| "The Diamond Dogs" | |
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| Ted Lasso episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Declan Lowney |
| Written by | Leann Bowen |
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| Cinematography by | David Rom |
| Editing by | A.J. Catoline |
| Original release date | September 18, 2020 |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
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"The Diamond Dogs" is the eighth episode 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. The episode was written by Leann Bowen and directed by Declan Lowney. It was released on Apple TV+ on September 18, 2020.
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. In the episode, Ted seeks guidance after his divorce is finalized, while Keeley is unsure if Roy is really interested in a relationship.
The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, character development, writing and tone.