THE BEST EPISODE OF *TED LASSO* EVER!!! 3x06 Reaction

[@AceMoonshot]

Jamie has not stopped growing from the moment he burned his shoes. He was always funny. But now he is my favorite character. Phil Dunster is crushing that role. For me, it is by far the best episode of the season.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Absolutely agree!

[@CrowTRobot]

"Oh yes we did" was him realizing that he fell in love, and they were intimate indeed- just on a different level. Rebecca will comment on it, don't worry. 🤐

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

She literally just fell asleep on his couch. They didn’t hook up.

[@DavidWilliams-nm5jv]

Yes. This is correct.

[@wozzablog]

This

[@TheWindwall]

Yeup

[@colleenminahan2478]

They made the best kind of love, by just falling into it.

[@Timelord774]

The song in the scene where Jamie teaches Roy to ride a bicycle is "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head", from the movie Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid". Specifically, it is from a scene where Paul Newman and Robert Redford are playing around on a bicycle with Katherine Ross. That scene was all about two men in love with the same woman, which has obvious echoes in the Roy, Jamie and Keeley love triangle, as well as being one more "triangle" hidden in this episode.

[@chadbennett7873]

Excellent comment - well made point. A triangle I had not considered. The strings, indeed!

[@Blazingstoke]

This episode deserves all the awards, especially for the writing: juggling so many subplots, each leading to some kind of character growth or development, yet still making them all easy enough to follow, is _incredibly_ hard, and this script not only pulled it off flawlessly, it made doing so look _easy._

[@KMcDermott829]

This writing staff is astonishing! The writing is incredible, and I couldn’t agree with you more - they deserve every award they’ve won, and more should be created just so they can win those too! I’m a writer too (books, not scripts - and self-published to boot, so not exactly Stephen King), and I’m more impressed with every single episode!

[@Fishmorph]

Remember how Will began the season saying "what's a CD?" Now he's shushing Higgins in order to groove to live jazz. Even Will gets his own arc.

[@colerakow8425]

I think the Dutch man first answered Rebecca's question, "Did we... sleep together?" but to himself he was answering his own question, "Did we... fall in love?" But thank you for bringing the appropriate energy and love to this perfect episode!

[@mjuang9]

This!!!

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

I don’t think they fell in love, and he’s not coming back. He just showed Rebecca what it was like to be cared for and wanted. Nothing more.

[@MatthewStephensAU]

Everyone's wondering about this, and I think if the Psychic hadn't said 'You will have a family', nobody would think twice about it.

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

@@MatthewStephensAU People are even saying Rebecca is pregnant…when two episodes before she literally got the phone call from her Doctor saying she was infertile. Like…use logic people 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@peytonalexander5300]

@@CWazBroadwayBandGeek Right? Like, if anything it makes way more sense to think that she’s going to end up with him and become a step-mother to his daughter than to believe that he raped her while she was unconscious and she conceived a child despite being diagnosed as infertile. Like, what show do people even think they are watching?? How could people think that is what is happening here?

[@charlietocher]

I’m sure someone else has already said this but the “oh yes we did” line was referring to them having a truly intimate connection rather than the actual act. Love this episode, one of the best of the whole run, I think it will go down as a truly classic episode of television!

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Agreed on all fronts!

[@TessaPlumKnits]

As a queer dutch jewish person, Colin & Trent at the Homomonument had me BAWLING - I love watching your reactions every week and hope everything is going well for you at the moment! I'm not sure if anyone's pointed it out but the queer bar Colin goes to is a Dutch pun: both prik in the "vulgar" sense but prik in dutch is how you say fizzy: like sparkling wine - so it's a queer bar that makes you feel "happy and fizzy" like sparkling wine

[@fayesouthall6604]

Brilliant 😊

[@KMcDermott829]

What a great insight - thank you! Did you by chance hear what Hunky Houseboat Guy was saying on his cell phone before he tossed it in the canal?

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Oh how cool! I didn't know the Dutch pun, so thank you for sharing that! Definitely made it more special. Thank you so much for watching, and yes, things are finally starting to settle down 😊 You guys on KZbin (and Ted Lasso) have been so helpful getting through everything!

[@KMcDermott829]

@@movienightwithjacqui Aww, Jacqui, I'm glad things are calming down for you. I enjoyed your recap because it was so YOU - I was watching the episode thinking "oh man - when Jacqui gets to the Jamie-teaches-Roy-to-ride-a-bike scene, she's going to go BANANAS! Same with the pillow fight (which was, indeed, epic.) I love this show so much!!!

