Ted Lasso has returned to the screen, marking a significant win for Apple TV. The season four premiere pulled in 296.6 million viewing minutes across August 4 and 5. This performance stands as the most-watched season premiere in the history of the platform, signaling a recovery after the series faced a dip in interest during its third outing.
The new season picks up three years after the events of the previous finale. Ted Lasso leaves Kansas City to head back to England, where he takes on the role of coach for the Richmond Women's Football Club. This plot shift aims to provide fresh stakes for the characters while maintaining the tone that defined the earlier seasons of the show.
Critical reception is positive, with the season currently holding a 90% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While the critic score shows improvement over the third season, the audience score rests at 79% based on recent verified user data. Industry analysts note that viewership metrics equate to roughly 7.1 million viewers for the 42-minute premiere episode.
New episodes follow a weekly release cadence. Fans can watch installments every Wednesday at 3 a.m. ET on Apple TV. The show features the return of Jason Sudeikis alongside Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, and Brett Goldstein. The current schedule lists ten episodes in total, with the season finale slated for October 7.