As Ted Lasso nears the end of its fourth season, it delivers one of the simplest, yet most memorable scenes of the entire show. 

In the episode, assistant coach of AFC Richmond’s Lady Greyhounds, Alice (brilliantly played by Tanya Reynolds), is overcome with emotion during practice. For context: Gemma, a key player for the Lady Greyhounds, with whom Alice shares a bit of complicated history, injures her knee and is taken out of commission. And when Alice, who had to give up her sports career due to injury, finds out Gemma doesn’t plan on returning to the team once her knee is healed, it all becomes a little too much. 

Alice tries to put on a brave face to remain professional, but eventually excuses herself. The ever-observant and empathetic Lasso cocks this, then finds Alice crying in their shared office. The assistant apologizes profusely and tries to assure Lasso that she’s “fine,” though she clearly is........

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