Series
Father Ted
“A real charmer.”
Comedy
A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.
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Seasons & episodes
The first season introduces the incorrigible Father Ted, the dim-witted Father Dougal, the irascible Father Jack along with their long-suffering housekeeper Mrs. Doyle. Father Ted faces challenges at every turn as he tries to bring stability to his congregation and the surreal townspeople of Craggy Island, Ireland.
1Good Luck, Father Ted21 Apr 1995 · 24m · ★ 8.4Ted gets his chance to be on TV when he is to be interviewed by a magazine programme. But 'FunLand', the most pathetic travelling fair ever conceived has come to Craggy Island, and while Ted is distracted with Father Jack, Dougal seizes his moment of glory.
2Entertaining Father Stone28 Apr 1995 · 24m · ★ 8.0The world's most boring priest comes to stay, and he just won't go away. After his worst ever birthday party, Father Ted prays for deliverance from Father Stone, but a lightning strike wasn't what he expected.
3The Passion of Saint Tibulus5 May 1995 · 24m · ★ 8.2The local cinema is showing a film condemned by the Church for its X-rated and blasphemous depiction of Saint Tibulus. Bishop Brennan is dispatched to the island to ensure that the priests take to the picket line in protest. But their defiant stand only gives more publicity to the film, which becomes an overnight success. It is left to Father Jack to stop the Bishop from sending them packing.
4Competition Time12 May 1995 · 24m · ★ 8.7It's the 'All Priests Stars In Their Eyes Lookalike Competition', and showbusiness personality Henry Sellers, a former alcoholic, has landed on the island to host the festivities. Father Ted is determined not to go as Mother Teresa again, but he isn't the only one to think of Elvis. It takes some quick thinking to beat Father Byrne's team from nearby Rugged Island.
5And God Created Woman19 May 1995 · 24m · ★ 8.1A blossoming romance between Father Ted and steamy novelist Polly Clarke threatens to come between a group of visiting nuns and their favourite priest. Among other things, Ted delivers an entire service in a matter of milliseconds, and becomes involved in an armed robbery.
6Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest26 May 1995 · 24m · ★ 7.8After an overdose of floor polish, Father Jack finally bites the dust, and Ted and Dougal discover they've been left a fortune in his will - providing they allay his fear of being buried alive by spending a night with him in the crypt.
Details
- Created by
- Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan
- First aired
- 21 Apr 1995
- Last aired
- 1 May 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Channel 4
- Episodes
- 24
- Votes
- 363 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
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The Roku Channel
Plex
Plex Channel
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Cast
Dermot MorganFather Ted Crilly
Ardal O'HanlonFather Dougal McGuire
Pauline McLynnMrs. Doyle
Frank KellyFather Jack Hackett
