, singing the Ted Lasso theme song.

## Why it matters The return of Ted Lasso is a significant event for Apple TV, as the show has been a major success for the streaming platform. The show's popularity is a testament to the quality of content available on Apple TV, and its return is likely to attract new subscribers to the platform. With the show's future already planned, fans can look forward to more episodes of the beloved series.

## What happens next With the new season already underway, fans can expect new episodes to be released weekly. The show's success will likely lead to more promotions and events, similar to Jason Sudeikis' surprise appearance at the Mumford and Sons concert. As the writers room for Ted Lasso season 5 launches, fans can look forward to more exciting storylines and characters in the future.