[@TessaPlumKnits]

@@KMcDermott829 not a direct translation bc it's hard to catch all the details with the music etc but he's saying something like "No, we're not doing that, absolutely not. Wait a second," and then the next bit is "I'll call you back later. Give Elke (dutch girls name) a kiss from me" so assume talking to his ex partner about their daughter!

[@MatthewStephensAU]

25:15 Van Gosh was unstable, mentally. He turned pain into beauty; and that's what he's famous for. Ted was suffering, until he found inspiration, and then he mastered his art. his inspiration was sunflowers. Part his European excursion, part Kansas' state flower. The joining of home and future. 26:15 The Team Captain going full Shakespearean is the favorite moment of the episode for me. 37:44 S1 Sassy: "That's not Rebecca. The real Rebecca is silly. Funny. And sings." I think we just met the real Rebecca. All it took was falling in love for 12 hours.

[@CrowTRobot]

Yes yes yes. And I'm not a big Doctor Who fan but THAT scene made me weep like a baby. You all know the one.

[@liluziintrovert]

@@CrowTRobot I literally haven’t watched doctor who at all except for that scene lol

[@lcflngn]

@@CrowTRobot Dang, I am a Who fan, and trying to put it together… Which one?

[@fayesouthall6604]

@@CrowTRobot It’s the best end to any doctor who ever.

[@fayesouthall6604]

@@lcflngn Matt Smith era

[@conniebowers7044]

I love how Jaime recounts his two trips to Amsterdam with his parents. While he can tell the story of the one with his dad, and it includes experiences that most people consider to be big deal moments, he literally says he doesn't really remember it. When he talks about the trip with his mom, going to museums and eating Stroopwaffles, you can tell he remembers every detail and has a connection to it. All his ego driven BS in previous seasons was cultivated by his dad, and the sweet/smart side of him was from his mom. The parent who cared about "being a man" and the parent who just cared about HIM. I also love that they gave Rebecca the full romcom treatment this episode. She deserved it- especially with a man that has his life together and keeps her on her toes but completely safe and cared for! (also, I don't think he meant "we did" as schmexy times, but falling in love) the Colin storyline just keeps hitting me in the feels! I love that Trent is becoming his mentor!

[@jq8913]

I loved the Dutch boatman's delivery of "ok just stand there with tired feet, completely sober....it does not affect me at all." This was easily one of the best episodes of any season.

[@dummybutton2104]

The Flying Dutchman. A pilot with a boat. Who is Dutch.

[@catdragon2584]

The night this episode dropped, I had a really bad day. The kind that when you get home the first thing you do is scream into a pillow. So when the episode dropped, I expected to have an okay end to an otherwise bad day. I wouldn’t say my soul ascended to heaven, but the ending of the episode left me feeling hopeful-not just for Richmond moving forward, but for my own life too. And I knew you would absolutely love this episode. Side note: I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that you not only noticed the homomonument but also left a note explaining its historical significance. I knew Ted Lasso had great writers, I don’t know if one of them is LGBTQ+ or they all did their homework, but that scene with Colin and Trent was absolute perfection. Couple of blink-and-you-miss-it moments: A) as the camera is panning out on the team singing, if you watch Sam you see him coughing out feathers; B) Hannah Waddingham voices “God” in Ted’s hallucinations, and the credits for that line read “God as herself”

[@fayesouthall6604]

Both Brendan ( Coach Beard) and Jason lived in the Netherlands for a few years before Jason went onto SNL Probably that’s why it felt such an honest appraisal of Amsterdam. I’ve been a couple of times, such a wonderful city.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I'm so sorry you had such a bad day, and I agree--if anything could help, it would be Ted Lasso! And as to the Homomonument, thank you for saying that. Setting that scene there was such a testament to the care the writers have, and just how much they respect their characters and the attention to detail. It deserves to be highlighted, both for the historical significance, but also just acknowledging that they had the respect to do that. A) I didn't notice that! How very Sam 😄 B) HANNAH WADDINGHAM IS DEFINITELY GOD 😂😂😂

[@SquiresIsle]

The end scene is so beautiful. There's no way that would've happened without Ted. The people on that bus were mean, cruel, they were bullies, they lacked respect (for others and themselves). And just seeing them sing such an uplifting song together... it's the most uplifting episode ending ever. I've watched it uncountable times. Also, THANK YOU, re: not shipping Ted/Rebecca. I feel like there's no basis for that other than "Well, they're the male and female lead of a TV show and that's what TV shows do." They're FRIENDS. They're such amazing friends. I cannot imagine them even kissing. And there's nothing wrong with that! He was there to support her. Anyway. LET'S GO FIND A FUCKING WINDMILL!!!!

