Who directed Ted Lasso season 4's premiere episode, “Home”?

Declan Lowney directed Ted Lasso season 4's premiere episode, “Home.” Lowney had already directed multiple episodes of the series before returning for the fourth-season opener.

“Home” follows Ted in Kansas City before Rebecca, Keeley, and Higgins present him with a new coaching opportunity. The episode balances family material involving Michelle, Henry, Dottie, and Ted with the larger football storyline.

Lowney is an Irish television and film director whose work on Ted Lasso includes episodes from earlier seasons. His return gives the premiere a connection to the show's established visual and comedic style.

The episode was written by Joe Kelly and released on August 5, 2026. It is listed as episode 1 of season 4 and episode 35 overall. Later season 4 episodes have different directors, including MJ Delaney and Ellie Heydon.