Father Ted Season 2

Right now you can watch Father Ted Season 2 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Dermot Morgan is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Father Ted Season 2 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Father Ted Season 2 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. The second season carries on with the error prone lives of three priests living with their housekeeper in Ireland on the bizarre Craggy Island. The three Fathers disastrously attempt to rig a raffle, make efforts to give-up their vices for Lent , adopt a pet rabbit, and occasionally tend to matters of the soul. Dermot Morgan and Ardal O'Hanlon lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1996. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Father Ted Season 2 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Father Ted Season 2. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Dermot Morgan sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.