Going to America | Father Ted S3 E8 | Absolute Jokes

Father Ted must figure out a way to tell Father Jack, Father Dougal and Mrs. Doyle that he's leaving.
Beloved sitcom focused on three priests living on Craggy Island, a remote island off the west coast of Ireland. Father Ted Crilly is sent to the island as punishment for using charitable funds for a holiday in Las Vegas, but his true punishment comes in the form of Father Dougal Maguire and Jack Hackett, one a fresh-faced naive young priest, and the other a foul-mouthed, rage-filled alcoholic. Mrs Doyle is their nosy housekeeper, who makes plentiful pots of tea and never takes `no' for an answer. Despite their isolation, the priests get into their fair share of mildly sinful, entirely madcap adventures.
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[@meauxreilly6110]

he died the DAY AFTER HE FINISHED THIS?!!!??? god bless the dearly departed that's so sad and very irish

[@gabriellefagan1014]

💔

[@johnkennethwiseman682]

Yes very tragic. They honoured his memory by putting up a memorial seat in Merrion Square i think. I have yet to see it

[@famouswarrior327]

@@johnkennethwiseman682 and a beautifully crafted wax statue

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

This comedy is just brilliant miss him

[@TheWorldisSoDivided]

That’s awful

[@wendycairoli3964]

I just finished binge-watching this series and I could not help but shed a few tears at the end there. The montage and the "good night, Ted" were a sweet tribute. As a french person I didn't even know this series existed 2 weeks ago ! I'm glad Foil, Arms & Hog's channel led me here 🙏 🇨🇮

[@alisonhilaire4170]

Oh!!! I'm also French and I also discovered the show because of Foil Arms & Hog!!!

[@lynncai587]

I'm American and I also discovered Father Ted thanks to Foil, Arms & Hog!

[@blackadder194]

I’m Bosnian and I also discovered Father Ted no thanks to Foil, Arms & Hog

[@chinmayaras5645]

Well.... this series was beautiful. Felt sad when this episode ended. R.I.P Father Ted and Father Jack.

[@jeffcarroll1990shock]

Father Jack could sing

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

@@jeffcarroll1990shock is it really him singing either way legend

[@bdijk9919]

Thank you for adding all 3 seasons. It was a pleasure to watch them all. It's sad that in the Netherlands you never see something about this program on the television. Mr Bean and Keeping up appearances is something that we can watch over and over again but I think that this program should be added to this list as well. A shame that so many people do not know of the existence of this great program.

[@Vesnicie]

It is a cottage industry in Ireland. You can't go through the Dublin Airport without being hit full in the face with little sheep and shamrocks and leprechauns and Father Ted.

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

It was on television in the Netherlands. I have seen it back then.

[@marcisavitch2024]

Great humor!!Been watching for years when ever I can

[@juliepritchard1617]

He was 0nly 45 when he died. He had a lot of talent. Still sad he left this world too early.

[@wilkatis]

Really sad that this was the last episode, I'd have loved a few more...

[@bdeamon1]

there is the Christmas special

[@chucks1255]

This channel is new but it has brought me great joy this past month, sad that it's the last one indeed.

[@McRocket]

What's even more sad to me is that Dermot Morgan (Father Ted) died of a heart attack the day after taping this episode. R.I.P. You will always be remembered for the tremendous job you did on this wonderful show.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

The reason why it ended was not because Dermot Morgan died. Graham and Arthur decided Series 3 was to be the final season because they felt there was nothing more they could with it and with the characters and Dermot decided to leave because he wanted to move on and do other acting roles.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

If Series 3 wasn't the final season and if Dermot hadn't passed on. It could had ended with Ted going to America only to end up back on Craggy Island in Series 4.

[@paolocostaimori]

"Kevin Spacey, he's a nice guy". How times change

[@hmm2928]

Paolo Imori *haha*

[@phantomspaceman]

@The Thing On The Doorstep Right in the K-PAX.

[@kimberlyarlene4094]

Paolo Imori z

[@scl1332]

Ya that line didn’t age well anyways a line that will age well is Harvey Weinstein is just such an amazing business man

[@dr.decker3623]

they don't change,.. he was raping children back then too,..

