"Tentacles of Doom" | Father Ted S2 E3 | Absolute Jokes

[@anneliesvantwesteinde7613]

I can watch all Father Ted episodes over and over again and each time I have watched one I also spend some time reading all the comments, because it makes me so happy that Father Ted is making so many people so happy too ;) Peace & Love!

[@funniebunnie4u]

Every so often, I see people commenting that they never saw Father Ted until "now", and they Love it! It's fun to remember back, so long ago..., MY first time, finding FT... 💕💜💕💜💕

[@SonOfWat]

What’s your favourite humming noise then?

[@joannabeverly6781]

Glad to know there's people out there like me LOL

[@jadethornton7975]

Well your comment would be an ecumenical matter.

[@blackadder194]

You’re right there! Same here

[@sickpat7197]

Three Bishops down...One killed, one taken off the path of righteousness, and one violated by a rock. Perfect Father Ted episode :)

[@alexer52]

Just another day at the Parish

[@orderinchaos]

Does anyone publicly keep count of the characters killed off in this series? :D

[@discountplaguedoctor88]

@@orderinchaos They had to ditch half the list because Larry always suffers.

[@ZeXiOn26]

went pretty well, I thought!

[@ZeXiOn26]

"Dougal, do you know if we have any incense?" - "...there was a spider in the bath last night." Somehow even more hilarious when you consider spiders aren't even insects to begin with.

[@MrJeffMaloney]

Something special about this show. There’s a warm nostalgic feeling watching this. Sad how many of them have passed...

[@greggrobinson5116]

Agreed. And it still feels that way today in '21. It's a jewel.

[@rd30000]

Something about this show is so cozy to me. Like a rainy Sunday.

[@99mrpogi]

Fun fact: Kevin Moore who plays bishop O'Neil is the last living one of the three actors who played the bishops, and he ironically gets paired with ardal o Hanlon who is in turn the last surviving actor of the three priests

[@captainobvious8264]

That's not a fun fact :/

[@monketakingyoutoparadise5609]

@@captainobvious8264 depends on how you look at it, wether you think of it as 4 of them being dead or 2 being alive.

[@justyna8156]

In the episode one, I suppose, Father Ted went to a fortune teller with father Dougal, and the fortune teller revealed 3 cards with a reaper for father Ted. We know what happened with the actor soon after the last episode of the sitcom. :/

[@99mrpogi]

@@justyna8156 so apparently, Dermot Morgan's death could have been predicted in his own show?

[@99mrpogi]

@@justyna8156 and there is also another episode wherein Ted visits another priest who dies of a heart attack shortly after Ted leaves.

[@brothermaynard623]

"That's the great thing about Catholicism - it's so vague, and nobody really knows what it's all about."

[@ABW941]

As a catholic Bishop iam deeply offended. It is also about fighting Satan, Witchburning and collecting Souls.

[@Saucyakld]

@@ABW941 Hahahahaha!

[@robertsmalley8138]

@@Stowerslemalu As an atheist i laughed more than you 😊

[@robertsmalley8138]

@@Stowerslemalu wow after that witty reply i must concede . Not bad for a protty .

[@bootdude7527]

@@robertsmalley8138 its not as funny unless you're protestant

[@crystalheart9]

This was such a funny episode! I thought the holy stone was a giant boulder until they showed a tiny rock on a stand.

[@SUPER_WOLFMOON]

Totally! 🤯 😏 Totally thought it was a huge standing stone. That was brilliant; the writers were excellent! This show was funnier, more entertaining and better written than Faulty Towers was. IMO.

[@FunkesBlowhard]

Dougal's scream and jump at Bishop Jordan is, in my opinion, the single funniest moment of the entire show.

[@rp1455]

Paul Eaton That’s what I find brilliant about this technique (I’m assuming it’s Arthur Matthews since he continues it in Toast of London). A joke is set up in such a way that it is made very obvious that something is coming, but when it happens it still floors you.

[@wileecoyotegenius5955]

"Dougal, we are not watching Aliens!"

[@TunnelJumper]

The bishop's moaning and groaning as Ted berates Dougal🤣

[@nicholasfarrell5981]

Paul Eaton I counter with "I've got to kick Bishop Brennan up the arse!", personally.

[@davewanamaker3690]

It brings tears to my ears. One of the greatest moments indeed.

[@Sitarya]

One dead, one violated and one gone 'native'. The Irish sense of humor is incomparable!

[@johnnycats5157]

I just 'discovered' this show (I'm American) and holy shit, is it funny.

[@maximillianford9301]

This is up there with my very favourite episodes of any TV show ever. Ted trying to teach Jack how to get through a conversation with a bishop, Mrs Doyle not being able to see a goddamn thing, the Ferrero Rocher ad reference, someone being 'lured' to the Holy Stone, the Fawlty Towers-esque result of the bishops' visit, and a perfect summary of why religion is so preposterous from Dougal. Absolutely timeless.

