Father Ted

Going to America

Season 3, Episode 8, Aired 5/1/98

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Ted performs a genuinely unselfish act, and is rewarded with the offer of a parish in California - his wildest dreams come true. However, parting from his long-time companions at the Parochial House proves tricky. Unless Ted can break the news of his departure tactfully to Dougal, Jack and Mrs Doyle, he won't be going to America...moreless

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Dermot Morgan

Father Ted
Ardal O'Hanlon

Dougal Maguire
Frank Kelly

Jack Hackert

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Its a shame this is a last episode but I can't think of any other way to end the series.

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By benjit789, Apr 21, 2006 Report Abuse

This may be the final episode but its still funny and is cleverly well written. Going To America this was the break he needed but feeling guilty of leave Father Dougal, Father Jack and of course Mrs. Doyle and of course the fact that he discovers that the job isn't what he thought it was brings him home. Where he can stay for ever and ever and ever.................
This is a brilliant way to end the series it was probably the best way to end the show and without recking it. Overall this episode is sad but funnny at the same time!moreless

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Trivia
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- Wouldn't Father Ted be out of a job? So the house possibly is no longer theirs. So why can they just go home as normal? Edit
- Mrs Doyle says that the electricity will be cut off. So how come at the end she says we'll go back for a nice cup off tea? How can they there is no electricity to work the kettle? Edit
- Before they leave for the airport Father Jack does not have a beard. However when they arrive at the airport he has one. Edit
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- The third series was heavily cut and edited, particularly this very last episode, Going To America, which apparently contained suicide scenes. Edit
- Dermot Morgan (Ted), Ardal O'Hanlon (Dougal), Frank Kelly (Father Jack) and Pauline McLynn (Mrs. Doyle) are the only actors to appear in every episode. Edit
- Contrary to popular opinion, this was always intended to be the final episode of Father Ted, as the writers and the performers wanted the show to go out on a high. Edit
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- Ted: It's fabulous being a priest - think of all that comfort you bring to the sick and dying. They love it, they can't get enough of it! Edit
- Ted: The way I feel now I could convert gays! Edit
- Pat: Father, your sermon. Frankly, it bored the arse off me! Edit
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