Father Ted
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Father Ted

A real charmer.

8.2 /10 340 votes
April 21, 1995 - May 1, 1998 3 Seasons 24 Episodes 24 min Ended TV-14

Overview

A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

1995 6 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.

Season 2

Season 2

1996 10 Episodes

The second season carries on with the error prone lives of three priests living with their housekeeper in Ireland on the bizarre Craggy Island. The three Fathers disastrously attempt to rig a raffle, make efforts to give-up their vices for Lent , adopt a pet rabbit, and occasionally tend to matters of the soul.

Season 3

Season 3

1998 8 Episodes

Season three continues its' hilarious portrayal of life on Craggy Island. With missteps abound, the Fathers Ted, Dougal and Jack become the target of pranks and revenge. Adventures on the mainland and poorly placed bets also add to absurdity.

Key Information

Created By Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan
Network Channel 4
Type Scripted
Rating 8.2/10
Language EN
Country United Kingdom

Cast & Crew

Dermot Morgan

Dermot Morgan

Father Ted Crilly

Ardal O'Hanlon

Ardal O'Hanlon

Father Dougal McGuire

Pauline McLynn

Pauline McLynn

Mrs. Doyle

Frank Kelly

Frank Kelly

Father Jack Hackett

Tony Guilfoyle

Tony Guilfoyle

Father Larry Duff

Don Wycherley

Don Wycherley

Father Cyril MacDuff

Arthur Mathews

Father Billy Kerrigan

Pat Shortt

Pat Shortt

Tom

Rynagh O'Grady

Mary O'Leary

Graham Norton

Graham Norton

Father Noel Furlong

Jim Norton

Jim Norton

Bishop Len Brennan

Don Foley

Jim Halpin

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Frequently Asked Questions

A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.

Father Ted has 3 seasons with 24 episodes.

Father Ted premiered on April 21, 1995.

No, Father Ted has ended. The final episode aired on May 1, 1998.

Father Ted originally aired on Channel 4. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Father Ted was created by Arthur Mathews.

Father Ted has a rating of 8.2/10 based on user reviews.

Father Ted is classified as Comedy.