[@Sou1defiler]

"Here we are now... tea for everyone..." Strolls through room. This show was hilarious.

[@wjmcd703]

I love how Father Jack's hair is on fire, and they aren't bothered by it in the least

[@banananotebook3331]

I wonder how difficult it must've been for Frank Kelly to play that part; I mean, fire is pretty hot at that distance.

[@habibiserena]

😂😂😂 I will never stop watching this series is wonderfully great! Thanks for sharing, greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

Three bishops destroyed. Father Ted: Went very well I thought. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@TheHansoost]

"Well, that's the bit i have trouble with." One of the greatest lines in comic history. This was an absolutely wonderful show, both hilarious and substantive.

[@ASmitty217]

"If you could just give us a bit of a warning when you're going to do anything sudde-" "AHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

[@noir-214]

"Dougal! What are you doing?" "Sorry Ted, I just remembered Aliens is on after the news"

[@duskoveselinovic2060]

Don't know about you guys, but Ted imitating Jack "GIRLS" is quite funny to me...

[@jk7690]

I've learned so much about bishops. They love sc-fi!!

[@americancreepshow]

DOUGAL WE ARE NOT WATCHING ALIENS!

[@centurionzen1005]

It makes sense in context.

[@MrMagnusFogg]

That rock was upgraded to class 2 and the price of the visit went immediately up...just like a restaurant being awarded a Michelin star //-))

[@JaxBlade]

I used to watch this show all the time growin up in England, Ahh I missed it so much.

[@OnyxVenator]

That and DBZ, right?

[@mhyaflynch]

@Vishnujana Dasa its an all Irish show written for english television. The irish tv service would not commission it at the time and probably wouldnt commission it now either. They have no clue of good tv.

[@ceceliacampayne3507]

@@OnyxVenator ok jjkjj.ñbvj23zlv3vavavoaoac all we ewx823e

[@DavidSharpMSc]

@@mhyaflynch Nope. It wasn’t commissioned for English television.

[@mhyaflynch]

@@DavidSharpMSc you're right. It was commisioned by a british production company for Irish and British tv.

[@k.aroberts2571]

How Ted looks furiously at Dougal after his head got flushed always gets me haha

[@lll-bm1cp]

I love this show with all my heart, it's my absolute favorite. No matter how many times I watch it, it still makes me laugh. Wishing all the best to everyone in the comment section.

[@rstrgal99]

Every time I get sad, I watch it, too. Enjoy!

[@Willow-wv6cv]

I've been watching this show for years and I can't believe I only just realised what Jack did to the third Bishop (with the holy stone) hahaha

[@issakelly8071]

Does anyone else think Dermott Morgan was so handsome

[@crystalheart9]

Oh yes!

[@robbieburns3564]

I cannot get over those teeth. so... eek.

[@Lin-chan495]

Yessssss

[@Summerdontknowme]

He reminds me of Dave Allen the comedian. They look so much alike I thought that was who played Ted.

[@pepe6666]

@@Summerdontknowme oh yeah fair call. it would make sense too dave allen was big on ripping religion to shreds

[@lazybelphegore6748]

At 5:00 Frank Kelly is doing some excellent “out of focus background acting” there. That’s one of the things I love about this series; all the “hand acting” they do where you just see the actors hand and nothing else-like the picnic episode where the guy points to “no swearing” on the list; theres a few episodes where Ted does some “hand” acting; and an episode with John and Mary; also the “fake hand” soccer match episode. I never thought about it until I heard the writers/creators of the show mention it in the DVD commentary.

[@lazybacon7520]

That is the most appropriate reaction to Aliens coming on.

[@ZeXiOn26]

it's the Director's Cut !

[@BS-jr3dl]

Probably my favourite episode of the whole, fantastic, show!

[@fifthape2119]

I've watched this episode many times. And I'm going to watch it again!

[@w.baillou]

This show is HILARIOUS; but, this episode is the ABSOLUTE best!!

[@gui18bif]

The last shot of the episode is just brilliant

[@JohnnyIsJanek]

one of the best episodes of this show

[@bootdude7527]

My god they not only killed a bishop, turned one into an atheist, and ummm the other thing. They also got jack to say new words!

[@brandonschubert7434]

That last one is the real miracle.

[@-jank-willson]

FECK!

[@claytonmurray537]

That would be an ecumenical matter

[@99mrpogi]

Jack is so badass he doesn't hesitate to attack bishops, like when he punched bishop Brennan

[@michaelthomheadley]

This might be my favorite episode of any TV show ever

[@karenbabri1256]

Love this episode too!

