Storyline

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

First Aired

1995-04-21
Last Aired

1998-05-01
Creator

Graham Linehan
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

3
Episodes

24
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Channel 4

Keywords:

island surreal satire priest religion ireland drink sitcom brick crows irish feck arse

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1. Good Luck, Father Ted

Ted gets his chance to be on TV when he is to be interviewed by a magazine programme. But 'FunLand', t...More

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 invented has come to Craggy Island, and while Ted is distracted with Father Jack, Dougal seizes his moment of glory.Less

24mins 1995-04-21

2. Entertaining Father Stone

The world's most boring priest comes to stay, and he just won't go away. After his worst ever birthday...More

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.Less

24mins 1995-04-28

3. The Passion of Saint Tibulus

The local cinema is showing a film condemned by the Church for its X-rated and blasphemous depiction o...More

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.Less

24mins 1995-05-05

4. Competition Time

It's the 'All Priests Stars In Their Eyes Lookalike Competition', and showbusiness personality Henry S...More

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.Less

24mins 1995-05-12

5. And God Created Woman

A blossoming romance between Father Ted and steamy novelist Polly Clarke threatens to come between a g...More

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.Less

24mins 1995-05-19

6. Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

After an overdose of floor polish, Father Jack finally bites the dust, and Ted and Dougal discover the...More

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.Less