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Apple TV+ Debuts Ted Lasso Season 4, Women’s Team, Aug 5

4/29/2026

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Summary

Ted Lasso Returns

Apple TV+ will debut Ted Lasso Season 4 on August 5, 2026, with episodes through October 7.
The series returns to Richmond as Ted coaches a second-division women’s football team.
The season features returning core cast members Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham and others, and adds newcomers Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack and others.
A teaser released on April 28, 2026 shows a fan calling Ted a “wanker” set to a Mumford & Sons/Hozier song.

Summary

Ted Lasso Renewed

Apple confirmed in 2025 that a fourth season will continue the story with Jason Sudeikis, despite the original three-season plan.
Jack Burditt joined as executive producer under a new overall deal with Apple TV, expanding leadership.
Warner Bros. Television, Universal Television and Doozer Productions are listed as producers for season 4.
The teaser uses “Rubber Band Man” by Mumford & Sons and Hozier, the first licensed song in series promotion.

History

Historical Context

After Jason Sudeikis introduced Ted Lasso in NBC Sports’ 2013 Premier League promos, Apple TV+ ordered a series in October 2019, launching a ten-episode first season on August 14 2020. Co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and Bill Lawrence’s Doozer, the show earned multiple Emmy wins and, following a March 2025 renewal, will return for Season 4 on August 5 2026.

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Ted Lasso Returns

Apple TV+ will debut Ted Lasso Season 4 on August 5, 2026, with episodes through October 7.
The series returns to Richmond as Ted coaches a second-division women’s football team.
The season features returning core cast members Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham and others, and adds newcomers Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack and others.
A teaser released on April 28, 2026 shows a fan calling Ted a “wanker” set to a Mumford & Sons/Hozier song.

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