Ted Lasso (2020)
Kernel Score: 90% · 2,247 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy
First aired: 2020-08-14
Seasons: 4 · 34 episodes
Is Ted Lasso worth watching?
Must-watch. Ted Lasso is a warm, funny show about an optimistic American football coach in English soccer. Its kindness never turns smug, and the best episodes mix real emotion with sharp comedy. Viewers love it.
Watch it if you
- want a feel-good comedy with real heart
- enjoy ensemble casts and found-family stories
- like sports shows that aren't really about sports
Skip it if you
- dislike earnest, sentimental comedy
- want edgy or cynical humour
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Ted Lasso
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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?
Ted Lasso parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Ted Lasso is a TV-MA sports comedy-drama praised for its optimism, kindness, and team spirit, despite mature language typical of its rating.
- Language: Moderate — TV-MA rating on this workplace comedy suggests occasional strong profanity.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Ted Lasso
If you liked Ted Lasso, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Welcome to Wrexham (2022) — 88%: Real underdog football club story with the same community spirit
- The Rookie (2018) — 92%: Upbeat fish-out-of-water drama with a likeable lead
- Fleabag (2016) — 91%: Funny, emotionally honest British comedy with real feeling
- Never Have I Ever (2020) — 90%: Funny, heartfelt story with emotional honesty
- Brassic (2019) — 91%: British ensemble comedy with warm, scrappy friendships
- Love, Victor (2020) — 91%: Warm, sincere story about acceptance and support
Cast
- Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso
- Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton
- Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins
- Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt
- Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent
- Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard
- Nick Mohammed as Nathan Shelley
- Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Mannion
- Toheeb Jimoh as Sam Obisanya
- Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas
Ted Lasso FAQ
Is Ted Lasso worth watching?
Must-watch. Ted Lasso is a warm, funny show about an optimistic American football coach in English soccer. Its kindness never turns smug, and the best episodes mix real emotion with sharp comedy. Viewers love it.
Where can I watch Ted Lasso?
In the US you can stream Ted Lasso on Apple TV and watch it free with ads on Apple TV.
Is Ted Lasso OK for kids?
Ted Lasso is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Ted Lasso is a TV-MA sports comedy-drama praised for its optimism, kindness, and team spirit, despite mature language typical of its rating.
What shows are like Ted Lasso?
If you liked Ted Lasso, try Welcome to Wrexham, The Rookie, Fleabag and Never Have I Ever.