Signs

"Signs" is the fifth episode of the third season of the American sports comedy-drama television series Ted Lasso, based on the character played by Jason Sudeikis in a series of promos for NBC Sports' coverage of England's Premier League. It is the 27th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Jamie Lee and directed by supervising producer Matt Lipsey. It was released on Apple TV+ on April 12, 2023. The series follows Ted Lasso, an American college football coach who is unexpectedly recruited to coach a fictional English Premier League soccer team, AFC Richmond, despite having no experience coaching soccer. The team's owner, Rebecca Welton, hires Lasso hoping he will fail as a means of exacting revenge on the team's previous owner, Rupert, her unfaithful ex-husband. The previous season saw Rebecca work with Ted in saving it, which culminated with their promotion to the Premier League. In the episode, Ted faces a dilemma with his son, while Rebecca looks for a possible life change. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances and humor but criticized the episode's pacing, underdeveloped stories, and Keeley's and Rebecca's subplots. Plot AFC Richmond loses 4-2 to Newcastle United F.C., which makes it its seventh straight week without winning. The coaching staff is unable to fully settle in what to do.