EPISODEGTGoing to America1998
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Going to America
From Father Ted
A 25-minute comedy episode from Father Ted, Season 3, Episode 8.
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Series Progress: Episode 26 of 26100% Completed
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At the "It's Great Being a Priest Convention '98," Ted (Dermot Morgan) saves a suicidal young priest from jumping off the ledge of a building, impressing Father Buzz Cagney (Jeff Harding) in the process. Cagney invites Ted to work in America, and Ted accepts the offer, thinking that glitz, glamour, and riches will soon be at hand. Ted, Dougal (Ardal O'Hanlon), Jack (Frank Kelly), and Mrs. Doyle (Pauline McLynn) pack their belongings and head to the airport, even though Ted hasn't told his friends that they won't be joining him in America. When Ted learns that he will be dealing with gang members, he decides to stay in Craggy Island rather than become an "umpire to drive-by-shooting tournaments." His friends are happy to stay put "forever, and ever, and ever." (Sadly, Dermot Morgan suffered a fatal heart attack the day after this final episode wrapped shooting. The original broadcast included a highlights montage and a closing where Ted and Dougal say "goodnight" to each other one final time.).
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FAQ
How long is Going to America?
Going to America runs for 25m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under comedy, sitcom.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 26 episodes across 3 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 12 hours 30 minutes (26 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 26 days
3 episodes/day: 9 days
5 episodes/day: 6 days
Episodes (26)
- - A Christmassy Ted
- S01E01 - Good Luck, Father Ted
- S01E02 - Entertaining Father Stone
- S01E03 - The Passion of St Tibulus
- S01E04 - Competition Time
- S01E05 - And God Created Woman
- S01E06 - Grant unto Him Eternal Rest
- S02E01 - Hell
- S02E10 - Flight into Terror
- S02E02 - Think Fast, Father Ted
- S02E03 - Tentacles of Doom
- S02E04 - The Old Grey Whistle Theft
- S02E05 - A Song for Europe
- S02E06 - The Plague
- S02E07 - Rock-a-Hula Ted
- S02E08 - Cigarettes and Alcohol and Rollerblading
- S02E09 - New Jack City
- S03E01 - Are You Right There, Father Ted?
- S03E02 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep
- S03E03 - Episode 3
- S03E03 - Aflevering 3
- S03E04 - The Mainland
- S03E05 - Escape from Victory
- S03E06 - Kicking Bishop Brennan up the Arse
- S03E07 - Night of the Nearly Dead
- S03E08 - Going to America Viewing
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