Ted Lasso is one of the best Apple TV shows, and was an Emmy-winning sensation during its original three-season run on the air. Those with an Apple TV subscription have been treated to the first two episodes of Season 4, and while I originally doubted why the show needed to return for its surprise fourth season, Episode 2 "Curiouser and Curiouser!" totally justified it.Ted Lasso's Season 3 finale was originally meant to be the end of the acclaimed series, which is why fans like me were shocked when it was announced that the show was coming back. And while some Season 4 reviews questioned its return, seeing Ted's budding relationship with Alice Chilton totally won me over. Ted Winning Over Alice Chilton Already Made The Season Worth ItIn the first few seasons of Ted Lasso, Jason Sudeikis' title character was a fish out of water living and working across the pond. His eternal optimism slowly endeared him to the rest of the cast, including Roy Kent, Jamie Tartt, and Rebecca Welton, with the latter originally hiring him to sabotage AFC Richmond. By the end, the whole group ended up loving and respecting Ted, but in Season 4 he has to start over as the Head Coach of Richmond's women's team.The first newbie who seemed annoyed by Ted was assistant coach Alice Chilton, played by Sex Education star Tanya Reynolds. She has a reputation for being hard to work with, doesn't crack a smile, and is mad that Ted was offered the head coach job over her. Episode 2 opens with her putting in her notice, but her intelligence and care for the women's team inspire Ted to change her mind. (Image credit: Apple)As a surprise to no one, the show's title character is able to change her mind. After treating her with respect throughout Episode 2, the big moment that changes things happens when Ted convinces Juno Temple's Keeley to give the women's team a new and improved locker room. This gesture clearly moves Alice, and after Ted turns away all of her potential replacements, she decides to stay with AFC Richmond as his Assistant Coach. And just like that, I was sold on Ted Lasso getting its fourth season. Ted's ability to charm and inspire people with his kindness is what the show is really all about, and bringing him to Richmond's women's team means that he can start this process all over again... while also being supported by the returning characters that we know and love. Ted Lasso airs new episodes on Wednesdays on Apple TV as part of the 2026 TV schedule. We'll just have to wait and see what twists come as he works with Richmond's new women's team.