Americans React To "Father Ted - S1E1 - Good Luck, Father Ted"

[@THC-TheHieronymusComplainer]

FATHER TED IS THE DOGS BOLLOCKS!!! One of the best comedy's ever, it's got everything, tea, swearing, daft humour and best of all Father Jack! Everyone assumed Catholic priests would take offence, but they loved it! I can watch this over and over, it still doesn't get old. So sad that Dermot (Ted) passed away suddenly just after they filmed the 3rd series. 😢

[@skibboshadow2670]

@mattmcneill4511. ❤❤

[@oddpoppetesq.3467]

Father Jack sealed the deal for me when I first watched this. Reminded me of Victor Meldrew, just Irish 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gabrielesolletico6542]

And, in the first episode of the show, he get 3 Death card from the fortune teller... he died 3 years later, just after the ending of season 3... this is incredible!

[@t2twanks]

I've probably watched every episode of father Ted 50 times,

[@irvy78]

​Watch it again, go on go on ,go on,go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on ,go on,go on ,go on go on go on go on, go on go on go on go on go on go on go ​@@t2twanks

[@janicecostall5897]

My favourite lines ever “and what do you say to a cup” “Feck off Cup” 😂😂😂😂

[@megdelaney3677]

And "I love my brick!" 🧱

[@blunderbusssi9587]

@@megdelaney3677 Fed up with briiiiiiiiick! 😂

[@finnhars]

Loved every episode of this show. The eurovision episode was fantastic, greatest song ever “ My lovely horse”

[@tarrynharris373]

I live on a very small island (Rousay) within the Orkney Island archipelago in Scotland with only approx 260 people on it. This show is so relatable in so many ways. We have a summer vegetable and craft show, travelling activities that set up at the community hall and a unique community and lifestyle that feels like you are back in time. So glad you are enjoying the show and looking forward to seeing more reactions.

[@MrDCWood]

Welcome to Craggy Island, gentlemen! Father Ted is simply one of the greatest sitcoms ever produced! Ted, Dougal, Jack and Mrs. Doyle are simply legendary characters living in the mad realm of Craggy Island. If you loved this first episode, just wait till you've explored the rest of the series! It only gets better and better! Enjoy the ride! 👍

[@davidz3879]

Dermot Morgan - who played Ted Crilly - looked a lot older than he was. He died aged 45 shortly after s3 was filmed, but before it was broadcast.

[@lardonirdesco]

Shortly after isn't a joke. They had the wrap party after filming the season and people said he looked very ill and pale. Next day he was dead.

[@AlainnCorcaigh]

He really didn't look old. I'm guessing you judge by the gray hair

[@secretarchivesofthevatican]

It just gets better as it goes through the three series.

[@markhughes8314]

"Can you believe me own dog did that to me" "Doesn't it look like a face" lol Brilliant!

[@davewilson8317]

This show is gold. Takes me back to when it was 1st on in the 90's, Friday nights , Channel 4. King Boomer is almost finished 3rd series of full episodes, so you guys should be ok. Looking forward to watching it again with you two. You really are in for one of the best comedies ever made :)

[@Quessir]

I'm so glad you guys are reacting to this. Much of Irish society is lampooned in it, a prime example in this episode is the characters John and Mary who you saw almost stabbing each other at the "fair". For a very long time in Ireland there was no divorce, and it was very much looked down on in Ireland, with the Church leading the way in wanting to keep people together no matter what. And so many couples who grew to absolutely hate each other were just stuck with each other. But when the local priest showed up, as he often did calling to his parishioners houses, they'd be all sweetness and light, because they want to portray a picture of domestic bliss. So many times in this show you're going to see this couple at each other's throats - until Ted or Dougal show up. Then they're all lovey dovey. Can't wait to see your other reactions!

[@AdrianColley]

Before Ireland legalized divorce, there was still judicial separation. So you didn't have to stay with an abusive spouse, but you couldn't remarry. Of course, a lot of couples stayed together for the sake of appearances. John & Mary are a quite dark joke about domestic violence and keeping up appearances.