[@joeypotter6051]

Completely agree re: Ted/Rebecca. There's no romantic chemistry there at all and I love seeing them as friends.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Bingo when Sassy was gushing about Ted to Rebecca she was repulsed and spat out her biscuit

[@nenegrey2282]

Jamie not remembering his first time broke my heart. The fact that he did remember the stroopwafle over his first sexual encounter truly makes it sink in that he was just a CHILD 😢 Our brain does everything it can to forget traumatic experiences, and Jamie was literally assaulted (at 14, that's statutory rape) by an adult woman because of his own father. He was just a boy. Roy's immediate reaction says it all.

[@ПоллиДеми]

Hell YEAH! This is f*cing terrible and absolutly disgusting thing, i so bad for Jamie, my boy dosen't deserve this shit (nobody deserves) I didn't like his father before, but after this episode i literally HATE him.

[@jthomann71]

Think back to season one and it wasn't just Jamie we hated. Isaac and Colin were his lackeys, torturing Nate. The character growth on this show is almost unparalleled for a sitcom.

[@MikeTaffet]

This episode was genuinely one of my favorites of the season, and maybe in the top 5 of the entire show “Go on Roy. For Grandad”

[@janahall7295]

Agreed, although today's episode (3x7) is also one of my top episodes now

[@MikeTaffet]

@@janahall7295yeah, we got some great episodes back to back

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Couldn't agree more!

[@rottensquid]

A callback to when Jaime called Roy Grandad in season one maybe? Because Roy's what? Maybe pushing forty?

[@MH-bd8bk]

@@rottensquid I know it's an old comment, but: I believe that Roy mentioned that his Grandad was going to teach him to bike-ride, but then his Grandad died. In this case I think Grandad is Roy's Grandad, not Roy himself.

[@kristinaschlegel2680]

Jamie & Roy were such a beautiful ode to Don Quixote and Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid (look up Raindrops keep Falling on my Head). I am over the moon with Rebecca’s storyline, as well as Colin & Trent. Just the whole show. What a joyous win for us all!

[@ignatiuskhan]

Best episode so far. That's a lot of best episodes for me. Yes for the Jamie and Roy bromance. And oh my, Rebecca was a totally new person and hot as hell in this hippie dress and her hair undone.

[@kristinaschlegel2680]

@@ignatiuskhan absolutely! #girlcrush

[@ignatiuskhan]

@@kristinaschlegel2680 😍

[@KMcDermott829]

Let us not forget the PILLOW FIGHT! 😍😍😍

[@scottredding7357]

Tulips are life!

[@zbennalley]

"Actually, Ted, you're RIGHT " is one of the best math angle jokes I've seen in a show.

[@KaiGarGar09]

For Doctor Who fans, the van Gogh part hits so hard and so different ❤

[@underwriter53]

I love how the writers use their past! Both Brendan and Jason lived and worked in the Netherlands with a comedy troupe. No surprise the “genius” ❤️ picked up Dutch!

[@TBoring]

I can’t explain why, but Roy and Jaime’s quest to see a windmill gave me serious Don Quixote vibes. Maybe it was because Roy’s anger had him tilting at windmills, idk. But knowing the writers love of musical theatre it would make sense if they were making a reference.

[@Crazyivan777]

Don't know if you noticed, but in the closing credits, "G-d" is credited as "Herself". Made me smile.

[@myitbos1335]

God's hand in Ted's hallucination is wearing nail polish

[@MandyPattersonCD]

The writers of this show are masters of their craft, and this episode was a Masterpiece.

[@MrAritrabanerjee]

Thank you for the information about Homomonument ! Going to Amsterdam this weekend! :)

[@liluziintrovert]

You talking in the beginning about Nate made me realize this show is TOP tier in making a good redemption stories. Jamie and Rebecca both started out at antagonists and they’ve went full swing into making them fan favorites, and even Nate they made us root for him, hate him, and root for him again

[@aquele4virou3]

The problem with Nate is that he was a good guy at the beginning (even though he had the red flags from the start), and he was only shown support by Ted and Beard at first, and then all the others eventually, and he became the worst through actions of his own and he crossed lines Rebecca and Jamie never did. Yes, they are all complex, Rebecca was broken because of Rupert, Jamie was always guarded because of the abuse of his dad. Nate might not have the most perfect relationship with his dad, but he acted out against the people that only treated him well and lifted him up. His harassment of both Colin and Will was abhorrent. Now, I still like Nate and I am liking the route of his redemption, but I also think that while he can be brought back to his sweet self and he still has a good heart, at least professionally I wish he does not comeback, because yeah, forgive, but not forget. Workplace harassment and also that breech of trust, those are things tough to let go. I would like to see him happy and believing in himself more, but not at Richmond.