[@elleryeggen9678]

"It's a priest thing, you wouldn't understand". Where can I get a t-shirt like that?

[@Dee010s]

I love that line so much i had to send it to all my friends.

[@stephenmenadue268]

Well done DP. Thanks for fecking everything.

[@timfortune9]

I want Dougal's "It's a Priest thing, you wouldn't understand" t-shirt.

[@jeffcavalieri4091]

4:11 - The person "lured" to the Holy Stone of Clonrichert is called Paddy Shortt - namesake of the actor that plays Tom, the "I shot JR" guy.

[@latenightlogic]

I remember early reviews saying Dougal and the rest of the cast had the best, funniest lines but I think any true fan likes Ted the best. The subtle humour of the line ‘Maybe it only works when my head is in it’ cannot be overstated.

[@paulanderson79]

It is very well acted, the cast are pretty resourceful. Trying to coerce Father Jack to say 'would' is brilliant timing.

[@craffte]

Absolutely, man , absolutely.

[@latenightlogic]

And that whole build up at 8:46 to ‘it won’t work no’ is absolutely brilliant. Dougals line just before is good, but it just leads to teds great response. Or even the part at 22:26. Ted explaining it is off the charts hilarious

[@humonculeverotostre6804]

You know, I'm starting to think fathers Ted, Jack and Dougal are agents of pure chaos

[@momomo768]

Larry Duff dying every time Ted calls cracks me up 😅

[@censusgary]

“That’s the great thing about Catholicism: it’s so vague, nobody really knows what it’s all about.” I know a good many Catholics who would agree that that’s the great thing about it. However, at times it can be vague in unbelievable detail.

[@richardboote2370]

All religions are the same. They just want as much money and power as they can get. Long live the truth, atheism.

[@jessefrawley5493]

The body count on this sitcom is stunning

[@banananotebook3331]

And half of it comes from just Father Larry Duff!

[@Bongwater33]

Its so hard to tell people about Father Ted: Its this hilarious comedy about Irish Catholic Priests!Topped only by trying to explain Hogan's Heroes!

[@patrickleaver7549]

I married into the Irish and have been there numerous times. Lovely people and country. I love this show.

[@ianantonius7287]

Bishops love Sci-Fi :D

[@ejbuehler4397]

Are we not going to talk about Dougal's He-Man bed sheets??

[@ronanoloingsigh5251]

Dougal saying Eamonn instead of amen 😂

[@EdwardKelleySkopovski]

Father Jack is the best hahaha...drink!!!

[@lolthestupid]

That would be an ecumenical matter.

[@quelltech]

Yes!

[@peacemakerwolf8972]

You bet yer feckin arse he is!

[@blueshow4491]

Drink Feck Girls

[@Dorelaxen]

Arse biscuits!

[@Douglasious]

this is my favorite father ted episode

[@99mrpogi]

Makes me wonder how father Larry is able to survive several life threatening accidents while bishop Jordan ended up getting killed at the end of this episode

[@gandalflotr2898]

Jordan is Kenny

[@justinreyez5561]

lol I love dougals pajamas

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

Justin Reyez I’m not a priest, so I don’t understand.

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

Moogie B I believe you completely missed the joke.

[@TheHansoost]

That's the bit I have trouble with.... Hilarious!!!!

[@blueshow4491]

That wou -- drink!

[@kennethcorley9333]

I'd not expected this to feel fresh after all these years, but I laughed like it was the first time. I used to watch Father Ted with my Dad, and it brought me back to happier times

[@christopherheinig5590]

Fantastic episode especially the beginning where they talk about ghost stories ! Great series wish there were more thank you for sharing !

[@andybusuttil818]

Thanks so much for putting these up.

[@Aran-vc7rx]

The ghost story at the start. I heard a strange creaking noise from the far corner of the room. Was it a ghost? No.

[@christopherheinig5590]

The beginning with the ghost stories is priceless and there's laughter when lightning comes through the window and curtain, wondering if there is a figure there for a brief moment...opinions ?

[@Dee010s]

@@christopherheinig5590 Probably Mrs Doyle falling off the window sill again.

[@jeannettemoyen9278]

that would be an eccumenical matter hahahahaha - mad as hatters!

[@Saucyakld]

Haven't laughed so much in years, Hahahahaha!

[@walternullifidian]

Damn, when Father Jack's hair caught on fire, and the other two just sitting there like it was a common occurrence caused me to lose it! 😆

[@bluebyyou7504]

Wow I think this is the only one I hadn't seen. Amazing

[@ZeXiOn26]

"How much of a distance?" - "Couple of miles?"

[@lyonsbane9]

13:20 timestamp for myself when I need a hilarious string of comedy

[@shannonreynolds624]

I wish they would have had more of Father Noel on it. But this is a hilarious series.

