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Father Ted ''Father Ted'' is a sitcom created by Irish writers Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews (writer), Arthur Mathews and produced by British production company Hat Trick Productions for Channel 4. It aired over three series from 21 April 1995 until ...

'' created by Arthur Mathews and

Graham Linehan Graham Linehan () (born 22 May 1968) is an Irish television writer and anti-transgender activist. He created or co-created the sitcoms ''Father Ted'' (1995–1998), ''Black Books'' (2000–2004) and '' The IT Crowd'' (2006–2013). He has also ...

, and was produced by

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for

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. It stars

Dermot Morgan Dermot John Morgan (31 March 1952 – 28 February 1998) was an Irish comedian and actor, best known for his role as Father Ted Crilly in the Channel 4 sitcom ''Father Ted''. Early life Morgan was born in Dublin, the son of Hilda "Holly" (née S ...

Ardal O'Hanlon Ardal O'Hanlon (; born 8 October 1965) is an Irish comedian, actor, and author. He played Father Dougal McGuire in ''Father Ted'' (1995–1998), George Sunday/Thermoman in '' My Hero'' (2000–2005), and DI Jack Mooney in '' Death in Paradise'' ...

Frank Kelly Francis Kelly (28 December 1938 – 28 February 2016) was an Irish actor, singer and writer, whose career covered television, radio, theatre, music, screenwriting and film. He is best remembered for playing Father Jack Hackett in the Channel ...

and

Pauline McLynn Pauline McLynn (born 11 July 1962) is an Irish character actress and author. She is best known for her roles as Mrs Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom ''Father Ted'', Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama '' Shameless'', Tip Haddem in the BBC ...

. The series is set on the fictional

Craggy Island Craggy Island is a fictional island, supposedly off the west coast of Ireland, which serves as the primary setting for the Channel 4 sitcom ''Father Ted''. Craggy Island Parochial House is located on the island, which is the home of three Catholic ...

off the coast of

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and is about three

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s and their housekeeper.

Series overview

Episodes

Series 1 (1995)

Series 2 (1996)

Christmas Special (1996)

Series 3 (1998)

Comic Relief

The annual telethon

Comic Relief Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension. Definition Comic relief usually means a releasing of emotional or other tension resulting from a comic episo ...

, aired on 14 March 1997, included a scene in which Ted and Dougal are enlisted to host the telethon. Ted is baffled as to why Comic Relief has selected two unknown Irish priests for the job. Dougal theorises that God planned the event as an opportunity for Ted to atone for stealing money from a charity. Ted decides God may forgive him if they succeed in raising the target sum of eight million pounds.

Best episode

Most popular episodes

A 1999 poll conducted by the popular fansite ''The Craggy Island Examiner'' concluded that the best episodes were: # " Song For Europe" ''(22%)'' # "

Are You Right There, Father Ted? "Are You Right There Father Ted?" is the first episode of the third series of the Channel 4 television sitcom ''Father Ted'', and the 18th episode overall. It is notable for being the first episode aired after the death of Dermot Morgan, who had ...

" ''(19%)'' # "

Good Luck, Father Ted "Good Luck, Father Ted" is the first episode to be aired of the Channel 4 sitcom ''Father Ted''. It first aired in the United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland on 21 April 1995. Synopsis Ted is contacted by a producer from Tele Éireann television ...

" and "

Speed 3 "Speed 3" is the third episode of the third series of the Channel 4 sitcom ''Father Ted'' and the 20th episode overall. The episode parodies the action-thriller film ''Speed'' and the sequel '' Speed 2: Cruise Control''. "Speed 3" was written af ...

" ''(11% each)'' #"

Night of the Nearly Dead "Night of the Nearly Dead" is the seventh, and penultimate, episode of the third and final series of the Channel 4 sitcom ''Father Ted''. The episode's title and some of the scenes are a parody on the movie ''Night of the Living Dead''. Synops ...

" "(10% each)" followed by: *" The Old Grey Whistle Theft" *"

New Jack City ''New Jack City'' is a 1991 American action crime film based upon an original story and written by Thomas Lee Wright and Barry Michael Cooper, and directed by Mario Van Peebles in his feature film directorial debut. Released in the United Stat ...

" *" The Plague" *"

Kicking Bishop Brennan Up the Arse "Kicking Bishop Brennan Up the Arse" is the sixth episode of the third series of the religion-themed sitcom ''Father Ted'', and the 23rd episode overall. It originally aired on Channel 4 on 17 April 1998; its story continues from the previous ep ...

" *"

Cigarettes and Alcohol and Rollerblading "Cigarettes and Alcohol and Rollerblading" is the eighth episode of the second series of Channel 4 sitcom ''Father Ted'' and the fourteenth episode overall. Synopsis With Lent approaching, Ted receives a phone call from his rival, Father Dick ...

" Notably, only one of these ten episodes was from Series 1 ("

").

Ted Fest 2007

At the inaugural Ted Fest, "

" was voted best episode.

Father Ted Night 2011 (Channel 4)

Father Ted Night, broadcast on New Year's Day 2011 on Channel 4, named "

" as the fans' favourite episode. "

" is named as the writers' favourite episode.

References

External links

List of episodes
at the

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