Father Ted
Season 1
April 21, 1995
6Episodes
8.2
The first season introduces the incorrigible Father Ted, the dim-witted Father Dougal, the irascible Father Jack along with their long-suffering housekeeper Mrs. Doyle. Father Ted faces challenges at every turn as he tries to bring stability to his congregation and the surreal townspeople of Craggy Island, Ireland.
Episodes
1. Good Luck, Father Ted
8.4
April 21, 1995
24 min
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 conceived has come to Craggy Island, and while Ted is distracted with Father Jack, Dougal seizes his moment of glory.
Guest Stars:
Pat Shortt, Noelle Brown, Blanaid Irvine, Patrick Drury, Mark Murray
2. Entertaining Father Stone
8.0
April 28, 1995
24 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Arthur Mathews, Patrick Drury, Michael Redmond, David Carey, Kate Binchy
3. The Passion of Saint Tibulus
8.2
May 5, 1995
24 min
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.
4. Competition Time
8.7
May 12, 1995
24 min
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.
5. And God Created Woman
8.1
May 19, 1995
24 min
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.
Guest Stars:
6. Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest
7.8
May 26, 1995
24 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Tommy Duggan, Zara Turner, Jimmy Keogh, Mairead McKinley, Shay Gorman
