Back to Richmond in season 4, Ted Lasso' changes the playbook

Apple has released the first full trailer for the fourth season of “Ted Lasso,” signaling Jason Sudeikis’s return as Ted and a renewed focus on AFC Richmond. The preview does not explain in detail why Ted leaves Kansas again or how he is brought back into the club’s orbit, but it emphasizes the familiar setting, the show’s upbeat style, and the return of major cast members. Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift are among the returning actors, while several new performers join the ensemble. Grant Feely will now play Ted’s son, Henry. The season is scheduled to premiere August 5 with one episode, followed by weekly installments through October 7.

The new season centers on Ted coaching a second-division women’s football team at AFC Richmond, extending an idea introduced at the end of season 3 when Keeley suggested forming a women’s squad. The article frames this as a way for the series to continue without simply repeating the earlier storyline about the men’s team. It also gives Ted a new coaching challenge while keeping the show tied to its established club, characters, and location. Season 3 had been positioned as the end of the original planned story, but speculation about a return continued until Sudeikis and Apple confirmed the revival in March 2025. The article also notes the show’s importance to Apple TV, including its early breakout success and Emmy recognition, while observing that season 4 will need to define itself beyond the original arc. The first three seasons remain available on Apple TV, which is listed at $12.99 per month with a trial for eligible new users.

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