Father Ted (1995–1998)

1. S01E01Good Luck, Father TedApril 21, 1995 8.4Ted 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
2. S01E02Entertaining Father StoneApril 28, 1995 8.0The 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 deliveran
3. S01E03The Passion of Saint TibulusMay 5, 1995 8.2The local cinema is showing a film condemned by the Church for its X-rated and blasphemous depiction of Saint Tibulus. Bishop Brennan is dis
4. S01E04Season's bestCompetition TimeMay 12, 1995 8.7It's the 'All Priests Stars In Their Eyes Lookalike Competition', and showbusiness personality Henry Sellers, a former alcoholic, has landed
5. S01E05And God Created WomanMay 19, 1995 8.1A blossoming romance between Father Ted and steamy novelist Polly Clarke threatens to come between a group of visiting nuns and their favour
6. S01E06Grant Unto Him Eternal RestMay 26, 1995 7.8After 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 -

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01HellMarch 8, 1996 7.8Ted, Dougal and Jack go on an all-expenses-spared holiday to Kilkelly Caravan Park. They meet a young couple, and are soon in trouble with t
2. S02E02Think Fast, Father TedMarch 15, 1996 8.3The roof of the Parochial House is leaking, and Ted decides on a raffle to raise the funds, with a car as the prize. Unfortunately, an accid
3. S02E03Tentacles of DoomMarch 21, 1996 8.9The Holy Stone of Clonrichert is to be upgraded to a class 2 relic, and unfortunately this entails three Bishops visiting the island - Fathe
4. S02E04Old Grey Whistle TheftMarch 29, 1996 8.3Ted goes on a picnic, Mr Benson's whistle is stolen and Dougal learns an important lesson about true friendship. Ted narrowly avoids incrimi
5. S02E05A Song for EuropeApril 5, 1996 8.9Fathers Ted and Dougal enter A Song For Europe with My Lovely Horse. The tune is stolen from the b-side of a Norwegian song that didn't even
6. S02E06The PlagueApril 12, 1996 8.6Rabbit-phobic Bishop Brennan pays a visit to investigate reports of Father Jack sleepwalking naked. Unfortunately Dougal has overrun the hou
7. S02E07Rock a Hula TedApril 19, 1996 7.3Ted is asked to judge the 'Lovely Girls' competition while Dougal is left in charge of the house. Father Jack is mistaken for Bob Geldof and
8. S02E08Season's bestCigarettes and Alcohol and RollerbladingApril 26, 1996 9.0Ted and co. enter a giving-things-up-for-Lent contest and soon discover that abstinence is easier preached than done. Father Jack sobers up
9. S02E09New Jack CityMay 3, 1996 8.8After discovering Father Jack is suffering yet again(!) from "hairy hand syndrome," Ted is delighted to send Jack, by "doctor's orders," to
10. S02E10Flight Into TerrorMay 10, 1996 8.5Ted and co. end up crammed in an aeroplane along with every other priest who has appeared in their lives after a visit to the Shrine of Kinl

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestAre You Right There Father Ted?March 15, 1998 8.5Ted finally escapes to a new posting at Castlelawn Parochial House, Dublin, with civilised company and frequent jaunts to Paris. Unfortunate
2. S03E02Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepMarch 20, 1998 7.8Ted 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 lad
3. S03E03Speed 3March 27, 1998 7.9Ted and Dougal turn detective to discover who's behind the bumper crop of hairy babies on Craggy Island. However when justice is done on the
4. S03E04The MainlandApril 3, 1998 7.6A perfectly routine trip to the mainland results in Dougal almost dying from malnutrition, Mrs Doyle being chucked in the clink, Ted nearly
5. S03E05Escape from VictoryApril 10, 1998 7.0It'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-Sle
6. S03E06Kicking Bishop Brennan up the ArseApril 17, 1998 8.0A lost bet with Dick Byrne means Ted has to kick Bishop Brennan up the arse. On cue, Len arrives with PA Father Jessup, the world's most sar
7. S03E07Night of the Nearly DeadApril 24, 1998 7.3Jumper-wearing pop sensation Eoin McLove comes to visit. Unfortunately his presence leads hundreds of infatuated middle-aged ladies to surro
8. S03E08Going to AmericaMay 1, 1998 6.8Ted performs a genuinely unselfish act, and is rewarded with the offer of a parish in California - his wildest dreams come true. However, pa

Season 3 ranked & reviewed