Father Ted
TV-14
8.7
1995
Comedy
A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.
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- Cast:
- Dermot Morgan , Ardal O'Hanlon , Pauline McLynn , Frank Kelly
Episode 8 : Going to America
May. 01,1998
Ted 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...
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Episode 7 : Night of the Nearly Dead
April. 24,1998
Jumper-wearing pop sensation Eoin McLove comes to visit. Unfortunately his presence leads hundreds of infatuated middle-aged ladies to surround the house, and the usual hilarious mix-ups ensue. But McLove's easy-going stage persona masks a terrible secret..
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Episode 6 : Kicking Bishop Brennan up the Arse
April. 17,1998
A lost bet with Dick Byrne means Ted has to kick Bishop Brennan up the bum. On cue, Len arrives with PA Father Jessup, the world's most sarcastic priest. Elaborate preparations, a camera, a skirting board, a set of watercolours and some psychological warfare on Ted's part ensure a successful outcome... or do they?
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Episode 5 : Escape from Victory
April. 10,1998
It's the All-Priests Over-75s Five-A-Side Football challenge, and disaster looms when Ted's star player is nobbled by a bottle of Dreamy-Sleepy Nighty Snoozy-Snooze. Fortunately a pair of fake rubber arms and a remote-controlled wheelchair put our lads in with a chance of beating Dick Byrne this year. As long as they can fool the referee...
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Episode 2 : Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep
March. 20,1998
Ted gets mixed up in a web of intrigue and double-cross when he bets the Parochial House heating budget on Chris, the burping sheep. The lads bring Chris to stay at the house in an attempt to improve his chances at 'King of the Sheep 98', but can Ted quell his burping in time for the great day?
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Seasons
Season 3
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.
Season 2
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 1
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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