'Ted Lasso' Season 2 finale recap: A big game, a big decision and a heel turn

Game Highlights

It's the end of the season (for the team and the show), and Richmond plays a big game that drives Sam to a decision about whether to leave with Edwin Akufo. Ted wonders what to do about the information he now possesses about Nate ratting out his panic attack to the press, and Roy and Keeley try to figure out whether anything is actually wrong in their relationship.

Play-by-play

Ted and his panic

In the wake of the publication of Trent Crimm's story exposing Ted's panic attack, he's being raked over the coals by commentators, but he's glad to have messages of support from Rebecca, Sharon and even his ex-wife. Coach Beard, of course, claims he's not paying attention to whatever this hubbub is all about. But as soon as Nate gets to work, Beard waves the tabloid in his face, emphasizing that he knows perfectly well that Nate was the source. Fortunately, the team is supportive when Ted talks to them at practice and apologizes for not being honest with them.

Later, Beard asks Ted if he's going to say anything to Nate, and Ted admits that he wants Nate to apologize on his own. Beard, who knows more about where Nate's head is than Ted does, warns him that that's not going to happen, and says Ted needs to let his frustration out before his mustache flies off from the pressure. (Heh.)

Roy and Keeley

Roy confronts Jamie about his confession to Keeley, but before Roy can follow through on his vow to knock out Jamie's teeth, Jamie tells him that he knows it was wrong, and he respects the relationship, and he'll never