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Father Ted

Name: Father Ted
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1995-04-21
Duration: 45 min

1995 – 1997 · 45m per ep · 15 · English · United Kingdom

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

8.2(141 reviews)

9.391% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Apr 21, 1995
Last air date: May 1, 1998
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 24
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: Channel 4
Creator / showrunner: Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan
Certification: 15
Production companies: Hat Trick Productions, Channel 4 Television

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Keywords

islandsurrealsatirepriestreligionirelandcatholicdrinkcatholicismsitcombricksatiricalcrowsirishamusedempatheticfeckarse

Seasons & episodes

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.

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Cast

Dermot Morgan

Father Ted Crilly

Ardal O'Hanlon

Father Dougal McGuire

Pauline McLynn

Mrs. Doyle

Frank Kelly

Father Jack Hackett

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.2

141 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.199999999999999/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim8.2/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel9.2/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee7.199999999999999/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.2/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful