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Apple TV Announces Ted Lasso Season 4 Premiere August 5

4/28/2026

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Ted Lasso Returns

Apple TV announced that Ted Lasso season 4 will premiere on August 5, 2026.
Jason Sudeikis returns as Ted Lasso, now coaching AFC Richmond’s second-division women’s football team.
The teaser trailer released on April 28, 2026, adds new cast members, shows Lasso with Coach Beard, and uses Mumford & Sons’ “Rubber Band Man”.
Filming began in July 2025, with episodes running weekly from August 5 to October 7, 2026.

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Jack Burditt Joins

Jack Burditt joins Season 4 as executive producer under a new overall deal with Apple TV.
Warner Bros., Universal Television and Doozer Productions keep co-producing, with Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer as executive producers.
Channing Dungey calls Season 4 a “natural bridge” and “reset button,” hinting at up to three more seasons.
The return aligns with the 2026 World Cup and adds cast members Tanya Reynolds and Grant Feely.

History

Historical Context

In March 2019 Disney acquired The Simpsons as part of its purchase of 21st Century Fox, bringing the long-running sitcom—first aired in 1989 and $750 million merchandising revenue—under one streaming umbrella. The move spurred Disney+ to host the series and highlighted how enduring franchise profits can guide new streaming ventures, prompting Apple TV+ to model its 2026 Ted Lasso season 4 on the Simpsons’ multi-platform success.

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Ted Lasso Returns

Apple TV announced that Ted Lasso season 4 will premiere on August 5, 2026.
Jason Sudeikis returns as Ted Lasso, now coaching AFC Richmond’s second-division women’s football team.
The teaser trailer released on April 28, 2026, adds new cast members, shows Lasso with Coach Beard, and uses Mumford & Sons’ “Rubber Band Man”.
Filming began in July 2025, with episodes running weekly from August 5 to October 7, 2026.

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