[@paramitch]

I would buy the Nate/Jade redemption if he hadn't already told her, very movingly, why he wanted the window seat at the table -- for his PARENTS -- and she was rude and denied him for zero reason. Just to be cruel. And her refusal actually was part of Nate's buildup to his dark side. I absolutely find them gross together -- she's a bully, and Nate needs to be far away from that if he is to be truly redeemed.

[@aquele4virou3]

@@paramitch Nah, you can’t project this to her. Maybe it was policy. Don’t blame his “buildup to the dark side” on a woman we barely know the background of. Also, since that was his family’s favorite restaurant, she might have seen him before. Nate’s red flags have been there since season one and he was already being gross long before that episode, especially with his treatment of Will. And his main motivation for betraying everyone was his overconfidence over his abilities and how selfish and self-centered he becomes, and nothing she did. She clearly is shown of not being impressed by his act of superiority as an “important manager” and just gets to liking him when he was being genuine. She is not the problem here, she was very professional, maybe a bit rude but again we dont know the reasoning (also, i hear very common for english people, at least i see a lot of people talking about it), and in the end when he stood up for himself, she moved him to the table and just denied his invitation to go out bc she wasn’t interested at the time. Tbh, I’m more surprised she likes him now because the way he came back there feeling all important bc of a job and asked again would put me off so much. Nate’s general attitude towards women has always been a little gross, from passing comments spread out since the beginning, to calling Rebecca, his boss, a shrew, to kissing Keeley (they played it down bc they pitied him, but it was an awful thing to do).

[@joeypotter6051]

I kinda wish the Dutch guy's daughter had been on the houseboat. That would've taken a lot of the tension out of the start of those scenes, where you're not sure if he's creepy or not (as you said, a dangerous situation for her to be in) and they could've still stayed up talking and bonding once she'd gone to bed. But it's a very minor gripe in a very good episode. I loved all the Jamie and Roy content. I thought his story about his first trip to Amsterdam was really telling. "Oh, you mean for me? No. I don't think so. I don't really remember." (I'm going from memory but that's pretty much what he said.) Which implies he repressed the memories or at least hasn't dug into that trauma yet. I love the evolution of his character though. Bless him.

[@Wolfcub542]

The Dutch word is GEZELLIG. The explanation given in the episode is pretty good. Everyone in the episode could probably call their evening gezellig, with possible exception Ted. He was alone and the term is more used to describe situations, where you are with other people. The restaurant he is at though, would probably be described by some people as gezellig.

[@marybethloup9853]

Is gezellig like the German word gemütlich?

[@Wolfcub542]

@@marybethloup9853 Probably almost all situations that are gemütlich are also gezellig, but it isn't true the other way around. Gezellig doesn't have to be laidback.

[@simple_scribe]

I like how Jamie says hes not traumatized by losing his virginity to a sex worker, but he also "doesnt remember" implying he blocked out the memory

[@nenegrey2282]

And the fact that he did remember the stroopwafle over his first sexual encounter makes it all worse. It truly makes it sink in that he was just a child 😢 Our brain does everything it can to forget traumatic experiences, and Jamie was literally assaulted (at 14, that's statutory rape) by an adult woman because of his own father.

[@milanfan81]

Higgins pilgrimage was so nice. Hope to know stuff like that when I go to other countries and not got to usual tourist spots

[@CrowTRobot]

I am so glad you caught the pillow fight callback- the entire episode made me squirm with glee, I didn't know a tv show could have such an effect on me but your reaction is PERFECT.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you! It's the kind of joy only Ted Lasso can bring 😄

[@nicolaskaito4769]

This whole episode from start to finish is a chef kiss xD

[@MikeTaffet]

21:18 The music here is a reference to the bike riding scene in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

[@andrewthompson9619]

I was non-stop smiling during this episode. At the end, not only was I singing along, I applauded to absolutely no one. This might be the best episode they've made; it's between this and the Christmas episode for me.

[@chadbennett7873]

Jacqui, it is just so much fun watching these episodes again with you. It really takes me back to my best days of watching movies with a great companion. I look forward to your reaction more than any other. Please keep it up. Much love!! BTW - as you likely already know ... next episode it a killer too! Also ... whatever that Dutch word might be ... it also applies to you.

[@justsherman4]

After watching i immediately turned to my cousin and said, "I think that was my favorite episode of the season."

[@wa5x5on]

Three little birds is actually the club song for Ajax and the fans did sing it at the beggining. What a circle.

[@VolcanoGroupie]

Another channel had a screenshot of a wall in the Dutch guy’s houseboat where a wall hanging of 3 small birds was attached so I assume he’s an Ajax supporter. That makes me wonder if he knew who Rebecca was all of the time.

