# Ted Lasso Season 4 launch, reception, and streaming records > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ted-lasso-season-4-launch > Updated: 2026-08-23T23:55:31.000Z. Sources: 216. Developments: 9. Apple TV+ released the fourth season of *Ted Lasso* on 5 August 2026, delivering ten episodes weekly through 7 October. The storyline shifts from AFC Richmond’s men’s side to a newly created second-division women’s team, the Lady Greyhounds, with Jason Sudeikis returning as head coach. Core cast members Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Jeremy Swift, and Brendan Hunt reprise their roles, while newcomers include Tanya Reynolds, Abbie Hern, Faye Marsay, and Jude Mack. Grant Feely has replaced Gus Turner as Henry to reflect the time elapsed between seasons. Critical response has been generally positive, with Rotten Tomatoes scores reaching 89%. While some reviewers suggested the series has “lost some of its original magic,” others have praised the fresh direction of the women’s-soccer storytelling. Episode 3, ‘Richmond’s Got Talent’, explores roster challenges, including the loss of a striker due to pregnancy and subsequent open tryouts that lead to the recruitment of Lizzie Davis and the return of former player Gemma Jay. The episode also highlights the team’s struggle for legitimacy against shareholder skepticism and logistical issues such as kit delays, while exploring Rebecca Welton’s efforts to balance professional support for the team with her relationship with Matthijs. The season has set significant streaming records for the platform. Nielsen data indicates the premiere generated nearly 300 million viewing minutes in the United States within its first two days, making it the most-streamed program in the country on 5 August. This performance surpasses the platform's previous records, including the debuts of *Severance* and the show's own third season. Following the release of episode 3, the fourth episode, ‘Greyhounds’ Day Off’, focuses on coaches addressing team cliques and Ted adapting to life outside the locker room. ## Claims - Original cast members Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Jeremy Swift and Brendan Hunt return for Season 4. (corroborated by 19 sources) - Season 4 consists of ten episodes released weekly on Wednesdays, ending on 7 October 2026. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Jason Sudeikis returns as Ted Lasso, who is recruited to coach AFC Richmond’s new women’s team, the Lady Greyhounds. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Tanya Reynolds appears as new coach Alice Chilton in Season 4. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Characters Jamie Tartt and Nate Shelley are not listed as returning for Season 4. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Season 4 premiered on 5 August 2026 on Apple TV+. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The women's team storyline highlights financial difficulties, citing the folding of Twickenham FC’s women’s side. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Before returning to coaching, Ted works as an assistant manager at a Kansas‑City grocery store. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The series follows US football coach Ted Lasso hired by the London club AFC Richmond. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rebecca Welton hires Ted Lasso to sabotage AFC Richmond after her divorce from Rupert Mannion. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Apple TV releases new episodes of Ted Lasso and Trying Apple TV features new releases this week, including the fourth episode of ‘Ted Lasso’ season four and the season five finale of the comedy series ‘Trying’. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-tv-releases-new-episodes-of-ted-lasso-and-trying ### 2026-08-18: Ted Lasso Season 4 breaks Apple TV+ streaming records Ted Lasso Season 4 has set a record for Apple TV+ with nearly 300 million viewing minutes in its US debut, while Episode 3 follows the Lady Greyhounds' struggle to build their roster. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ted-lasso-season-4-sets-apple-tv-launch-record ### 2026-08-15: Ted Lasso season 4 breaks Apple TV+ viewership records The fourth season of ‘Ted Lasso’ has set a viewership record for Apple TV+, with its premiere accumulating 296.6 million minutes viewed in the US as the character returns to coach a women's soccer team. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ted-lasso-season-4-breaks-apple-tv-viewership-records ### 2026-08-13: Ted Lasso Season 4 breaks Apple TV+ viewership records Ted Lasso Season 4 has become Apple TV+’s biggest premiere ever, drawing 296.6 million viewing minutes in the U.S. over its first two days, surpassing previous records for the platform. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ted-lasso-season-4-sets-apple-tv-streaming-record ### 2026-08-07: Ted Lasso returns for season 4 on Apple TV+ Apple TV+ has released the fourth season of Ted Lasso, featuring Jason Sudeikis returning to coach the AFC Richmond women's football team. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ted-lasso-season-4-launches-on-apple-tv-with-new-cast-and-womens-team-focus ### 2026-08-05: Ted Lasso Season 4 Features Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Impact in Kansas City Season 4 of Ted Lasso opens with a Kansas City boutique scene inspired by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and executive producer Jamie Lee invites the singer to visit the set. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ted-lasso-season-4-features-taylor-swifts-eras-tour-impact-in-kansas-city ### 2026-08-04: Ted Lasso Season 4 launches on Apple TV+ with 10‑episode run focusing on women’s soccer Ted Lasso returns on Apple TV+ (5 Aug 2026) with a 10‑episode season that moves the coach to a women’s soccer team, featuring returning stars and new cast members; critics give it an 89 % Rotten Tomatoes score. 96 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ted-lasso-season-4-premieres-on-apple-tv-on-aug-5 ### 2026-07-31: Ted Lasso Season 4 Premieres on Apple TV+ in August 2026 Apple TV+ releases *Ted Lasso* season 4 on 5 August 2026, shifting Ted to coach a women’s football team with returning cast and new characters, sparking global streaming coverage. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ted-lasso-secures-cult-status-with-fourth-season-on-apple-tv ### 2026-07-27: Ted Lasso Season 4 Premieres August 5 on Apple TV+ Apple TV+ drops the Ted Lasso season‑4 trailer: the series returns 5 Aug 2026 with Jason Sudeikis coaching a second‑division women’s team, ten weekly episodes, the original cast plus new faces. 50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ted-lasso-season-4-moves-to-womens-team-sparks-poster-photoediting-backlash --- Cite as: Ted Lasso Season 4 launch, reception, and streaming records. 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