[@guksack]

The saddest thing about this show is that Dermot Morgan (Ted) passed away the night after the final episode at a private wrap party. Just the saddest thing at the point he was due to be a huge star.

[@Kardiac]

Oh there's so many classic bits in Father Ted that will be etched on your minds after you've watched them all. Brilliant show.

[@CommissionerSleer]

Barely a week goes by without something making me think of a Fr Ted meme. e..g today someone mentioned 'hiding in plain sight' and Dougal playing hide and seek with Ted springs to mind.

[@Kardiac]

@@CommissionerSleer I've lost count at how many times over the years I've told someone, no, those aren't small, they're far away.

[@frozengamer3030]

I’ve watched this show a 100 times and it’s a new experience watching others react to it

[@AdrianColley]

16:12 You can't hear it over the laughter, but right after Tom shoots his shotgun, he explains: "Bird!"

[@Александр-у8й6д]

Epic, by far one of my favourite Irish shows.

[@davidz3879]

It's British, but set in Ireland.

[@Александр-у8й6д]

@@davidz3879Irish actors, Irish writers, Irish filming locations, British money. At this point it's more Irish than British, but I get your point.

[@davidz3879]

@@Александр-у8й6д British production company & channel.

[@rogergill1969]

@@Александр-у8й6дall interior shots were filmed in London. I went along!

[@thecornedbeefcouncil9792]

@@Александр-у8й6дwritten by Irish writers, using Irish actors but made by a British company and shown on British TV. I believe it was taken to Irish TV companies and they weren’t interested.

[@johnzerlel]

I've watched all the other Americans React to Father Ted and now I'm subbing to you guys. There's just something about seeing people experience it for the first time

[@davidz3879]

Pauline McLynn was in her 30s when she played Mrs Doyle.

[@TheWarpseed]

ooo you two are in for a treat!!! It's one of those shows you can watch over and over and the jokes don't get old. Each character is a gem, and some ones who pop in from time to time are brilliant too. (Graham Norton is in this, watch out for him)

[@paulliversidge7140]

Brilliant! One of the best comedies of all time. You can actually visit the house there in Ireland and have a cup of tea and a cake ❤

[@notoriousbmc1]

Interesting/morbid fact: In the fortune teller scene, Ted (Dermot Morgan) pulled 3 Grim Reaper cards. This was the 1st episode of 3 seasons. Dermot died the day after wrapping season 3.

[@papalaz4444244]

This one gets better and better as they settle in to the characters. Feck!

[@Varksterable]

Arse! That would be an ...

[@mdhazeldine]

I saw this when it came out in the 90s and on repeats in the UK. Really been enjoying re-watching it on the King Boomer channel recently. They're almost finished now. Glad to see you've finally discovered it! Get ready for the ride of your life. haha

[@ellm163]

Its a close take to how some isolated communities in ireland are. Especially on the islands.

[@BlueShadow777]

You completely omitted: “…and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us…” 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jakemelvin8473]

I’ve only recently watched you guys- love your reaction to our content over here in the UK especially Father Ted! Keep up the content 👍👊

[@jasonmepham6757]

So cool you're going to react to the whole series. It gets better and better so please stick with it.

[@dzzope]

Down with that sort of thing. 😂(Youll get there eventually)

[@chrisjudd743]

Awesome. Im glad you guys are finally doing this show. Ive just finished watching Kingboomer doing Father Ted so I’ll enjoy watching you guys get through it as well!

[@rockbun3985]

One of the best thing to come out of Ireland.

[@wesbanderson664]

This show is an absolute masterpiece. enjoy the ride!

[@UrbanTaxi99]

I watch this show once a year, it always shines and makes me happy.

[@guksack]

Such a good show. It’s rare when a silly show comes along that doesn’t try too hard to be wacky. It’s effortless nonsense and still makes me laugh out loud after all these years.

