Ted Lasso returns for season 4 on August 5, 2026, on Apple TV, marking the Emmy Award-winning series’ comeback after a three-year break with Jason Sudeikis reprising his lead role as the titular coach.
Quick Facts
- Season 4 premieres Wednesday, August 5, 2026, with one episode, followed by weekly releases through October 7
- Ted returns to Richmond to coach a second division women’s football team, a significant shift from the original series format
- Returning cast includes Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift
- The series has won back-to-back Outstanding Comedy Series Emmys for its first two seasons
Apple announced the premiere date on April 28, 2026, alongside a teaser trailer that revealed Ted’s new coaching assignment. The announcement ended months of speculation about whether the beloved comedy would continue after season 3 concluded what many viewers considered a satisfying ending.
The new season introduces several cast additions, including Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely. Executive producer Jack Burditt joins under a new overall deal with Apple TV. The series, developed by Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Joe Kelly, and Brendan Hunt, remains a global phenomenon that broke viewership records when it first launched on Apple TV.
Episodes will roll out every Wednesday starting August 5, with the season concluding on October 7. The show’s return comes as Apple TV continues to expand its slate of original comedy series.
Sources
- Apple — Official press release confirming August 5, 2026 premiere date, cast details, and season 4 plot
- Deadline — Reported season 4 announcement and premiere date confirmation
- Variety — Covered season 4 trailer release and August premiere announcement
