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Pilot

  • Episode aired Aug 14, 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 31m
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Hannah Waddingham in Ted Lasso (2020)
ComedyDramaSport

American football coach Ted Lasso is hired by a wealthy divorcée to coach English soccer team AFC Richmond.American football coach Ted Lasso is hired by a wealthy divorcée to coach English soccer team AFC Richmond.American football coach Ted Lasso is hired by a wealthy divorcée to coach English soccer team AFC Richmond.

  • Director
    • Tom Marshall
  • Writers
    • Jason Sudeikis
    • Bill Lawrence
    • Brendan Hunt
  • Stars
    • Jason Sudeikis
    • Hannah Waddingham
    • Jeremy Swift
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tom Marshall
    • Writers
      • Jason Sudeikis
      • Bill Lawrence
      • Brendan Hunt
    • Stars
      • Jason Sudeikis
      • Hannah Waddingham
      • Jeremy Swift
    • 21User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jason Sudeikis
    Jason Sudeikis
    • Ted Lasso
    Hannah Waddingham
    Hannah Waddingham
    • Rebecca Welton
    Jeremy Swift
    Jeremy Swift
    • Leslie Higgins
    Phil Dunster
    Phil Dunster
    • Jamie Tartt
    Brett Goldstein
    Brett Goldstein
    • Roy Kent
    Brendan Hunt
    Brendan Hunt
    • Coach Beard
    Nick Mohammed
    Nick Mohammed
    • Nathan Shelley
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Keeley Jones
    Toheeb Jimoh
    Toheeb Jimoh
    • Sam Obisanya
    James Lance
    James Lance
    • Trent Crimm
    Scott Van Pelt
    Scott Van Pelt
    • Scott Van Pelt
    Billy Harris
    Billy Harris
    • Colin Hughes
    Kola Bokinni
    Kola Bokinni
    • Isaac McAdoo
    Stephen Manas
    Stephen Manas
    • Richard Montlaur
    Adam Colborne
    • Baz Primrose
    Bronson Webb
    Bronson Webb
    • Jeremy Blumenthal
    Kevin Garry
    • Paul La Fleur
    • (as Kevin 'KG' Garry)
    Bill Skinner
    Bill Skinner
    • Tommy
    • Director
      • Tom Marshall
    • Writers
      • Jason Sudeikis
      • Bill Lawrence
      • Brendan Hunt
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    8lovemichaeljordan

    Since when was England this beautiful?

    There's no way this is filmed in England. Everything looks so nice, clean and modern. The weather is beautiful, it's warm and it's sunny. The pilot looks great - everything from the costume design to the sets are expertly crafted. This episode makes me want to visit England.

    It's a great pilot. Every character is introduced expertly and we understand what kind of person everyone is. Ted is just a terrific and optimistic dude and the other characters seem fleshed out aswell. The mix of drama and comedy is so far very well done. An engaging and interesting first episode.

    Making each episode about 30 minutes long is a breath of fresh air. It's mentally easier to watch an episode this short and it's easier to fit into one's daily schedule.
    9dcdude-26988

    9.45/10, Already This Good?

    I enjoyed this episode alot. I am already most likely going to start recommending this show to the athletic boys at my school since most of them watch All American. Anyways, my favorite characters in this episode were Ted, Rebecca, and Coach Beard. My favorite things about this episode were the Dialogue, the storyline, and the pacing, especially the pacing. This isn't perfect or anything, but this is definitely very funny, enjoyable, and well-written. I mostly love the side characters in this show so far, and I am excited to see what this show has in store for me later on in the series. I am pretty sure there will be lots of 10's that will be rated for me personally since I already rated this episode very high.
    7chunkylefunga

    Interesting Concept

    Pilot was alright, prob wouldn't have made it a premier league team as you 100% wouldn't get away with it but a Championship team would have been alright.

    Nice to see Richmond being put on the map, even if they only use Richmond Green for 99% of their outside shots :D
    10kathiemurray

    Funny and heartwarming

    Great show . Funny and original. What a pleasant surprise.
    8killerindrag

    Better than Anticipated

    Trailer does not do the show justice and might be discouraging to some.

    I really enjoyed this episode and was glad I had 2 more episodes available to stream.

    I am big English football fan, and I liked the small references to the EPL.

    I'm pretty sure this show is based on Crystal Palace from the EPL and is partially filmed at the grounds.

    This is a feel good show for sure, and is much needed during these trying times.

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    • Trivia
      The celebration dance that Jason Sudeikis does, as Ted Lasso, with his team is the same dance he does in the SNL segment "What's Up With That".
    • Goofs
      It is believed that Ted would not be allowed to coach a Premier League team without a proper UEFA license, which someone would not be eligible for without prior experience. However, the UEFA does allow for temporary "caretaker managers" on short notice when a manager is abruptly dismissed, quits, or is unable to continue. Richmond's existing coach gets sacked by Rebecca after training for the season had already started.
    • Quotes

      Ted Lasso: Hey, how y'all doin'? I'm Ted Lasso, your new coach. You must be Ms. Welton.

      Rebecca Welton: Please, call me Rebecca. Ms. Welton's my father.

      Ted Lasso: If that's a joke, I love it. If not, I cannot wait to unpack that with ya.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      God Save the Queen
      Written by Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock, John Lydon

      Performed by Sex Pistols

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Filming locations
      • Selhurst Park, Selhurst, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Ruby's Tuna
      • Universal Television
      • Doozer
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    • Runtime
      • 31m
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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