6 episodes
Father Ted - Season 1
First aired Apr 19, 1995Season 1
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
Episode 1
Good Luck, Father Ted
Apr 21, 199524 min8 votes
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.
Episode 2
Entertaining Father Stone
Apr 28, 199524 min8 votes
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.
Episode 3
The Passion of Saint Tibulus
May 5, 199524 min6 votes
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.
Episode 4
Competition Time
May 12, 199524 min6 votes
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.
Episode 5
And God Created Woman
May 19, 199524 min8 votes
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.
Episode 6
Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest
May 26, 199524 min10 votes
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.