Series 1 : The Opening Chapters

Good Luck Father Ted

Ted is on TV when interviewed by a magazine programme. But 'FunLand', the most pathetic travelling fair ever invented has come to Craggy Island, and while Ted is distracted with Father Jack, Dougal seizes his moment of glory.

Entertaining Father Stone

Father Stone, perhaps the most boring priest ever comes to stay on Craggy Island. After his worst ever birthday party, Father Ted prays for deliverance from Father Stone, but a lightning strike wasn't what he expected.

The Passion Of St Tibulus

Ted and Dougal are ordered by Bishop Brennan to protest against and X-rated film condemned by the church. However, their protest only draws more attention to the film, which becomes an instant success!

Series 1 : The Closing Chapters

Competition Time

The 'All Priests Look-a-like Competition' has come around again and Henry Sellers, host of the almost popular morning Quiz' is coming to judge it. Ted is determined to beat the priests from Rugged Island. Henry Sellers has a somewhat unfortunate sip of sherry which keeps the somewhat underemployed local policeman, Sergeant Deegan busy.

And God Created Woman

Writer Polly Clarke comes to the island, Ted delivers his shortest mass ever, and is involved in an armed robbery!

Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

Father Jack consumes a rather large quantity of floor polish, and unfortunately dies... Ted and Dougal have been left a fortune in his will... providing they allay his fear of being buried alive by spending a night with him in the crypt.

The Second Sermon : Chapter 2

The Old Grey Whistle Theft

Headline news that Mr Bensons whistle has been stolen quickly spreads around the island. Sergeant Deegan orders the Police Area helicopter to Craggy Island in order to help find the culprit, which in the end is Dougal's new friend Father Damo.

A Song for Europe

Inspired by Dougal's Enthusiasm, and driven on by his rivalry Father Dick Byrne, Ted decides to enter the 1996 Eurosong contest. Ted and Dougal 'borrow' a tune from an old Eurosong hopeful and enter it as their own. With inspired lyrics, a jaunty tune and the right attitude, they stand a good chance. But fate has one more card to deal.

The Plague

Rabbit-phobic Bishop Brennan pays a visit to investigate reports of Father Jack sleepwalking naked. Dougal has overrun the house with rabbits, which are multiplying fast and the priests have the task of keeping them away from Bishop Brennan, as well as keeping Jack in bed.

The Very Best Of Father Ted

Competition Time

The 'All Priests Look-a-like Competition' has come around again and Henry Sellers, host of the almost popular morning Quiz' is coming to judge it. Ted is determined to beat the priests from Rugged Island. Henry Sellers has a somewhat unfortunate sip of sherry which keeps the somewhat underemployed local policeman, Sergeant Deegan busy.

Cigarettes, Alcohol and Rollerblading

With Easter fast approaching, Dick Byrne suggests that he and Ted call a truce and get on with the important business of giving up something for lent. Ted gives up cigarettes, Dougal rollerblading and Jack drink. When they fall at the first hurdle. they ask assistance from Sister Assumpta, and a ten step road to spirituality is rigorously enforced.

A Song for Europe

Inspired by Dougal's Enthusiasm, and driven on by his rivalry Father Dick Byrne, Ted decides to enter the 1996 Eurosong contest. Ted and Dougal 'borrow' a tune from an old Eurosong hopeful and enter it as their own. With inspired lyrics, a jaunty tune and the right attitude, they stand a good chance. But fate has one more card to deal.

Speed 3

Mrs Doyle is tranformed into a giggling girl when the new milkman Pat Mustard visits the Parochial House. The transformation does not go undetected by Ted, who can barely disguise his dislike of Pat's overt sexuality. Ted decides to play at private detective to ensure that Pat's job is no more. Who is to replace the errant milkman? Step in Father McGuire to save the day, but an untold danger lies ahead.

The Mainland

A trip to the mainland always leads to trouble, and Ted is deeply nervous at the prospect. What can possibly go wrong? Quite a lot actually! Ted's misgivings are justified as he has to bail Mrs Doyle, Mrs Dineen and Father Jack out of prison, not to mention being beaten up by Victor Meldrew on a tour of 'The Very Dark Caves', and Dougal nearly dying of malnutrition! Eventually a chance encounter with Father Noel Furlong leaves to Ted's pleasing Noel and his youth group trapped under a large pile of rocks!

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