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Father Ted•Season 3•Episode 8

Going to America

8.2/10 · 623 votesMay 1, 199826 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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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

Directed byGraham Linehan

Written byGraham Linehan, Arthur Mathews

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Going to America

Cast4

Dermot Morgan

Father Ted Crilly

Ardal O'Hanlon

Father Dougal McGuire

Pauline McLynn

Mrs. Doyle

Frank Kelly

Father Jack Hackett

Crew3

Graham Linehan

Writer

Arthur Mathews

Writer

Graham Linehan

Director

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Episode Summary

"Going to America" is episode 8 of Father Ted season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 623 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Graham Linehan and written by Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews, it aired on May 1, 1998.

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