[@SilentBob731]

14:17 Extra love for use of the word "Shenanigans", it's a personal favourite. 🤣❤

[@jonathanwyman9402]

As I watched this episode (just after watching your S3 E5 reaction), I thought about how much you would love it. 7 storylines, each of them perfect! I agree with you, Ted and Rebecca are just friendship. This show has done so well with breaking the relationships down to all types of pairings of people helping people. There are Rebecca, Keeley, and Sassy juxtaposed with the diamond dogs. Help from professionals, vs help from gifted amateurs. (Remember Ted giving them all books?) This episode had a lot of age related pairs: Trent/Colin, Higgins/Will, Roy/Jamie. I nearly died when I saw the first pillow. I had completely forgotten the season one line from Ted, but it came true in such a perfect way. All in all, it's a perfect episode.

[@macaronicism]

I really really loved how Ted got high not on the tea, but on the barbecue sauce that reminds him of home. That was all he needed.

[@overnightgrowth]

I grew up in a town near Amsterdam, actually the bike path and windmill Roy and Jamie visit is near and I biked passed it almost every day, it's weird and such a fun thing to see your home turf on display in a show like this.

[@remytherat2175]

Rebecca and the boat man have my entire heart

[@researchert3513]

I don’t get people’s complaint about Ted’s coaching skills. The show reaffirms that Ted has a subtle coaching technique that empowers players to make their own decision. Plus every season he has made key coaching decisions that benefit the club. Season 1 - trick plays (including Lasso special) and Moving Sam to offense. Season 2 - Hiring Roy to fill a needed hole in the team. Season 3 - Total Football. My only coaching complaint for Ted is how he completely let go of the reigns with Cult Leader.

[@Wiley_Coyote]

To call this episode exceptional would be a huge understatement. This was pure magic. 100% this needs to be their Season 3 Emmy submission. I can't imagine they'll manage a better episode than this.

[@onerock272]

I love watching Ted Lasso but watching you watch this episode, my cheeks hurts smiling at you reacting to the episode. Fantastic!

[@fayesouthall6604]

This was a magical episode. Love it. Although Beard said the drugs were duds, I think Ted had a weaker resistance to drugs so it was enough to make him feel high. Rebecca’s story here is beautiful. Best episode yet. The episode is Nate free.

[@imene1407]

I love your reactions videos Jacqui ! I’ve been waiting since last Wednesday for this reaction!! This show is the best show on tv right now. Can’t wait to watch your reaction for todays episode !

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@PatriciaHoferMsPattiMarc]

Ted’s immediate person to spend time with is Rebecca! 💜💜💜 Funny when Ted sniffs the Arthur Bryant BBQ sauce, when Jason doesn’t have a sense of smell. Arthur Bryant is his favourite BBQ sauce. Also the God voice was Hannah, but credited as God as Herself. Ted is a visual learner so the “triangle trip” might be how he learned it. Will and his GF broke up, it was discussed in a previous episode, in a scene with Jamie, Roy, and Will. Boat Man is like a Dutch version of Ted, that was what I was thinking the whole episode. Also it was very rom-com the whole Rebecca and Boat Man. The whole episode is a love letter to Amsterdam, the birthplace of Brendan Hunt’s and Jason Sudeikis’ love for European football. Van Gogh and Ted have a lot in common, also Van Gogh killed himself so it might remind him of his dad too. Roy learning to ride a bike and being taught by Jamie was so cute! Also it might be a homage to Sarah Niles (Dr Sharon) who doesn’t really know how to ride a bike even though her character does. Watch the FYC Ted Lasso to see the behind the scenes on filming her bike scenes. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE BEHIND THE SCENES OF THEM LEARNING/TEACHING HOW TO RIDE A BIKE! Sam was coughing out feathers in the end bit! 😂 💜💜💜

[@Bekka_Noyb]

So many funny & touching moments in this episode! ♥ That Yankee doodle burger barn kinda reminds me a bit of that 50s restaurant in Pulp Fiction Piggy Stardust - rashers to rashers, oink to oinky! Like how they didn't actually show what happened with Beard. Just let our imaginations run wild. Maybe they'll throw us a reference or 2 to that nite later in season?

[@Lineman72T]

Good call on your first point. They were actually playing the same song in both Pulp Fiction and this episode. The song is "Waitin In School" by Ricky Nelson (although in Pulp Fiction, it was a cover version by Gary Shorelle)

[@talahar123]

Hands down the best episode in a series full of amazing episodes. Such a trip through such beautiful minds.

[@dennisvanulzen]

as a Dutchie myself i love this episode! you get to see a different side to our capital that they rarely ever show on a series that isn't dutch. love your reaction!