[@pauljohnson5190]

Whenever life's getting too heavy & serious, just one episode of Father Ted & everything seems OK again - and I'm a believer !!!

[@Ptrm594]

So am I, and you're exactly right !

[@roberthanlen6036]

RIP Dermot Morgan. In a way, he will forever remain on Craggy Island forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever........

[@yuriandropov9011]

Just like ted

[@D3w10n]

@@yuriandropov9011 Shut up Dougal

[@markfoster1520]

".......and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and....."

[@EngineeringVignettes]

Oh go on... go on...

[@FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf]

Oh what bloody shame about that whole affair its always sad when a comedian dies.

RIP Dermot Morgan. Our hearts are your parish now.

[@Vesnicie]

aw, that was lovely.

[@malirabbit6228]

An Irish friend from work showed me a clip of Father Ted this past Friday. I have spent the past two days binging on Father Ted! Damn, the man is dead!?! I am so sad but glad that he left this great legacy! Long live Father Ted!

[@Robertz1986]

He died the day after they finished filming this last season.

[@Rzzzzzn2710]

Just spent the past week rewatching the entire series on here, so sad to be on the last episode. Great and underrated show, much love for uploading it. RIP Dermot Morgan, we’ve all fallen in love with Craggy Island, and his memory will forever remain x

[@IBrianrish]

What a show I cry every time I see that ending.

[@carolineg1872]

"What's wrong wit ya?" The most Irish of all phrases that covers from grazing your knees to being in ICU.

[@Vesnicie]

Funny you should say that. in the ICU, I had a nurse named Maureen from Ireland of course who said something very similar. Cheered me right up.

[@funniebunnie4u]

This series, is such a gift! Every single episode, is a gem... Dermot was such a talent... Gone too soon. RIP💔💕💕💕

[@thadtuiol1717]

Can't help tearing up by the end of this episode knowing that it was the last one and that just 24 hours after filming it Dermot Morgan would be gone for good.

[@BOLLOCKS1968]

I think this is the only episode with the fathers actually at church! Love this show.

[@nicholasfarrell5981]

BOLLOCKS1968 "And Then God Created Woman" features a sequence where Ted, hoping to spend the night with a beautiful authoress, says Mass in 30 seconds.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

The last ever episode of Father Ted was bittersweet. It's sad that it was the last one and Dermot Morgan passed away the day after filming was completed. Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews decided Series 3 was to be the last because they ran out of ideas and they felt there was nothing more they could do with the characters and Dermot Morgan decided to leave to do other acting roles. Tommy Tiernan was fantastic as the suicidal depressive priest Father Kevin and his acting in the Radiohead scene was brilliant. The ending was sad when Ted gets off the plane and decides not to go to America and Dougal tells Ted that he'll stay on Craggy Island forever. The saddest thing about it - Dermot Morgan dying. Father Ted was a groundbreaking Irish sitcom.

[@jezebeljones659]

Priceless! And if Dermot Morgan had to leave the world so abruptly, the timing couldn't have been betterr. Make no mistake, I'm not being callous. This is the best way to accept that we all have to die -- by laughing at it. Thumbing our nose at it. Dancing. Laughing. Taking the piss!

[@famouswarrior327]

Anybody with a genuine interest in Ireland, should watch the entire 25 episodes at least once.

[@HarishSasikumar]

A day after recording the last episode of Father Ted, Morgan had a heart attack while hosting a dinner party at his home in south-west London. He was rushed to the hospital, but died soon afterwards.😢 From Wikipedia

[@krathoon2338]

Didn't know it was right after filming.

[@FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf]

Such a shame.

[@duvitgorhambone4015]

Wow I did not know that

[@jayess2119]

some strict types might say, he was partying a lot and in real life was actually irreligious and an atheist - seriously and ironic considering his role - so a judgement, but who knows

[@MichaTheLight]

So check your heart by a doc. once a year it don't make you unmanly to do so. So throw out this stupid thoughts if you are under the earth your pride is of no use for you. Back to Dermont I Think in the 80's there were no heart disease prevention programs really sad Dermont could have been saved and may live today.

[@jlizamavera]

😊❤still loving Father Ted in 2023. "Night Dougal, Night Ted".

