The ninth episode of Ted Lasso's fourth season, titled «Mae Rides the Bus,» has arrived on Apple TV, bringing the show's penultimate chapter of the season to viewers in the United States and around the world. The episode continues the story of the Lady Greyhounds at a moment when morale around the club is described as low, and it places the character Mae at the center of a journey with the team.
Apple TV released the episode as part of the streaming service's weekly rollout for the season. The title «Mae Rides the Bus» signals a storyline that pairs Mae, the longtime proprietor of the pub that has served as a gathering place for the show's characters, with the women's team. The episode arrives with the season nearing its conclusion, leaving only a limited number of installments before the fourth season wraps.
The episode also pays a touching tribute to Anthony Head, the British actor who portrayed Rupert Mannion, the former owner of AFC Richmond and one of the series' central antagonists. Head died earlier this year, and the tribute card in the episode honors his contribution to the show. The gesture reflects the production's acknowledgment of an actor whose character shaped much of the series' dramatic tension across its run.
Morale among the Lady Greyhounds has become a recurring theme in the back half of the season. The team has faced a stretch of difficulties that have tested its confidence and cohesion, and the latest episode continues to explore how the players and staff respond to that pressure. The show has used the women's team as a parallel to the original men's squad, examining how the same themes of belief, resilience and community play out in a different competitive context.
The fourth season of Ted Lasso has drawn attention for how it extends the story beyond the original three-season arc. The series, created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt and Joe Kelly, returned with a new focus that includes the Lady Greyhounds and a fresh set of challenges for Ted Lasso and the broader ensemble. Reviews of the season have noted that the show has begun to find its footing again as the season approaches its end, suggesting that the final episodes are building toward a meaningful conclusion.
For viewers in the United States, the episode is available to stream on Apple TV, which releases new installments on a weekly schedule. The remaining Season 4 schedule leaves the finale as the next major milestone, and the penultimate episode is expected to set up the closing chapter's resolutions for the characters and the club.
The tribute to Anthony Head adds an emotional layer to the episode. Head's portrayal of Rupert Mannion gave the series one of its most memorable figures, and his presence in the story has been felt throughout the season's conflicts. The tribute card serves as a recognition of his work and a moment of reflection for the audience.
With «Mae Rides the Bus» now streaming, attention turns to the season finale and how the show will resolve the arcs it has developed over the past several episodes. The low morale among the Lady Greyhounds and the focus on Mae suggest that the episode is positioning the team for a turning point as the season draws to a close.