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Father Ted

  • 1995–1998
  • 3 seasons
  • Comedy
  • 8.2

A real charmer.

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

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.

6 episodes
  1. 1Good Luck, Father Ted

    24 minApr 21, 19958.4

    Ted gets his chance to be on TV when he is to be interviewed by a magazine programme. But 'FunLand', the most pathetic travelling fair ever conceived has come to Craggy Island, and while Ted is distracted with Father Jack, Dougal seizes his moment of glory.

  2. 2Entertaining Father Stone

    24 minApr 28, 19958.0

    The world's most boring priest comes to stay, and he just won't go away. After his worst ever birthday party, Father Ted prays for deliverance from Father Stone, but a lightning strike wasn't what he expected.

  3. 3The Passion of Saint Tibulus

    24 minMay 5, 19958.2

    The local cinema is showing a film condemned by the Church for its X-rated and blasphemous depiction of Saint Tibulus. Bishop Brennan is dispatched to the island to ensure that the priests take to the picket line in protest. But their defiant stand only gives more publicity to the film, which becomes an overnight success. It is left to Father Jack to stop the Bishop from sending them packing.

  4. 4Competition Time

    24 minMay 12, 19958.7

    It's the 'All Priests Stars In Their Eyes Lookalike Competition', and showbusiness personality Henry Sellers, a former alcoholic, has landed on the island to host the festivities. Father Ted is determined not to go as Mother Teresa again, but he isn't the only one to think of Elvis. It takes some quick thinking to beat Father Byrne's team from nearby Rugged Island.

  5. 5And God Created Woman

    24 minMay 19, 19958.1

    A blossoming romance between Father Ted and steamy novelist Polly Clarke threatens to come between a group of visiting nuns and their favourite priest. Among other things, Ted delivers an entire service in a matter of milliseconds, and becomes involved in an armed robbery.

  6. 6Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

    24 minMay 26, 19957.8

    After an overdose of floor polish, Father Jack finally bites the dust, and Ted and Dougal discover they've been left a fortune in his will - providing they allay his fear of being buried alive by spending a night with him in the crypt.

Where to watch Father Ted

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Series cast

Dermot MorganFather Ted Crilly24 episodes
Ardal O'HanlonFather Dougal McGuire24 episodes
Pauline McLynnMrs. Doyle24 episodes
Frank KellyFather Jack Hackett24 episodes
Tony GuilfoyleFather Larry Duff5 episodes
Don WycherleyFather Cyril MacDuff4 episodes
Arthur MathewsFather Billy Kerrigan4 episodes
Pat ShorttTom4 episodes
Rynagh O'GradyMary O'Leary4 episodes
Graham NortonFather Noel Furlong3 episodes
Jim NortonBishop Len Brennan3 episodes
Don FoleyJim Halpin3 episodes
Maurice O'DonoghueFather Dick Byrne3 episodes
Jimmy KeoghFather Fintan Fay2 episodes
Jon KennyMichael Cocheese2 episodes
Patrick DruryJohn O'Leary2 episodes
Rosemary HendersonSister Assumpta2 episodes
Doreen KeoghMrs. Dineen2 episodes

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