[@JoeKersey]

In the early 2000s, the local PBS station ran a few "Father Ted"s in the ultra-late-Sunday night slot. Possibly six or seven episodes from the three seasons. After about eight months they were never on again. I am so grateful to you for putting these up as a complete series. Thank you.

[@justyna8156]

I can't get enough of Father Ted. I love it!!! Greetings from Poland !! :)))

[@justinreyez5561]

Justyna Walska hi I'm Justin

[@stephencooper9753]

From Gdansk?

[@pinkopallinu9084]

​​@@stephencooper9753lol. I live close to Gdańsk, this joke was hilarious lol

[@Phoenix-ug1ru]

25:17 "goodnight, ted"

[@Ahmad_9134]

Thank for this wonderful brilliant show, irreplaceable cast. And Thank you Father Ted, You left us too soon. You will forever be missed, you damn legend! Also Thank you Dead parrot for uploading this here. Thank you sharing this legend with us.

[@muppetlove77]

The nail clipping bit had me howling with laughter. Just brilliant!

[@ASmitty217]

One of the rare series that does not get old. Thank you, Father Ted!

[@Protonoto1]

RIP Dermot Morgan, a comedic genius and legend.

[@onesandzeroes]

"The thing you'll be eating likes pheasant as well"

[@aboyborninjune]

I have a hard time wrapping my head around that Dermot, a human being with an amazing personality, was reduced to a pile of ashes very shortly after this was recorded. It scares and saddens me and it just doesn't seem right that the complex human consciousness just disappears when the vessel turns into ashes. I want there to be more to the story. Feck off, death.

[@shellyrourke8994]

Ah God, I miss Father Ted. Knowing there will never be another makes me deeply sad. The end of this final episode always makes me cry. Now we've lost Dermot and Frank, plus various other cast members like Father Finton Stack.

[@JT-xj1pg]

Yes, this show is great even though I just discovered it !

[@T3t4nu5]

Me watching literally any episode; "This is the best one!"

[@francisjohnson665]

I loved Father Jack . His Drink , Drink , Drink, arse , girls was fabulous. Always made me laugh. Sad it had to end so soon. I choose to think that they are all still on Craggy Island, having fun.😜😜👍👍

[@goodnamesareallgone1]

Yeah, the ending is sad knowing we won't see any more of Dermot Morgan. RIP, you made us laugh...a lot.

[@Felipe-xt4id]

Sometimes I feel a little bit like Kevin, in those days things seems just a little to hard or bad, when it happens I seem to always remember good ol' Father Ted and I watch some episodes here on YT and always laugh a lot, it always helps me bring a smile to my face and remember to not take life so seriously. The opening evokes so many nostalgic feelings with its music. It's like I'm back at my grandmother's house and she's watching some Mass on the TV. For me this is the best comedy series of all time, all the cast is so spcecial and talented, It just good jokes all the time in all episodes. I'm glad it's on yt since I'm not from Ireland and it gave me the chance to discover it.

[@justinreyez5561]

father dougal always had a rockin priest look

[@soulsymphony5111]

The writing of that show was top-notch, some scenes brought out the sincerest, most heart-warming and comedic moments I ever watched in a sitcom. That lovely horse song alone deserves an award. Let's not forget that scene on the plane 24:41 LOL how on earth did they come up with that painting. I can't imagine anyone else carrying the role of Father Ted. it's like the character was only written for Dermot Morgan to play, and all of the characters writing and interaction gave me such warmth and a mission to visit Ireland one day. How is this show not as popular as friends is beyond me. I never knew about this show existence till a short youtube video for ''I hear you're racist now, father;'' bit, and I am so grateful for the youtube algorithm.

[@gui18bif]

I think "father ted" would have worked well for another 2 or 3 seasons with a new father, managing dougal and jack around as a tribute to ted.

[@Ixaglet]

Just so you know, if you ever visit Ireland, literally every single person there can quote almost the entire show at you. It is a major cultural icon and influence in Ireland. If you tell people you're a foreigner and you came to visit because of Father Ted they will probably be quite happy with you :)

[@soulsymphony5111]

@@Ixaglet That show made me in love with Ireland, wish one day I do make it there

[@Ixaglet]

@@soulsymphony5111 Ryanair do the cheapest (and most uncomfortable) flights to Ireland from mainland Europe, if that's where you live. Make sure to visit the west coast of Ireland. Dublin is fun for tourists, but the real beauty is on the west coast

[@soulsymphony5111]

@@Ixaglet I will definitely go for the west coast, I know craggy island is fictional lol, but at least I know they made it to be off the west coast of Ireland. Thank you for the recommendation, Hopefully, I meet lovely ppl as yourself there too.