[@XOXheartErin]

This episode is my absolute favourite, it's such a perfect, wholesome episode and such a comfort

[@weirds0up]

If this was a normal tv show, this episode would be the mid-season finale. We're still a way from where we need everyone to be, but our feet are firmly on the path and we're heading in the right direction. Also, "I thnk I'm going to cry.... with laughter" - Jacqui has just come up with the best tagline for Ted Lasso ever

[@rickykozak58]

I’m right there with you! My favourite episode of Television I’ve ever watched. By far.

[@ianp1986]

Knew you’d absolutely love this episode. Roy’s deadpan straight face while he’s falling off the bike is incredible. No spoilers but I’m sure you’re going to cry at the next one too. I certainly did!

[@lcflngn]

Waiting for your reaction, and nicely done. Yes, the best so far, and eminently rewatchable. Got a tiny bit worried there early on this season. So well done to all. Excellent ep, truly great. Omg, this Dutch actor is amazing, look him up. Hope he flies high safely on all this.

[@andrewedmonds5431]

This episode was an absolute joy to watch. But your reaction, if anything, was even more joyous. I've only just stumbled across your TL reactions but I think I need to go back to start!

[@noladr]

This show is everything.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Absolutely! ❤️

[@carlyhope]

One of the best pieces of television ever. They hit every single beat. That scene with Colin and Trent hurt a lot. And the Roy and Jamie bonding soothed some of that hurt. The Higgins and Will trip was unexpected but delightful.

[@J.L.Edwards]

You should have been a character on the show. It’s magnitudes more fun watching you watch this show than when I had watched it originally! You are wonderfully funny, clever and a little weird. Blessings for the Joy you surely bring many!

[@itss_nattyj]

I just finished catching up on this season of Ted Lasso and immediately came to your channel to see if you reacted to ep 6 yet. I knew you would love this episode! I agree it’s one of the best if not thee best ep of the series. The writing and heartfelt acting was perfect! So funny and sweet.

[@jthomann71]

The last scene singing Three Little Birds on the bus is so reminiscent of the Tiny Dancer bus scene in Almost Famous, I loved it.

[@kalen1702]

I'm glad you liked this episode as much as me! I told my parents that it was in my top 3 for sure (they're just catching up and wondering if season 3 was any good lol).

[@StewartUSAF]

The "True Spirit of Adventure" sequence is based on an old Disney cartoon called "Donald in Mathemagic Land," which was an old favorite of mine when I was a youngster. Also, if you are intrigued by the "Total Football," you should watch some videos of the old 1970's Dutch National Team (specifically with Johan Cruyff, for whom the Ajax stadium is named).

[@TAYREL713]

I have been on the hunt for this episode all day. Glad I can wrap up my Wednesday with it.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@jamessalisant5710]

A week ago when I finish watching this episode I thought you were gonna loos it when you watch it... Amazing reaction! This episode was outstanding, all the feels!

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you! And I couldn't agree more--an absolutely spectacular episode, and everything we love about Ted Lasso 😄

[@Lineman72T]

This episode was absolutely outstanding. It felt like I was watching a really well done ensemble anthology movie that tells a bunch of small stories in a big city (a la "Paris, je t'aime"). I thought the Trent/Colin bits were so beautifully done, despite how sad it was hearing Colin's experience. I'd swear Isaac was paraphrasing Shakespeare when he was shouting to stop the team from arguing, but I'm not versed enough to place which play it would be from, if it is at all. Also fun little side note: the song playing when Ted enters the American restaurant is the same song playing when John Travolta & Uma Thurman enter the 50s restaurant in Pulp Fiction ("Waitin in School" by Ricky Nelson)

[@stpnwlf9]

3:6 was absolutely the best episode of the show up to that moment. Absolutely! I was born and raised in Kansas and now live in Texas. Arthur Bryant's Barbecue is in the innner city of Kansas City, Missouri and is a legendary barbecue place - their burnt ends are the best in KC. Trent Crimm's t-shirt at the end is the logo of Midlake - a local Denton, Texas indie band. This episode warmed my heart in every way possible.

[@MandyPattersonCD]

This episode was one of rhe best episodes of TV I've ever seen, and this reaction was one of the best reactions I've ever seen 😂

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Aw thank you! It seems great episodes make for great reactions 😊

[@yonirais4699]

I just finished watching epiosde 7 last night. Truat me, as good as this one was the next one is even better. I was on the verge of tears at least five times. Both from laughing and from how emotional it was

[@Toryumon4Ever]

It's either this one or the Christmas episode from last season are my pick for the best episode of this whole series. I'm still undecided on that.

[@byronabrahams871]

I've watched a lot of reactions, for a lot of different shows and movies. And this might just be the best reaction ever. Thank you, sincerely.

