Ted Lasso is officially back on Apple TV after a three-year hiatus. The streamer marked the occasion with a promotional spot featuring a remix of the classic Welcome Back, Kotter theme song. This nod to 1970s television history serves as a warm welcome for Jason Sudeikis and his return to the role that defined the series.
The announcement of a fourth season arrived as a surprise to many viewers who viewed the Season 3 finale as the end of the narrative. Despite the mixed reception of the previous run of episodes, the show returns to the screen with a focused mission. Ted moves back to the United States to take charge of the new AFC Richmond women's team.
Familiar faces populate the cast, including Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein. Goldstein, having moved on from his playing days, now serves as the head coach for the AFC Richmond men's team. This structure allows the show to maintain its connection to the established world while shifting the focus of the storytelling.
This fourth season consists of ten episodes, matching the count of the inaugural season. Reports indicate that Jason Sudeikis views this new installment as the start of a multi-season arc rather than a singular epilogue. Fans can watch new episodes every Wednesday on the platform as the narrative continues to unfold for the characters.