A Ted Lasso TFI Unplugged special is coming this week
TFI Unplugged is bringing fans a Ted Lasso special filmed in Los Angeles.
Ted Lasso is officially making his triumphant return to the pitch, accompanied by an exclusive cross-Atlantic broadcast event to celebrate Season 4.
Key Details at a Glance
TFI Unplugged Special: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, and Brendan Hunt joined Chris Evans in Los Angeles for a special edition of TFI Unplugged.
Broadcast Date: The special episode hits Virgin Radio UK's YouTube channel on Wednesday, August 5, the exact same day Ted Lasso Season 4 debuts.
New Pitch, New Challenge: Season 4 sees Ted return to Richmond to manage a second-division women’s football team.
Episode Schedule: The 10-episode season launches August 5 with one episode, dropping weekly every Wednesday through October 7 on Apple TV, plus a newly filmed Christmas special.
Lasso Mania Returns: ‘Ted Lasso’ Stars Join Chris Evans for ‘TFI Unplugged’ LA Special Ahead of Season 4 Premiere
Beloved football coach Ted Lasso is back in action, and the cast is kicking off the festivities with a major broadcast event!
In a transatlantic celebration, Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, and Brendan Hunt met up with host Chris Evans in Los Angeles for an exclusive edition of TFI Unplugged. Fans won't have to wait to catch the stars in conversation—the special episode drops directly on Virgin Radio UK’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, August 5, dropping hand-in-hand with the Season 4 premiere on Apple TV.
A Bold New Era for AFC Richmond
When Ted Lasso returns for its fourth season, viewers will find the optimistic American coach tackling his biggest career hurdle yet: leading a second-division women’s football team in Richmond. Over the course of 10 episodes, Ted and his squad embrace the motto of "leaping before looking," pushing themselves to take bold risks both on and off the pitch.
The brand-new season reunites core fan favorites, including:
Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso)
Emmy Winner Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton)
Juno Temple (Keeley Jones)
Emmy Winner Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent)
Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard)
Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins)
They are joined by a fresh ensemble of newcomers, including Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely.
Release Schedule & Holiday Surprise
The 10-episode fourth season premieres on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, with a single episode. Subscribing fans can catch new episodes every Wednesday through October 7 exclusively on Apple TV.
And for viewers looking for an extra dose of holiday cheer, producers have confirmed that a standalone Christmas special has also been filmed to keep the Lasso spirit glowing later in the year.
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