Father Ted (1995)

Name: Father Ted
Rating: 8.2

Rating: 8.2

Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 1995-04-21

Last Air Date: 1998-05-01

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 24

Created By: Arthur Mathews, Graham Linehan

Networks: Channel 4

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Top Cast

Dermot Morgan as Father Ted Crilly
Ardal O'Hanlon as Father Dougal McGuire
Pauline McLynn as Mrs. Doyle
Frank Kelly as Father Jack Hackett
Tony Guilfoyle as Father Larry Duff
Don Wycherley as Father Cyril MacDuff
Arthur Mathews as Father Billy Kerrigan
Pat Shortt as Tom
Rynagh O'Grady as Mary O'Leary
Graham Norton as Father Noel Furlong

Seasons

None (1995)

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.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Good Luck, Father Ted (1995-04-21)

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.
Ep. 2: Entertaining Father Stone (1995-04-28)

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.
Ep. 3: The Passion of Saint Tibulus (1995-05-05)

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.
Ep. 4: Competition Time (1995-05-12)

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.
Ep. 5: And God Created Woman (1995-05-19)

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.
Ep. 6: Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest (1995-05-26)

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.