Is Ted Lasso appropriate for children?

**Ted Lasso Parent Guide** This TV-MA comedy-drama contains strong language and violence, plus moderate sexual content and some disturbing scenes—making it unsuitable for children. While the show has heartwarming themes about kindness and redemption, the mature content throughout means it's best reserved for adult viewers.

What age is Ted Lasso suitable for?

Our verdict for Ted Lasso is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Ted Lasso safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2020

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Drama, Comedy

Synopsis

Ted Lasso, an American football coach, moves to England when he's hired to manage a soccer team—despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, will he get them to see the Ted Lasso Way?

Cast

Jason Sudeikis

Ted Lasso

Hannah Waddingham

Rebecca Welton

Jeremy Swift

Leslie Higgins

Phil Dunster

Jamie Tartt

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is an adult drama series with natural conversational pacing and thoughtful scene composition, but it contains mature themes and is not designed for infants or toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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