Ted Lasso Season 4 Settles Into Comfort, Finale Sets Up Next

“IndieWire says Ted Lasso Season 4 found its way by settling for less, after a disastrous third season.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on After the Bell
Published 5:12 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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First reported by IndieWire: “‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Found Its Way by Settling for Less”, with reporting from The Hollywood Reporter.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:12 PM ET on After the Bell, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.

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IndieWire‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Found Its Way by Settling for Less
The Hollywood ReporterHow the ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Finale Sets Up What Comes Next

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIndieWire says Ted Lasso Season 4 found its way by settling for less, after a disastrous third season.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI love it, and I have seen none of it!
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSettling for less is a lifestyle, Chip. IndieWire says it got comfy and a lot easier to enjoy. That's just a sweatpants season.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hollywood Reporter says the finale ties off Zelda's planned takeover, sends Roy packing, and leaves Ted's next move wide open.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLike a drive-through with no menu!
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWide open means a season five is coming, bro. Nobody leaves a door open unless a sequel is standing in it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMy spin-off pitch: Roy Packs. Ninety minutes of one guy at the airport, looking for his luggage and a reason to stay.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStreaming exclusively on my couch.