TV series
A real charmer.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Declan LowneyWritten by Graham Linehan, Arthur MathewsGuest stars Pat Shortt, Noelle Brown, Blanaid Irvine, Patrick Drury, Mark Murray, Gerard Lee, Rynagh O'Grady
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Declan LowneyWritten by Graham Linehan, Arthur MathewsGuest stars Arthur Mathews, Patrick Drury, Michael Redmond, David Carey, Kate Binchy, James Berwick, Joane Hall, Rynagh O'Grady
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Declan LowneyWritten by Graham Linehan, Arthur MathewsGuest stars Jim Norton, Don Foley, Geoffrey Perkins, Jon Kenny, Derrick Branche, Pat Leavy
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Declan LowneyWritten by Graham Linehan, Arthur MathewsGuest stars Don Wycherley, Jean Ainslie, Maurice O'Donoghue, Fergus O'Kelly, Niall Buggy, Chris Curran, Paul Woodfull, Edwina Day
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Declan LowneyWritten by Graham Linehan, Arthur MathewsGuest stars Gemma Craven, Pat Shortt, Don Foley, Rosemary Henderson, Claire Cathcart
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Declan LowneyWritten by Graham Linehan, Arthur MathewsGuest stars Tommy Duggan, Zara Turner, Jimmy Keogh, Mairead McKinley, Shay Gorman
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Dermot MorganFather Ted Crilly
Ardal O'HanlonFather Dougal McGuire
Pauline McLynnMrs. Doyle
Frank KellyFather Jack Hackett
Denys HawthorneBishop Facks
Clare GroganNiamh Connolly
Richard WilsonRichard Wilson
Channel 4United Kingdom
Hat Trick ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Channel 4 TelevisionUnited Kingdom