[@MichaTheLight]

Imagine Dermont lived another two decades he would have produced five of that diamond shows. He really left to early.

[@Studeb]

Knowing that he died days after the wrapped makes the ending even sadder.

[@omsnaga]

Thank you so much for posting this show

[@Aran-vc7rx]

When he's on the bus and everything starts turning miserable

[@poisontoad8007]

Luv ya and miss ya Dermot!

[@13irishsailors]

Tommy Tiernan plays the suicidal priest! He’s a fantastic comedian in real life!

[@SamuelKristopher]

Took me ages to realise he's the dad from Derry Girls. Blew my mind when I figured that out!

[@AikisDominator]

This will be 4th time I rewatch it. Can't wait to forget and rewatch it again. Thank you for uploading.

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

Thanks for sharing all these delights, DP.

[@christopherbuckley5929]

After Dermot Morgan passed after filming this they added the montage and the goodnight dougal and ted at the end of the episode.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Really sad that this was the last ever episode of Father Ted. :( The series ended after 3 seasons because Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews ran out of ideas and they felt there was nothing more they could do with the characters and Dermot Morgan decided to leave to do other acting roles. Sadly he never did due to his untimely death the day after the final episode finished filming. RIP Dermot Morgan. Thank you for brining us laughter as Father Ted.

[@drestonjclaw2839]

Good lord. This is first time I’ve ever heard a completely neutral American accent and didn’t think it sounded normal or neutral

[@ModernBarbarian187]

Shaft truly an spiritually uplifting song.

[@edwindijkslag3038]

It bored the arse out of me. What the hell was it about anyway. Haha best line in the show

[@thebreakfastmenu]

Meanwhile, me, an American, is dying to live in a cottage in Ireland.

[@Dee010s]

I was just told yesterday lol that they arent allowed to burn peat anymore lol. Im glad...ew.

[@palp8623]

What a fantastic series. Being from the states I've never seen this or any other European television. I'm not even sure why KZbin recommended it, but I'm glad it did. This is something I will come back to

[@RT-qy6vg]

0:42 Hey that Priest is really Brian Eno...the musician!

[@Vesnicie]

And God so adored Father Ted, He could not wait one more moment to have Dermot by his side.

[@0verkill161]

A great analogy of the actor (or writer) who gets his big Hollywood break only to realize that it's another soul crushing meatgrinder.

[@luisreyes1963]

The last episode of Father Ted. Forever in his own little Purgatory in Craggy Island. 👼

[@Malegys]

"He's been worrying the arm rest again"

[@Realalbertcrowley]

I think if Dermot was still alive I think they should've made a father ted movie maybe a few years after the last episode sorta like maybe a back story or they all finally leave the island I think that would have been cool

[@stephentaege6255]

Rip Dermot 🕯️🙏 such a grand series no one else could have played the role of father ted 🎚️🍀🍀🍀🍀✌️✌️✌️✌️ cheers Stephen ✌️🍀👍

[@rayrayfad3654]

00:40 Father Brian Eno??

[@MMiXMe]

Yes! : D en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Eno#Other_work

[@cruisepaige]

Omg that passed me by!!! Thanks so much!

[@richardlilley9716]

thank you for all theses . much appreciated .

[@AMStationEngineer]

My 'sainted' Irish Grandmother, the quintessential Irish Catholic, passed two years prior to the show's premiere. Because of my job, I was fortunate to have viewed it 'first run' within one month of the Series 1 showing on RTE, and as a family, we all became instant "Ted Addicts". (via "imported" PAL-VHS tapes) The one thing every member of my family said, is they'd loved to have seen her reaction. RIP, Dermot, Frank, and Mr. "Pat" (Mustard) Laffan

[@nedd.8479]

That random Brian Eno appearance though.

[@MrsRichardDalloway]

Quite an oblique strategy.

