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Father Ted

1995·Show
24Episodes in3Seasons
IMDb8.6Metacritic–8.5Rotten Tomatoes93%96%
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Very funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

Society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

A real charmer.

A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.
Absurdist ComedyIrish SitcomCult ClassicCharacter-DrivenEccentric HumorClerical SatireWholesome Yet DarkDialog-DrivenParochial LifeRewatchable

Crew

Directed by:
Declan Lowney, Graham Linehan, Andy De Emmony
Written by:
Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews, Neil Hannon
Produced by:
Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews, Lissa Evans

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Father Ted

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Father Ted worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Father Ted rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Father Ted have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Father Ted?

Critics93
Audiences89

Yes. Critics average 93 and audiences 89 out of 100, so both groups see Father Ted much the same way.

When did Father Ted air?

It ran from 1995 to 1998 and has ended.

What language is Father Ted in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Father Ted?

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What tropes does Father Ted use?

Late to the PunchlineTropaholics AnonymousNo Celebrities Were HarmedFormer Regime PersonnelOut-of-Character MomentDirty Old ManJerk with a Heart of GoldNightmare FuelBlatant LiesDelayed ReactionNoodle IncidentBlackmailand 302 more

TV Tropes lists 314 storytelling tropes for Father Ted, including Late to the Punchline, Tropaholics Anonymous, No Celebrities Were Harmed.