If you loved
Ted Lasso
Jason Sudeikis · Series · 2020
You loved Ted Lasso because it proved that radical kindness and unwavering optimism can transform even the most cynical environments.
Books on the same thread
Sunny
Jason Reynolds · Book · 2018
Explores: Teamwork, Personal Growth, Overcoming Adversity.
Like the players Ted Lasso mentors, Sunny finds personal growth through the support of a team, proving that overcoming adversity is easier when you have people who believe in you.
Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize)
Andrew Sean Greer · Book · 2017
Explores: aging and regret, travel as escapism, self-discovery.
If you appreciated the heart beneath the humor in Ted Lasso, you will find a similar blend of wit and poignant self-discovery in this story of a man navigating life.
Things We Never Got Over
Lucy Score · Book · 2022
Explores: Found Family, Grumpy Sunshine, Opposites Attract.
This story mirrors the charming grumpy-sunshine dynamic found in Ted Lasso, showing how an unexpected arrival can soften the hardest of hearts and create a new found family.
You Are a Badass
Jen Sincero · Book · 2013
Explores: Self-Sabotage, Manifestation, Empowerment.
Ted Lasso succeeds by turning self-doubt into confidence, and this guide provides the same empowering mindset shifts to help you overcome your own internal obstacles and self-sabotaging beliefs.
Films on the same thread
Hustle
Jeremiah Zagar · Film · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Ted Lasso: Underdog Story, Redemption.
This film captures the core underdog spirit of Ted Lasso, focusing on the power of mentorship and the redemption found when someone finally believes in your hidden potential.
Feel the Beat
Elissa Down · Film · 2020
Shares a thread with Ted Lasso: Underdog Story.
Similar to the way Ted Lasso transforms his skeptical team, this story features an unlikely leader who finds purpose by helping a group of misfits succeed against the odds.
Eddie the Eagle
Dexter Fletcher · Film · 2016
Shares 2 threads with Ted Lasso: Sports Comedy, Underdog Story.
Eddie the Eagle embodies the same relentless perseverance and infectious optimism that defines Ted Lasso, proving that having the courage to try is the most important victory of all.
A Man Called Otto
Marc Forster · Film · 2022
Explores: Grief and Loss, Intergenerational Friendship, Finding Purpose.
Much like the transformative friendships in Ted Lasso, this film explores how an unexpected connection with a neighbor can lead a grumpy individual toward healing and a second chance.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Dan Le Batard, Stugotz · Podcast · 2026
Explores: sports media satire, local sports culture, irreverent commentary.
If the locker room banter of Ted Lasso was your favorite part, you will enjoy this show for its irreverent commentary and unique, humorous perspective on the world of sports.
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Wondery · Podcast · 2026
Explores: sibling dynamics, professional sports culture, behind-the-scenes.
This podcast offers the same genuine warmth and brotherly bond that made the relationships in Ted Lasso so compelling, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the people behind the game.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Ted Lasso?
Ted Lasso follows an American football coach who moves to England to manage a professional soccer team. Despite his lack of experience with the sport, he attempts to implement his own coaching philosophy while facing cynical players and a skeptical local community.
Is Ted Lasso an experienced soccer coach?
No, Ted Lasso is an American football coach who has no experience managing a soccer team. His transition to the sport is the central conflict of the series as he attempts to win over his players and the town.
Why does the main character move to England in Ted Lasso?
Ted Lasso moves to England because he is hired to manage a soccer team. The show explores his efforts to lead the organization despite his background in American football and the doubt he faces from those around him.
Who created Ted Lasso?
Ted Lasso was created by Jason Sudeikis. The series, which premiered in 2020, depicts the challenges faced by an American football coach as he tries to manage a soccer team in England without any prior experience in the sport.