[@jessie0050]

Thank you for sharing all the father ted episodes ❤true comedy 😂

[@Memry-Man]

" kevin spacey, he's a nice guy" 🤣🤣🤣

[@MegaLAWRENCE28]

MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE COMEDY.

[@jhnshep]

7:21 mcguire can't take the sun too well lol and now O'hanlon is out in the caribbean on death in paradise

[@amandareusser6121]

I thought that exact thing, too!

[@malirabbit6228]

Wow, really! Great!

[@johnathandaviddunster38]

If all priests were like Father Ted the churches would be full😂❤

[@dimo2081]

I'm sad now... omg I've got drink! DRINK! DRINK! *DRINK!*

[@gregorymcn1894]

Thank you for all the happiness.

[@RebornHumanoidTV]

I was not expecting the bus driver to start playing Radiohead during his trip home but the minute it started up I almost died laughing. 😆

[@jenniferjuniper97]

OMG! That's Tommy Tiernan (Kevin) on the ledge! Ireland's greatest comedian. Check him out on KZbin!

[@Vesnicie]

I've enjoyed keeping up with him on Derry Girls. Sometimes just seeing something that's supposed to take place in the 90s is enough to trigger some major Ted nostalgia.

[@Holbytatown]

I loved all the episodes, thanks for uploading them! 💗💗💗

[@brinkybrinkz]

One of my favorite episodes.

[@elenaderoet4926]

What a lovely way to end the series, all things considered. I'm not crying, you're crying

[@thewonderfulworldofkatushya950]

"You know what I do with 400 dollars? I wipe my ass with 400 dollars."🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@slatskatya]

God, the end made me shed a tear😭

[@KurtLintermans]

Top serie give that man a statue if he hasnt already got one

[@Perca91]

Father ted is one of the best series i know about, been watching these episodes every now and then for 14 years 😌💙

[@goofydood]

Amazing show, glad to have found it

[@kevinmurphy3464]

Such a great show. RIP

[@BrendenParker]

The suicidal priest character felt guilty because they had to do the "Shaft" scene quite a few times and he thought that contributed to Dermot's attack the very next day at his dinner party "wrap" party. Very sad.

[@Joekond89]

“You’re here to stay with me, Mrs Doyle and Father Jack forever and ever and ever and ever. Goodnight Ted.” 😢

[@Rudra0141]

G'night Ted RIP

[@brunoalbano616]

One of those moments in which you feel very strange. Nostalgic but strange.

[@lizzychrome7630]

I'm surprised the subplot with the depressed priest didn't end up leading to any big punchline. But I love seeing the Brits' interpretation of an American. (They're not too far off.)

[@tathidramatizoando1671]

Maybe they're showing us how not to be about the end of Father Ted...

[@TheTdw2000]

@seguiriya1 It's still a British show, and Ireland is part of the British isles

[@TheTdw2000]

@seguiriya1 huh?

[@flaggerify]

seguiriya1 It’s an anglo-Irish show.

[@cruisepaige]

Yeah they are.

[@TroubleToby3040]

"Kevin Spacey, he's a nice guy." Well, I suppose a priest would feel that way. 🤷‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂️

[@johnnywalker7961]

R.i.p Dermot Morgan best actor ever

[@Alex-gd9sx]

So glad this is up here - enjoying from Mexico

[@brinkybrinkz]

Dougal and Father Ted The Smile Brigade! Dougal playing snakes n ladders lol! He's going to snake town, Weeeeeeee!!

[@alexanderrutherford8392]

rip Father Ted

[@johnkennethwiseman682]

The way jeff harding introduces himself at 1:59 is very James Bond. I wonder why haha

[@trumpetscall8910]

Kevin Spacy a nice guy, oh the irony.

[@lll-bm1cp]

"The way I feel now , I could convert gays!"

[@danielwilliamson6180]

15:41 Frank Kelley as himself.

[@gui18bif]

And then, I cried :(

[@iconoclast137]

this episode and the last episode of blackadder are both heartbreaking

[@SamVekemans]

What a lovely series, Feck! Arse! Drink! 3 Seasons was just enough. Great show, thanks for the recommendation KZbin Algorithm!

[@vandercudo]

Forever, and ever!