[@j.f.monahan3589]

So glad you guys are doing Ted! There are some AMAZING episodes coming up!

[@Chris-lz1fs]

I think it's great that you've discovered Father Ted. I was hooked from the very first episode when it was first shown here in the UK in 1995. It's actually hard to believe it was that long ago! Anyway, you're going to really enjoy the rest of the episodes considering how much you enjoyed this one. Just don't forget about the Christmas Special episode which wasn't a part of any of the 3 seasons. It was called 'A Christmassy Ted' from what I remember and it was a bit longer than the normal episodes. Enjoy!

[@AlainnCorcaigh]

they've been watching it since last year. These are all on Patreon

[@davidbush8341]

You'll be pleased to know that John and Mary the arguing couple are recurring characters & they only get more outrageous.

[@ianelley]

So much to look forward too !! Pat Mustard and the racist episode are probably my favorites but its all great, looking forward to watching your journey !!

[@rachelmulhollabd8843]

I love this! So glad the guys like and get this sense of humour. Frank Kelly/Father Jack didn't need to learn many lines. Four words really. Feck. Arse. Drink. Girls. 😆

[@BreezyE-d3n]

Hey guys I'm a big fan of your channel. This was one of my favorites. Keep 'em coming!

[@detonator82]

Good to see you digging into this, you're in for a treat! Father Ted gets better with every episode 😅

[@fredcrews7401]

This absolutely made my day ❤❤❤

[@Tattooedandbald]

You will absolutely love this i remember it the first time around and still love it❤❤❤

[@polythenewrappedme6102]

At last, you guys discover this. It gets better and better. By season 3 it will be compulsory viewing. Speed 3 (Dougal on a milkfloat with a bomb on it) and Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse are truly superb.

[@metromaher]

Hearing Daniel chuckle along makes Father Ted even funnier! 😂 love you guys X

[@michelleMc2024]

Ah brilliant 👏 The best. Filmed not far from where I live. You'll love it.

[@darrensmith2982]

Love love love this show. Can I also throw the comedy series “Friday Night Dinner” into the hat as well

[@dd7aa]

Lol this is going to be an epic set of reactions 🤣

[@lukebaker4154]

The theme tune will be engraved into your brain!

[@ianbrown8875]

The lingerie department scene is my favourite episode ❤ glad to see you got as much joy watching it as I got 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@britblue]

Ireland largest lingerie store........apparently

[@a-5699]

Father Ted is a perfect series for ETS. Every episode is funny, so keep this series going!

[@Shoomer88]

There's never too much whisky for that old fella, you'll soon leaarn

[@monkeebun]

Thanks for your take on this chaps. Father Ted has to rank as number one sitcom of all time. It is still as fresh and relevant AND FUNNY now as when I first watched it all those years ago. The writing was so good and the acting was fantastic. This first episode was a banger, but just wait till you've seen them all. There is not a bad one. Looking forward to your reactions.

[@danielgreenwood1459]

Sorry mate I'd put it as a solid 2nd.. Behind only fools and horses 2 of the funniest shows ever

[@sideshowmark913]

As an irish person i love watching father ted all over again with American reaction channels. King boomer is almost finished his reactions to father ted

[@jamiephillips1317]

Just to prepare you for your journey, it gets better and better and better with each series (season).

[@davidheart8912]

King and Queen Boomer have managed to watch the series without the copyright words on the screen. Ask them where they got it from. They are almost at the end of series 3 and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Queen Boomer even has a little sing at the beginning of the episodes.

