Father Ted (1995)

Kernel Score: 90% · 337 ratings

Genres: Comedy

First aired: 1995-04-21

Seasons: 3 · 24 episodes

Where to watch Father Ted

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.

Father Ted parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that this Irish sitcom pokes satirical fun at Catholic priests and includes frequent drinking-related comedy.

  • Language: Some — Mild Irish slang/crude terms used comedically.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Drinking is a recurring comedic element among the priest characters, per keywords.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Dermot Morgan as Father Ted Crilly
  • Ardal O'Hanlon as Father Dougal McGuire
  • Pauline McLynn as Mrs. Doyle
  • Frank Kelly as Father Jack Hackett

Father Ted FAQ

Is Father Ted good?

Father Ted has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 337 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Father Ted?

In the US you can stream Father Ted on Prime Video and Britbox Apple TV channel and watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads) and Tubi.

Is Father Ted OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this Irish sitcom pokes satirical fun at Catholic priests and includes frequent drinking-related comedy.

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