[@biandito]

I love this ep!! yes rebecca put A LOT of trust on that random man by drinking the tea hahaha jamie is my number ine this season

[@movienightwithjacqui]

This is the season of Jamie, and I'm loving it!

[@stpnwlf9]

Wanted to point something out -- as others have noted, the bicycle scene is set to the Bacharach-David tune 'Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head' which famously accompanied a bicycle riding scene in the movie 'Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid'. It was a very impressive western movie that totally veered from any typical western formula, largely because it was written by William Goldman - the man who wrote 'The Princess Bride'. I cannot recommend enough seeing this movie, even if you don't review it. The dialogue is amazing and the acting by Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Katherine Ross is sensational.

[@judoisnotamonkey]

Very subtle but did you notice that when Rebecca said “Yes I’m actually quite hungry”, her whole body, shoulders, neck, seemed more relaxed when she said that than she did with Sam. Without the concern of power dynamics and age gaps, Rebecca, despite not knowing this Dutchman, she seems a lot calmer, less stressed. Sure there’s that level of uncertainty about the intentions of the Dutchman, but his equally stoic assuredness and blunt but kind honesty seem to help Rebecca let her guard down a little. “I just need to be vulnerable enough to let someone wonderful love me” Her words S2 (these writers are so good)

[@myoung7654]

Three Little Birds is the anthem of the fans of Ajax Amsterdam. They even have a TLB kit with the Jamaican flag on it inspired by it in a tribute to Bob Marley.

[@nickthepeasant]

That Dutch man has no business being that handsome, courteous and generally yummy..but happy for Rebecca so not gonna let my male insecurity obscure that. And I would give literally anything to go on a night out with Beard. (And yes, my adopted home town does have much to offer).

[@andrewlevin7586]

I think Jacqui enjoyed multiple Wholemorgasms during this episode. 😂

[@TerryYelmene]

When an episode is written as the pivot/tuning point for an entire series, it had better be spectacular... IMHO, 'Sunflowers' may be the best that's ever been written. Ted Lasso is... historically great... and Jacqui, you are giving this series the magnitude it deserves... and this reaction is truly, truly great!! - ...this one was for Grand Dad, for Vincent, for pillow fights, for all that jazz, for the windmills... and for the 'gezellig' in all of us! Yeah, it's gonna be alright!

[@frozenharold]

A quick point about Ted as a coach. What Beard said to him in the Pub is accurate. When Ted said to him that it's not about the wins and losses, Beard pounded the table and yelled "DAMNIT, IT IS!" Because they aren't coaching Division 2 college kids anymore. They are coaching professionals. This is their livelihood. His first season he got the team relegated. That is a huge deal and would get most coaches fired. That's also a major loss of revenue for the team and also possibly for players. And then they just barely did well enough against championship league competition to make it back tothe premiere league. They have compiled Richmond's record since Ted took over as coach. To this point in season 3, it is 32 wins, 24 losses and 16 draws. Which is OK, but that is with one full season in a lesser league. They had Jamie, who was already one of the best players in the premier league before Ted got there. Plus Danni, who was already a great player in Mexico. (Remember the 2 Aces. Aces?) His record in Premier League only matches is 8 wins, 13 losses and 4 draws. And that includes the 5 straight wins after Zava joined the team. That is not good. Throw in a couple of games they would have lost if it weren't for in-game designs made by Nate and Roy. Nothing to write back to Kansas about. Overall, Dr. Sharon may be responsible for as many wins as Ted. And if the decision was his alone, she never would have been there. OK, so that was much longer than I planned. A d how does a film student ( I'm just guessing that here, I don't think you've ever mentioned it) not acknowledge he homage to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? The scene whee Redford says he won't jump off the cliff because he can't swim. Roy even gives the same "There, I said it" head nod. And then when Paul Newman was riding the bicycle around the cabin while Raidroos Keeep Falling on My Head was playing in the soundtrack.

[@SilentBob731]

This is an amazing episode, but the next one is simply one of the finest hours in Television History. 👏👏👏 Another brilliant reaction to this perfect show. Cheers Jacqui, you're one of the best. 🥃👍✌❤

[@settle238]

After watch after lots of television (and I mean two Army deployments worth of TV) this was, without a doubt, the best episode of television I have ever watched. I am right there with you that this episode was pure joy!

[@Crazyivan777]

FOR GRANDAD!