[@neilrobertson5194]

You guys are gonna have a ball watching this

[@slaintejimmy]

Fantastic.. looking forward to watching Ted, Dougal, & Co through your 'innocent' eyes. 😃😅😂🤣

[@katherinedowling4246]

This is so funny I love it thank you so much guys ❤

[@cringycook9597]

There is no other show out there that comes anything close to this bizarre but brilliant comedy

[@dapper120]

love these videos 😅

[@knowlesy3915]

I'm so glad you guys got the "at least that's one pair between us" gag. It's so f in funny. All the reactions I've seen miss it because they're still laughing at the previous gag. IMO the creators set off a bit fast and it dips a bit. However it's probably the funniest Irish/British show ever. (We've had our problems and differences, humour isn't one of them)

[@johnpaulmcdonnell6562]

It's probably the silliest show ever made but it had a profound affect on Ireland. The shackles came off making a deserved mockery of the Catholic church which made Ireland (culturally)a 3rd world country

[@dandan1818]

OH NICE glad you doing a reaction to father ted it amazing and inly get better nice reaction to ep1 :)

[@Cobalt-Jester]

It may sound strange but that pilot is one of the weaker ones. It gets really funny and very surreal. There's not too many episodes of it. The creator always ends his shows after 3-4 seasons before it gets tired and trying, but they really didn't have a choice with this show because the actor who plays Ted died shortly after making season 3. But I think there's only a total of 18 episodes and one Xmas Special. Easy enough to get through in a day.

[@BernardWilkinson]

It just dawned on me why Stockton Rush looked so familiar!

[@indigo8021]

Finally 😄 You lads will not regret this

[@SolidusSnapes]

Could have been an omen all right. Father Ted, the actor died the day after recording the last episode of the show.

[@Varksterable]

IIRC, the premise of the show was basically to take the key characteristics of a Catholic priest - and then create characters based on the exact opposite. When I first started watching I had a Catholic friend who told me that the clergy absolutely loved the show. Not because they tolerated the mockery, but rather because they related to so much of the characters in it. Regardless, it's great writing and amazing character refinement. I hope you react to more! 😂😂 Oh; and great that you reacted to a complete episode. Without seeing the build up of the characters, _so_ much is missed in this series. Good call for that.

[@bradleythebodycount29]

Guys it only gets better and Father Jack (the old "Feck off") priest gets so much funnier 🤣

[@danielgreenwood1459]

The best thing is... It gets better and better love it 👍 👍

[@MUTZ1234]

Great watch along lads. Just make sure you watch each episode till the end since usually something funny happens at the end.

[@sharonellis8776]

Love this show. My favourites are Dougal and Father Jack ! xx

[@dib000]

One of the best shows of all time 😍

[@BrianMac2601]

You'll love it, it's hard to pick a favourite character, but pressed dougle

[@Roadie_TV]

Yes lads yes!!! You're gonna love this lol

[@Thewingkongexchange]

Good shout guys, 'The Inbetweeners' and 'Father Ted' are staples of the 2000's and 90's respectively. For totally different reasons, as you'll see. 'Inbetweeners' captures the teenage experience and 'Father Ted' is madness.

[@AlainnCorcaigh]

the copyright across the screen is torture especially considering every other American reaction channel doesn't have to have it

[@aranerem5569]

I love this show

[@jacquilewis8203]

A top notch classic 😂😂😂😂

[@roryvandenberg3710]

Absolutely brilliant. One of the funniest series ever!

[@Johnniebhoy83]

Father Ted's always up there as one of the greatest ever sitcoms. 🇮🇪 The characters always live long in the memory.

[@n22turnpike72]

The 'dualing banjo' scene was a homage to the film Deliverance. A very unsettling film...

[@lissaavemi8625]

21:16 That scene is a reference to the film Deliverance

[@Cobalt-Jester]

Father Ted episode reactions don't get copyright flagged. They are all up on KZbin anyway. Either posted by the company who made them, the network that showed them, and the countless people sharing them. And because they have been sold to many other networks there is not really anyone who owns it now. So they just ignore it.

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

We beg to differ...

[@megdelaney3677]

❤LOVE FATHER TED!!! AND FATHER DOUGAL & FATHER JACK!!!

