Father Ted

10 Best Episodes of Father Ted - Season 1

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

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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Father Ted - S1E1

#6 - Good Luck, Father Ted (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Ted gets his chance to be on television when he is to be interviewed by a magazine programme. '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.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 396 votes.

Father Ted - S1E4

#5 - Competition Time (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 201 votes.

Father Ted - S1E5

#4 - And God Created Woman (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 195 votes.

Father Ted - S1E3

#3 - The Passion of Saint Tibulus (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 247 votes.

Father Ted - S1E2

#2 - Entertaining Father Stone (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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 sign from God wasn't what he expected.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 258 votes.

Father Ted - S1E6

#1 - Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.26 from 193 votes.

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