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'Ted Lasso' Recap: Season 2 Returns With Dogs, Yips And Bad Dates

In the season 2 premiere, Ted Lasso struggles to help a star player, Rebecca double dates with Keeley and Roy, and Jamie Tartt is a man on an island.
Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) is back in a second season of the Emmy-nominated series, in Sudeikis' Golden-Globe-winning role.

This is a recap of the first episode of season 2 of Ted Lasso. You absolutely should not read it if you don't want to be spoiled. You've been warned!

Game Highlights

In a strong season premiere, Ted Lasso survives a risky opening scene and opens a new line of inquiry: What about the problems a miracle coach doesn't know how to fix?

Play-By-Play

Pop quiz, hot shot: The first season of your show about a plucky English soccer (er, football) team was nominated for 20 Emmy. It was recognized specifically for creating the feeling of being warmly hugged by your television and tucked into bed, which was a balm to pandemic-fatigued viewers. How are you going to start season 2?

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