Ted Lasso Makes Triumphant Return with Season 4 Production in Full Swing
The Beloved Comedy Series Returns After Two Years
Apple TV+ officially announced that the global phenomenon ‘Ted Lasso’ is returning for a fourth season, reuniting the team behind the multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy series, with Jason Sudeikis reprising his award-winning role as coach Ted Lasso. The renewal, confirmed in March 2025, came nearly two years after the series’ presumed finale aired in May 2023, bringing joy to fans worldwide who had hoped for more of the optimistic American football coach turned English football manager.
The significance of this announcement cannot be overstated. Ted Lasso was nominated for 61 Emmy Awards during its run, winning 13. The series captured hearts during its 2020 debut, offering messages of kindness and positivity during challenging times.
What to Expect from Season 4
Scripts for the fourth season reveal that Ted will be coaching a women’s team. Star Jason Sudeikis explained that in season four, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to ‘LEAP BEFORE THEY LOOK,’ discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be.
Ted Lasso season 4 started filming early in the summer of 2025 and should be moving toward post-production soon, with that timeline pointing to a release ahead of the fall 2026 schedule. Production on season four began in July 2025, with some filming locations being scouted in Missouri and the Kansas City metropolitan area, beginning on July 21 with a photo of the main cast at Gates, a Kansas City barbecue restaurant.
Cast Changes and Returning Favourites
Joining Jason Sudeikis will be familiar fan favourites Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift, with Apple locking in fresh contract deals for the quartet. However, notably absent are Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt) and Nick Mohammed (Nate Shelley), the latter’s omission raising eyebrows given his central role in earlier seasons.
The new season will welcome fresh faces, including Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, and Abbie Hern.
What This Means for Fans
The return of Ted Lasso represents more than just another season of television. Ted Lasso is widely regarded as one of Apple TV’s most popular shows, and if creator Bill Lawrence and star Jason Sudeikis are interested in doing another season beyond four, Apple TV will likely have no problem greenlighting a fifth season. The series’ continued success demonstrates the enduring appetite for stories centred on optimism, personal growth, and the power of belief—themes that remain as relevant today as when the show first premiered.