A Christmassy Tedfather Ted : Season 2 Episode 11 -

" A Christmassy Ted ," the 1996 holiday special of Father Ted , is a landmark of Irish and British comedy that subverts the standard tropes of heartwarming Christmas specials. Stretching to a nearly hour-long runtime, it centers on Father Ted Crilly’s desperate pursuit of recognition, leading to the series' most iconic set pieces.

: A mysterious priest arrives claiming to be Ted's old friend. While Ted can't remember him, he is actually a cat burglar attempting to steal the Golden Cleric using a Mission: Impossible —style cable drop. A Christmassy TedFather Ted : Season 2 Episode 11

: Jack is left in a "play area" for people who don't want to go shopping, leading to his standard outbursts of "Knickers!" and "Women's knickers!". " A Christmassy Ted ," the 1996 holiday

: Ted buys Mrs. Doyle a tea-making machine to save her labor, only to realize that making tea—and being "the second best priest in Ireland's" housekeeper—is her entire identity. Iconic Quotes & Cultural Impact While Ted can't remember him, he is actually

The episode is best remembered for the scene where Ted, Dougal, and six other priests accidentally wander into the "largest lingerie section in Ireland".