The Evil Bosses Take Us Inside Episode 5's Clever Reference to Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso is a television comedy-drama series created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly.

It is based on character of the same name,which Sudeikis first played in a series of promos for NBC Sports' Premier League coverage.

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The show revolves around Ted Lasso, an American college football coach who is hired to coach an English soccer team in order for the team's owner to spite her ex-husband.

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While dealing with his inexperience in the sport, Lasso attempts to win over the sceptical English market with his folksy, optimistic demeanour..

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On August 14, 2020, the first season of ten episodes premiered on Apple TV+ with three episodes, followed by weekly instalments.

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On July 23, 2021, a second season of 12 episodes premiered.

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The series was renewed for a third season in October 2020.

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Anything is possible in the twisted world of Paramount +'s supernatural drama, which aired on Ted Lasso on Sunday.

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TVLine hopped on the phone with Robert and Michelle King, co-creators of the recently renewed series, for the biscuits’ backstory.

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