Ted Lasso S4E6 Unveils Hidden References from Ronaldo to VR Founder

Episode six of Ted Lasso’s fourth season, titled “Don’t Jump Around Much Anymore,” follows the women’s team at Zelda Southport’s (played by Tracey Ullman) New Year’s Eve celebration while Ted (Jason Sudeikis) spends the night at home with Michelle (Andrea Anders) and Henry (Grant Feeley). Meanwhile, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), Keeley (Juno Temple) and Roy (Brett Goldstein) reconnect with an old acquaintance. The episode is packed with Easter eggs: Jamie Tartt’s vodka ad features a distorted face that fans link to Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2017 bust; Zelda appears in a David Bowie-inspired Labyrinth outfit, fueling speculation about her villainous role; and a character resembling Palmer Luckey, the Oculus and Anduril founder, appears among a guest list that also mentions Tony Blair, Nigel Farage and Prince Andrew.

Pop-culture shout-outs include Voltron, Saving Private Ryan, Cast Away, and a “Jump Around” dance sequence that also titles the episode. Ted also references his first head-coaching stint with the Fort Scott Greyhounds, and Camille, Alice’s partner, is seen reading Anaïs Nin’s A Spy In the House of Love in the season’s book club. The episode’s soundtrack is highlighted by House of Pain’s “Jump Around.”