[@jduck1979]

Used to be [prime viewing in the UK during the 90's (especially if you didn't have satelite TV yet)........ Friday nights on Channel4: Father Ted (9:30pm) > Friends > Frasier > King of the Hill > South Park > re-run of TFI Friday from 6pm (currently can't get "King of the Hill" in the UK any more apart from what I got from the first 5-seasons on iTunes until they pulled the rest of it just when I was ready to start buying more episodes). It used to be a good channel back then..... it had a lot of US based stuff like "Sesame Street" around lunchtime... and also had the US "Dennis the Menace" (aka "Dennis Mitchell", not to be confused with the UK "Dennis the Menace" from "The Beano" comic) around 11:30am Saturday mornings and a repeat stupid early on Sunday mornings (about 7:30am), which mean't I usually missed it. It also ran "The Cosby Show" + "Home Improvement". Now it seems to be more interested in pumping out socialist TV news + making documentaries about pubes.

[@EveryoneWhoUsesThisTV]

A Father Ted playlist would be great!

[@martinbobfrank]

I heard, many years ago, that a lot of Catholic priests stated that it is realistic to their way!

[@Varksterable]

Yup, I've heard similar. The priests are each based on the opposite of a trait priests are supposed to have. And yet the real clergy relate to them so much, rather than just seeing the irony/mockery. It's such clever, human, intelligent script writing. Definitely up there with Blackadder and even (possibly) Yes (Prime)minister.

[@jethro1963]

Many people have fallen for the myth that the show is anti Catholic. It wasn't. One of the show's two writers Arthur Mathews' uncle was a priest. He grew up around these types of characters, he knew them. Part of the premise was three guys living on an island who just happen to be priests. Most people are so hung up on being anti religious that they don't get it. Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews and the guys from South Park get it.

[@MelanieMaguire]

Father Ted is hilarious. The backstory is that Craggy Island is where the Catholic Church puts problem priests that are completely useless. Father Dougal Maguire is a bit simple. Well, more than a bit. Father Jack is an alcoholic disgrace and Father Ted is barely competent but was caught embezzling church funds at his last place. It's absurdist and takes these caricatures to farcical extremes. Enormously popular with everyone, Irish or not, Catholic or not.

[@nezlo9612]

Good decision guys Father Ted is actually my favourite show

[@zedcarr6128]

I love watching King Boomer reactions to Father Ted, and he is influenced by you guys, so I'm stoked that you are also watching Father Ted. 🥰

[@chrisellis3797]

I'm all in for you here. It is so surreal

[@palm2004]

You’re gonna enjoy this journey lads

[@paulmct27]

Guys ye have to remember this was released in 95 when ireland was just coming out of an era when the Catholic church ruled all aspects of our society it really was in some ways quite shocking and it showed that we as young people were breaking free of the terror of the church

[@t2twanks]

The greatest sitcom ever made

[@Kazza_8240]

Theres so many brilliant lines and moments from this show, but also, Dougals gormless face has always cracked me up 😆 like when they were talking about beleiving in hell and earth and eternal life - that dopey smiling, vacant face just tickles my funnybone, always has, always will 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣 Really looking forward to rewatching this series with you guys, for me, this show is like Still Game, it never gets old, and its never not gonnae be funny. Love it. Thanks guys (it was plain to see that you both loved this episode as well) 😁🤗 Edit - apologies for the 'gonnae' lol.....I slipped into my native Scots lingo 😆....I write all my texts to people I know phonetically, so that it looks how I speak, and sometimes it slips in to my youtube comments 🤣🤣

[@heatherarnott5457]

LOVE IT! 😂❤

[@markdudney8209]

Long live Graham Linehan

[@philbradshaw5776]

Wait till the episode "Speed 3" comes on.. it's the best

[@MattBirch1991]

You are going to love Father Jack

[@jackcarter5101]

Sadly the death cards came true. Dermot Morgan who played Father Ted died aged 45, the day after the final episode was filmed.