[@jen3800]

Mrs. Doyle is hilarious!!

[@jmckenzie962]

"DOUGAL, WE ARE NOT WATCHING ALIENS!!!"

[@gordondean9839]

the episode in which the trio advance the interests of humanity immensely, 1 dead, 1 awakened and one on the receiving end of a rectal blessing for a change. Yes Ted, that went very well indeed.

[@Satellite_Of_Love]

"Here we are now, tea for everyone!" And Mrs. Doyle rounds the bishops, races through the exit and there she goes!

[@theyellowlightsaber3193]

poetic final scene, 3 bishops visit and the conclusion is 1 leaves his faith in a combie van, one leaves in a hearse and the other leaves in an ambulance. Visiting Ted and co is dangerous

[@mr.niceguy1812]

"No, someone was LURED there."

[@pamrush5078]

Mrs Doyle rules

[@43painter]

This is one of the best episodes that at least I have seen from Father Ted !! The late Christopher Hitchens must have lóved it !

[@Dee010s]

Yassss. We Atheists cant get enough lol.

[@tomjary9284]

Bishop ran away with hippies 😂😂😂🤣

[@ellenr5898]

Call him Eddie, not Bishop.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

The photo on the wall @11:55 is of John Wayne when he made the movie "The Quiet Man" in Ireland.

[@josephkaba8405]

I love it 🤣🤣🤣🤣so funny

[@kendavies945]

Brilliant. Simply brilliant!!

[@corkwijk9]

Best episode of Father Ted. In mho.

[@lazybelphegore6748]

If you love this show, like I do, you should definitely watch it with on DVD with the authors commentary on. There is so much more to see in this show; and it just makes it so much funnier to know exactly WHY some of the jokes were included, and to hear about Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews sense of humor, and why certaim things were included. Definitely worth a listen.

[@jessiewilson814]

Just discovered Father Ted a month ago and I love it. Drink!

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks so much for posting!

[@ZeXiOn26]

"That would be an...ecumenical...YES!"

[@jezebeljones659]

Oh Lord...feckin brilliant!

[@paulanderson79]

7:15 & 7:35 - NEC P100 ETACS analogue handset. I had the very same phone back in '96.

[@jmalmsten]

"from the children and idiots you will hear the truth". An old saying I've heard from around here, I suspect it's not unique to our language. Father Dougal being kind of both, you hear the most honest truths of all from him. And yes. I do hope that Bishops in general enjoy James Cameron's Aliens. Being the Theatrical/Directors Cut or the Special Edition.

[@pepe6666]

haha what an ending. its amazing how much goes on in that one parish house

[@justinreyes5042]

pepe6666 get bent

[@p.v.b533]

I want Dougal's t-shirt!

[@carlostorrecillasmunoz4]

Best episode ever

[@MickAngelhere]

Classic, and it was great to see the Cliffs of Moher, take me back to County Clare once again

[@MsDjessa]

Dougal being the one to deconvert one of the bishops works in so many ways. A theist can look at it and think: "See only a fool thinks like this." And an atheist (like myself) can look at it and think: "See, even a fool can see the problems here."

[@blackhawks81H]

And an agnostic can say "sometimes it just takes a different perspective to change someone's mind in either direction" lol

[@kittisakchooklin874]

It flushes just like our house here in Bangkok. LOL

[@ZeXiOn26]

"Bishops love sci-fi!"

[@Gorboduc]

Dougal's bath.

[@Dee010s]

Hes like a big Dennis the Menace.

[@walternullifidian]

Every time Father Ted calls someone on his phone I get ready for someone to get seriously hurt! 😱

[@carolkewley7410]

"Bloody hell!" "Good news, Ted?"

[@SUPER_WOLFMOON]

Love Dougal Like in the episode where Fr. Ted gets off the phone after hearing he's getting the Golden Cleric award; he excitedly hangs ups the phone and turns to Dougal, "You aren't going to believe this!" Dougal: "You're getting married!" Fr.Ted: "No Dougal." 😔

[@Beeromancer]

That would be an ecumenical matter!

[@blueshow4491]

YES

[@cityhawk]

This is like a drunken version of The Miracle Worker and Pygmalion.

[@GC-fj4lc]

That bathroom is fantastic

[@JonathanNichollstechandsuch8]

Three bishops enter a parish. One leaves in an ambulance, another in a Hippymobile, and the last in a hearse.

[@Dee010s]

It was an apocalyptic show, i think ! Lol

[@rodrigogoncalves6165]

The second one in a arse....

[@princekyle4132]

It’s like the start of an old joke you’d hear at the pub

[@99mrpogi]

Makes me wonder if the dead bishop was embalmed on the spot or the funeral employees opted to just place him in the casket when he could have been carried in another ambulance..