[@alexanderriley2979]

I'd hoped after the real life things you'd been through, this episode would have lifted your spirits. Almost as if it was designed to. *enigmatic smile* Glad to see you back. I get the feeling our anonymous houseboat-dwelling Dutchman meant 'something happened' in a spiritual sense. It's interesting that I interpreted the word "Gezellig" not as purity but warmth of spirit. The full term is 'Gezelligheid' and Wikipedia has an entry worth looking over. Reminded me of The Muppet Movie "There's not a word yet, for old friends who've just met." ("I'm Going To Go Back There Someday") Anyhow, blessed to see you blissed out, am looking forward to the next reaction when you're ready.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

It really did! I needed it so much, and I'm so grateful to have Ted Lasso (and you guys) amidst all of it! Thank you so much for being so supportive 😊 And I agree--he was more acknowledging how special their experience was, rather than that anything physical happened. Things are finally calming down, so I should be back to a more normal posting schedule soon 😊

[@jaives]

If this was the feel good ep, next one is the pull your heartstrings one

[@jimmiehicks1477]

One has to actually walk around Amsterdam to understand the warning - "You are walking in the bike lane." They will take out a pedestrian for fun - all 900,000+ bikers!

[@joits]

Yes!!! I've been waiting for this all week! Jamie and Roy this episode were just... there's no words! And I agree with you… I don’t ship Ted and Rebecca at all! They’re just friends and that’s it!

[@brendanmooney7607]

If you think there were more instances of the colour orange than usual in this episode (random clothing, background, etc) it's probably not a coincidence and more of a tribute by the production: orange is the national colour of The Netherlands. I love how much you love TL in general and this ep in particular!

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Ah that makes sense! Their attention to detail is incredible!

[@BraniusBalki]

Love your reviews.

[@Lexylockhart]

The Jamie and Roy bonding scenes are why I ship Keely/Roy/Jamie as a poly ship

[@oldgirlgamerchristine7584]

"Oh yes we did..." fall in love (not did we "do it")

[@bmr209]

Yes say it louder Jacqui!! I friendship Ted and Rebecca! I really hope it doesn't become more than that. Your reaction to this episode was glorious. Can't wait for your reaction to this week's episode!

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

There are literally plenty of M/F platonic friendships on the show: Rebecca/Roy , Ted/Keeley, Ted/Dr. Bravestone, Rebecca/Higgins. Why can’t Ted and Rebecca be romantically involved when the signs are clearly there?

[@bmr209]

@@CWazBroadwayBandGeek cause I like their friendship. I’d prefer if they just were great friends. Not sure I agree that the signs are clearly there. Seems like they’re forcing it a little bit imo.

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

@@bmr209 The show is literally following the template of a Romantic Comedy, so I don’t know how you missed this signs. So you’re saying their friendship…can’t evolve into more like Monica and Chandler from friends?

[@bmr209]

@@CWazBroadwayBandGeek I’m not saying it can’t. I’m saying I’d prefer they just be friends. I’d rather they be Joey and Phoebe.

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

@@bmr209 They’re not Joey and Phoebe. They’re Monica and Chandler. They’re Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant in Sense and Sensibility. She’s not falling for Sam because he loves Simi, and definitely not Boat Guy because he’s not ready for love. The only option is Ted.

[@kathyastrom1315]

I don’t know if anyone else here commented this, but putting both Ted and Beard into orange tones has to be a reference to orange being the national color of the Netherlands.

[@Trblues22]

I realized Rebecca prophecy each has one has been a love interest past and present. But the prophecy is still unfulfilled with the thunder and lightning.

[@catherinethurmond4776]

Your reaction was everything I was hoping for. Sorry for my lack of comments. But like you, this might be my favorite episode, so even if I don't think I have anything awesome to say, I had to say something to this episode. This episode was everything crazy, funny, sad, heartwarming, heart aching, weird, wtf-ing, just everything. I loved Colin since season 1 but this season and especially this episode, has made me protective of him. I can't wait for you to show him this. Much love. Can't wait for your reaction to the next episode.💜

[@greybirdo]

‘If only Ted was here to witness this?’ It’s just hit me - this was the point of the whole episode. Ted has forged a team, and the team will survive whether or not Ted is there. His work is done.

[@dugferd2266]

I think Brendan may have broken Jason with his singing with the upswings on 'thing' and 'be' and 'right'. Glad they put in that shot of his smile/laugh/smile; It looks genuine for a moment, but Sudeikis blended it back into character well. Is Ted using one of those pens with the all-in-one different color ink shafts to pick from?

[@Joliie]

They found out Hannah could sing and made her do it each season ;)

[@stpnwlf9]

Regarding Ted's coaching - establishing the culture and overall direction of the team is THE most important job of a head coach. The Xs and Os arte the domain of specialist assistants. That is why Nate is a great assitatnt but Ted is far and away the better head coach.

[@A_Distant_Life]

The drugs being ineffective is something someone that has a good trip would totally say. I think that was legal just putting a little bit of cover on the show.