(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea (Ted Lasso)

"(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea"
Ted Lasso episode
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 2
Directed byMJ Delaney
Written bySasha Garron
Featured music
Cinematography byDavid Rom
Editing byMelissa McCoy
Original release dateMarch 22, 2023 (2023-03-22)
Running time47 minutes
Guest appearances
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"(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" is the second episode of the third season of the American sports comedy-drama television series Ted Lasso, based on the character played by Jason Sudeikis in a series of promos for NBC Sports' coverage of England's Premier League. It is the 24th overall episode of the series and was written by Sasha Garron and directed by MJ Delaney. It was released on Apple TV+ on March 22, 2023. The title comes from the Elvis Costello song of the same name.

The series follows Ted Lasso, an American college football coach, who is unexpectedly recruited to coach a fictional English Premier League soccer team, AFC Richmond, despite having no experience coaching soccer. The team's owner, Rebecca Welton, hires Lasso hoping he will fail as a means of exacting revenge on the team's previous owner, Rupert, her unfaithful ex-husband. The previous season saw Rebecca work with Ted in saving it, which culminated with their promotion to the Premier League. In the episode, as Richmond starts the season, Rebecca tries to get a talented but arrogant footballer into the club, while Trent Crimm follows the club for a book.

The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, with critics praising Brett Goldstein's performance and character development, although some expressed criticism for the subplots and runtime.