8.9/10748 votes#1 - Are You Right There, Father Ted?
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/15/1998
Ted finally escapes to a new posting at Castlelawn Parochial House, Dublin, with civilised company and frequent jaunts to Paris. Unfortunately a slight misunderstanding over some expenses sends Ted back to his old compadres on the island. After a spot of lad's housecleaning results in Ted being mistakenly tarred as a racist, Ted holds a celebration of Chinese culture to clear his name (though 'Kung Fu Fighting' might not have been an inspired choice of soundtrack). Just when it looks like a happy ending might be in store, a mix-up over some soft furnishings and Nazi memorabilia leaves the Chinese community with a sweet'n'sour taste in the mouth.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews
8.2/10598 votes#2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/1998
Ted gets mixed up in a web of intrigue and double-cross when he bets the Parochial House heating budget on Chris, the burping sheep. The lads bring Chris to stay at the house in an attempt to improve his chances at 'King of the Sheep 98', but can Ted quell his burping in time for the great day?
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews
9.1/10954 votes#3 - Speed 3
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/1998
Ted and Dougal turn detective to discover who's behind the bumper crop of hairy babies on Craggy Island. However when justice is done on the culprit he takes a terrible revenge. Dougal's moonlighting stint as island milkman is marred by a bomb set to go off if the milk float drops below 4 mph. Does 'The Poseidon Adventure' hold the key to his rescue, or would Father Jack's pet brick come in more useful?
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews
8.5/10604 votes#4 - The Mainland
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 4/3/1998
A perfectly routine trip to the mainland results in Dougal almost dying from malnutrition, Mrs Doyle being chucked in the clink, Ted nearly being beaten up by Victor Meldrew, and Father Jack joining Alcoholics Anonymous. A chance encounter with old friends Noel Furlong and the St. Luke's Youth Group in some spooky caves spells spelaeological trouble for our heroes.
Director: Declan Lowney
Writer: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews
8.2/10556 votes#5 - Escape from Victory
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/1998
It's the All-Priests Over-75s Five-A-Side Football challenge, and disaster looms when Ted's star player is nobbled by a bottle of Dreamy-Sleepy Nighty Snoozy-Snooze. Fortunately a pair of fake rubber arms and a remote-controlled wheelchair put our lads in with a chance of beating Dick Byrne this year. As long as they can fool the referee...
Director: Declan Lowney
Writer: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews
8.9/10760 votes#6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan up the Arse
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/1998
A lost bet with Dick Byrne means Ted has to kick Bishop Brennan up the bum. On cue, Len arrives with PA Father Jessup, the world's most sarcastic priest. Elaborate preparations, a camera, a skirting board, a set of watercolours and some psychological warfare on Ted's part ensure a successful outcome... or do they?
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews
8.3/10602 votes#7 - Night of the Nearly Dead
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/24/1998
Jumper-wearing pop sensation Eoin McLove comes to visit. Unfortunately his presence leads hundreds of infatuated middle-aged ladies to surround the house, and the usual hilarious mix-ups ensue. But McLove's easy-going stage persona masks a terrible secret..
Director: Graham Linehan, Andy de Emmony
Writer: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews
8.3/10558 votes#8 - Going to America
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/1/1998
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...
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews
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A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.
Genre:Comedy
Network:Channel 4
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Are You Right There, Father Ted?" is the best rated episode of "Father Ted" season 3. It scored 8.9/10 based on 748 votes. Directed by Graham Linehan and written by Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews, it aired on 3/15/1998. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep".