6.826 minSeason 3 • Episode 8
LatestTed performs a genuinely unselfish act, and is rewarded with the offer of a parish in California - his wildest dreams come true. However, parting from his long-time companions at the Parochial House proves tricky. Unless Ted can break the news of his departure tactfully to Dougal, Jack and Mrs Doyle, he won't be going to America...
A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.
Acting
Dermot Morgan's frantic dignity vs. Frank Kelly's incomprehensible rage.
Writing
Linehan and Mathews weaponizing Catholic guilt for punchlines.
Production
That parochial house set—permanently stuck in 1973.
Creators
Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dermot Morgan died of a heart attack 24 hours after finishing the final episode; the show ended out of respect, never to be revived.
Banned by the Irish Catholic Church and beloved by Irish people anyway—peak 1990s Ireland in 24-minute doses.
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What I really love is that out of a choice between ‘Yes’ and ‘That would be an ecumenical matter’, Ted started with the harder one.
@kisbie 16
Every time I see both Ted and Jack together I’m reminded of the fact they are both gone from this world. 😢
@stephenmurphy2212 66
The way that Ted rage quits cracks me up every time.
@eclectica1 26
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