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Brendan Hunt explained the Season 4 finale's major plot twists, including Ted Lasso stepping down to assistant coach and Roy Kent leaving for Chelsea. Hunt confirmed no Season 5 renewal is official yet, though he remains optimistic. The episode featured a Brandi Carlile theme cover and resolved the club's ownership dispute in Rebecca's favor.
The Season 4 finale of 'Ted Lasso' concludes with a major restructuring of AFC Richmond's coaching staff. Ted Lasso voluntarily steps down as head coach of the men's team to become an assistant to Alice Chilton, who is promoted to lead the women's team. Roy Kent leaves to manage Chelsea, and Rebecca Welton secures majority ownership of the club while becoming engaged to Matthijs.
In Season 4, Episode 8, 'Follow the Anger,' the Lady Greyhounds face a crisis after star striker Gemma suffers a serious knee injury, potentially sidelining her for a year. This forces Alice Chilton to confront her own trauma to convince Gemma to prioritize rehab over a law internship. Meanwhile, Roy and Keeley finally reconcile after a chaotic trip to a Chelsea legends ceremony, and Higgins uncovers that ex-husband Rupert is buying up AFC Richmond shares.
Season 4 Episode 2 confirms Jamie Tartt has left AFC Richmond to play for FC Barcelona, revealed during Ted’s first press conference as coach of the men’s team; the episode also shows which Greyhounds remain on the roster, with Isaac McAdoo still listed and a number of familiar teammates continuing at Richmond.
Apple TV+ brings Ted Lasso back for Season 4 in a 10-episode arc, with Ted returning to the U.S. to coach AFC Richmond's women’s team and reuniting with familiar faces; the promo uses a Welcome Back Kotter theme, signaling a fresh arc that could span three seasons.
THR reports English actress Tanya Reynolds joins Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso as Alice, AFC Richmond’s assistant coach for the new women’s team in Season 4. Reynolds, who hadn’t seen the show before, landed the role after a Zoom with Jason Sudeikis and binge-watching the first three seasons to prepare. Her character, once brittle but deeply human, navigates finding her coaching voice as the series shifts focus to the women’s team, with the main cast returning; Season 4 drops Aug. 5 on Apple TV+ with weekly episodes.
Apple TV+ will premiere Ted Lasso Season 4 on August 5, 2026, with Ted returning to London to coach AFC Richmond’s women’s team; a teaser features the returning cast alongside new regulars and guest roles.
Apple TV+ has set Ted Lasso Season 4 for a global summer release, with Jason Sudeikis returning as AFC Richmond’s coach alongside the series’ core cast and new signings. Emmy winner Jack Burditt joins as an executive producer under a new overall deal, and the season centers on Ted’s challenge of coaching a second-division women’s team, with first-look photos released to accompany the announcement.
James Lance, who plays Trent Crimm on "Ted Lasso," has been elevated to series regular in Season 3 and his character is now a major part of the action. Lance says that Trent is really starting to relax, drop his defenses and feel part of the game. He also reveals that he received a text from Jason Sudeikis, who hinted that Trent would continue to be around in Season 2, but his real breakout would be in Season 3.
In the fourth episode of Ted Lasso's third season, Nate attempts to apologize to Ted twice, but is interrupted by Rupert and then distracted by a VIP ticket to Bones & Honey. Portrayer Nick Mohammed says it's up to the audience to decide if they forgive Nate for his betrayal at the end of Season 2. Meanwhile, Rupert manipulates Nate and introduces him to an actress named Anastasia. Other notable developments include Rebecca discovering Rupert's infidelity, Ted expressing his love for Michelle and their family, and Jamie beginning training sessions with Roy.
In the season 3 premiere of "Ted Lasso," Coach Lasso struggles with being away from his son while trying to lead AFC Richmond to victory in the Premier League. Meanwhile, owner Rebecca urges him to beat her ex-husband's team, West Ham United. Nate, now the head coach of West Ham, trash-talks his former team and drives everyone mad, but Ted remains optimistic about his potential. The episode also explores the parallel between Nate and Ted's panic attacks.