How to watch 'Ted Lasso': The award-winning comedy returns for season 3 on March 15

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• "Ted Lasso" returns for a third season on March 15 exclusively on Apple TV Plus.
• Jason Sudeikis stars as an American football coach who's hired to lead a British soccer team.
• Apple TV Plus costs $7/month, and new members get a free one-week trial.

"Ted Lasso" returns for a third season on March 15. The hit series stars Jason Sudeikis, and streams exclusively on Apple TV Plus. 

The comedy focuses on the staff and players of AFC Richmond, a fictional British soccer team. Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso, an American football coach who is hired to lead the team despite having no experience with soccer. Though he initially seems completely out of his league, the good-natured coach brings a fresh wave of optimism to the team.

Check out the trailer for 'Ted Lasso' season 3

The first season of "Ted Lasso" premiered in August 2020, and a second season followed in July 2021. The show comes from creators Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly. 

"Ted Lasso" also stars Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Nick Mohammed, Juno Temple, Brendan Hun, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, and Sarah Niles.

How to watch 'Ted Lasso' season 3

"Ted Lasso" season 3 will be available to watch exclusively on Apple TV Plus starting March 15. New episodes will stream every Wednesday through May 31. Apple TV Plus members can also stream the show's first and second seasons right now.

Apple TV Plus costs $7 a month for access to all of the platform's exclusive streaming shows and movies. Apple also bundles Apple TV Plus with other Apple services as part of its Apple One platform for $17 a month. You can access Apple TV Plus on most media devices and smart TV brands, including Apple TV 4K, Roku, and Fire TV.

Can I watch 'Ted Lasso' for free?

You can watch "Ted Lasso" for free if you take advantage of an Apple TV Plus free trial. Apple gives every new member a one-week free trial, and there are ways to get even longer trials.

You can snag a special three-month trial to Apple TV Plus when you purchase select Apple devices. Best Buy also has an ongoing three-month Apple TV Plus trial promotion.

How many episodes are in 'Ted Lasso' season 3?

"Ted Lasso" season three will feature 12 episodes. The first episode premieres March 15, and one new episode will follow every Wednesday until May 31. New episodes typically debut on Apple TV Plus at 3 a.m. ET.

Is 'Ted Lasso' season 3 the show's final season?

Apple has not officially announced the show's end, but members of the cast and crew have indicated that "Ted Lasso" season three is set to wrap up the series' story.

When speaking about season three, star Jason Sudeikis told Deadline, "This is the end of this story that we wanted to tell, that we were hoping to tell, that we loved to tell."

It's possible the creative team could change their minds, but it's looking like season three has been written as a conclusion to the show. However, even if the show does end with season three, spinoffs focused on other characters in the franchise are possible.

Is 'Ted Lasso' worth watching? 

"Ted Lasso" has received widespread critical acclaim. The series has a "94% Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on all three seasons. As of March 13, season three has a "93% Fresh" rating based on 29 reviews from critics.  

The show has also received numerous awards. The first and second seasons each received 20 Emmy nominations, and the series won the Emmy for outstanding comedy series at the 2022 Emmy Awards.

Critics and audiences have praised "Ted Lasso" for its upbeat tone, likeable characters, and heartfelt storytelling.