"Big Week" is the fourth 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 26th overall episode of the series and was written by main cast actor Brett Goldstein and directed by Destiny Ekaragha.
The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the set-up for the match, performances, character development (particularly Nate) and emotional tone.
As part of their deal, Jamie (Phil Dunster) is awaken by Roy (Brett Goldstein) at 4 am, to prepare for their new workout.
Sassy declines, stating that he is "a mess" like her and feeling that a relationship could jeopardize their current friends with benefits status.
Ted is still conflicted about his wife's relationship with their marriage counselor, Dr. Jacob, and is motivated by Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) to "beat" West Ham.
At their seats, she finds that the woman is Jack Danvers (Jodi Balfour), the venture capitalist who has invested in her PR firm.
Shandy (Ambreen Razia) notes to Keeley that Barbara (Katy Wix) has taken an interest in Rebecca, which seems to unnerve her.
They play the second half extremely aggressively, which results in three Richmond players being sent off and the game ending with a 4-1 victory for West Ham.
Back at his apartment, Ted speaks with Michelle (Andrea Anders) through FaceTime and admits that he is disturbed by her relationship with Jacob.
"[3] He further added, "For some people, Nate could beg for forgiveness and do a whole manner of things, but never make up for the betrayal at the end of Season 2, right?
Of course, anyone who's ever watched a sports movie before likely knew going into this episode that Richmond was going to lose this game, if only because it will make the Greyhounds' inevitable triumph over the Hammers in the season finale taste all the sweeter.
"[10] Tim Stevens of The Spool wrote, "Director Destiny Ekaragha and writer Brett Goldstein are here to welcome us all to what we've been looking forward to since Nate first ripped that Believe sign: Richmond v. West Ham, Round One.