Jamie Tartt returned to Ted Lasso
in Season 4, Episode 6, launching an Adam and Eve-themed apple vodka brand. According to Mashable and USA Today reporting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the cameo reunites Roy Kent, Keeley Jones, and Rebecca Welton at a New Year's Eve vodka release event.
The return of Phil Dunster as arrogant striker Jamie Tartt anchors the sixth episode of Ted Lasso
's fourth season, which premiered on Apple TV. While the soccer comedy ostensibly concluded its initial run after three seasons, the current run has pivoted toward exploring women's sports through Richmond's Lady Greyhounds. Yet, as Mashable notes, the latest installment leans heavily into legacy characters rather than pushing its new narrative forward.
Jamie Tartt's Vodka Launch Brings Old Friends Back Together
According to USA Today, episode 6 functions as a New Year's special, transporting Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), Keeley Jones (Juno Temple), and Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) to a New Year's Eve party that doubles as a launch event for Tartt's new alcohol brand. Tartt, now starring in Barcelona rather than playing for the Richmond Greyhounds, introduces an apple vodka brand featuring Adam and Eve-themed branding.
The reunion brings the begrudging best friends together for a dance routine that ultimately concludes with Roy Kent requiring an emergency trip to the hospital, an outcome USA Today characterized with praise. Mashable observes that Tartt's appearance is likely a one-episode event before the character heads back to Barcelona, mirroring how the fourth season frequently pauses its new sports storylines to ruminate on past dynamics.
Season 4 Struggles to Balance Legacy Characters and Lady Greyhounds
Mashable reports that while the fourth season aims to spotlight the meteoric rise of women's sports, it frequently treats the Lady Greyhounds as window dressing. Time is still dedicated to unresolved relationship plots, such as the dynamic between Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) and Jane (Phoebe Walsh), alongside Roy and Keeley's rom-com storylines.
Meanwhile, the Richmond Lady Greyhounds often receive collective treatment rather than deep individual character work. Coach Alice, played by Tanya Reynolds, stands out with a dynamite deadpan performance that balances Ted Lasso's trademark optimism. Other players have isolated defining characteristics—such as Gemma (Abbie Hern) working as a law student by day and striker by night, Lizzie (Faye Marsay) navigating life as a single mother, Boots (Jude Mack) playing without goalie gloves, and twins Siobhan (Rex Hayes) and Niamh (Aisling Sharkey) frequently bickering—yet the series misses opportunities to explore granular challenges like childcare or the financial realities of women's soccer.
Ted Lasso and Michelle Share Quiet Moments Amid Franchise Retrospect
Amid the nostalgic detours and party appearances, the sixth episode does find room for quieter reflections. Mashable highlights a sweet discussion between Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) and Michelle (Andrea Anders) in episode 6, demonstrating that the show's self-reflection can occasionally succeed.
With only four episodes remaining in the fourth season, questions remain regarding whether the series will dive deeper into individual player arcs for the Lady Greyhounds or continue dividing its energy between past fan favorites and new athletic endeavors.
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