Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 9: The Bus That Killed Mae Green – Why It Matters

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When the end credits roll on Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 9, fans of the Emmy-winning comedy will be anxiously anticipating answers and incredibly curious to see where the show goes next. After the Lady Greyhounds won a crucial match, Keeley (Juno Temple) shared life-changing news with Roy (Brett Goldstein), and Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) broke some terribly heartbreaking news to Ted (Jason Sudeikis), Ted Lasso has a lot of ground to cover in its next episode. The official synopsis for Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 10 (curiously titled “The Departing Lass” on the press site and “Being Alive” on Apple TV’s streamer) is simply, “Big changes in bunches.” It’s an incredibly vague description, and a title that fans feel could be referencing the unexpected character death in Episode 409, be foreshadowing Ted stepping down as head coach of AFC Richmond’s women’s team, or both.

Ultimately, we’ll have to wait and see what Ted Lasso has in store. So when is the next new episode of Ted Lasso? How many episodes are in Ted Lasso Season 4? When are Ted Lasso episode release dates? What time does the next episode of Ted Lasso come out on Apple TV? How many seasons of Ted Lasso are there? And will there be a Ted Lasso Season 5? We’ve got answers!

Read on to learn more about the future of Ted Lasso, including Ted Lasso Season 4’s total episode count.

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How Many Episodes Are in Ted Lasso Season 4?

Despite Ted Lasso Season 2 and Season 3 having 12 episodes each, Ted Lasso Season 4 will consist of 10 episodes, just like Season 1. The show’s creators have always been fans of a good, tight structure, and this season is no exception. With 10 episodes, the show has enough room to explore the rich, layered world it’s built.

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When Is Ted Lasso’s Season 4, Episode 10?

Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 10 (aka Ted Lasso’s Season 4 finale) comes out Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Though locked-in fans of the streamer know that episodes are available to watch sooner. Here’s what we mean by that…

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What Time Is Ted Lasso On Apple TV?

Apple TV regularly releases new episodes at 9:00 p.m. ET the night before designated premiere dates, so if you’re extra eager to watch Ted Lasso’s Season 4 finale, keep your eyes peeled for Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 6.

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How Many Seasons of Ted Lasso Are There?

Ted Lasso’s original three-season run ended in May 2023, but three years later, the show returned with a new iteration/continuation that focused on AFC Richmond Women’s Team. Ted Lasso is about to wrap its fourth season. But who’s to say we couldn’t see more?

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Will There Be a Ted Lasso Season 5?

Ahead of Ted Lasso’s Season 4 finale, Apple TV has yet to officially renew Ted Lasso for a fifth season, but that’s not to say Ted Lasso Season 5 isn’t a possibility. The Emmy-winning series is one of Apple TV’s most popular original shows. Heck, that’s part of the reason why it returned for Season 4! And without spoiling anything, when Decider spoke with stars Abbie Hern and Tanya Reynolds ahead of the finale, they expressed interest in and hopes for Season 5.

Given the success of the series and the large fanbase, we can certainly see Apple greenlighting more seasons of Ted Lasso, especially since there’s more of the Lady Greyhounds’ story to tell, and Sudeikis told The Hollywood Reporter he revived the series with another three-season arc in mind. So stay tuned for more updates!

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Where To Watch Ted Lasso:

Since Ted Lasso is an Apple TV original series, you’ll have to subscribe to the platform to watch new and existing episodes. Apple TV comes with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and has just one ad-free streaming plan available for $14.99/month.

A bundle with Apple TV and Peacock is also available starting at $14.99/month.

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The Death of Mae Green – Why It Matters

In Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 9, “Mae Rides the Bus,” Mae (Annette Badland) accompanies the Lady Greyhounds on the road and live out the football dreams she was unable to pursue when she was younger. After delivering one heck of a pregame speech in the locker room, Mae denied Rebecca’s invite to sit in her special section of the stadium, and instead spent the game cheering from the supporters section and getting the good old-fashioned football fan experience.

Throughout the episode, Ted Lasso checked back in with Mae, who was smiling and celebrating the team. But after the Lady Greyhounds won the game and the camera panned to Mae’s seat in the crowd, she was nowhere to be found. Why?

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