Ted Lasso season 3, episode 3 concludes with the particularly dark Leonard Cohen song, "Everybody Knows," for this sad but fitting reason.

The song "Everybody Knows," by Leonard Cohen plays at the end of Ted Lasso season 3, episode 3 for a specific and fitting reason. Ted Lasso has been one of Apple's main attractions since its initial release in 2020, and though Ted Lasso season 3 will be the end, it seems to have already solidified its place as a show that can and will be watched over and over by millions of fans. Ted Lasso season 3 has continued to follow Ted's difficult family life, with season 3, episode 3 adding another cruel twist to Ted's already painful separation from ex-wife Michelle.

Everything seems to be going well for Ted in Ted Lasso season 3 - Richmond has landed iconic soccer player Zava, the team is on a winning streak, and his new friendships have blossomed. Unfortunately, Ted's marital problems have kept him from achieving complete happiness. Moreover, his physical separation from his son, Henry, has caused Ted to question why he has remained in England for so long.

The Infidelity Lyrics In "Everybody Knows" Links To Ted Lasso's Marital Issue

Leonard Cohen’s "Everybody Knows" plays at the end of Ted Lasso season 3, episode 3, because the song's lyrics involve infidelity, which relates to Ted's realization that his ex-wife is now in a relationship with their former marriage counselor. This is a terrible revelation for Ted, who now sees the entire process of his separation from Michelle differently. The unethical nature of such a relationship is part of what makes this song fitting for Ted's romantic life. While there is no evidence that Michelle was ever actually unfaithful to Ted, it sheds an entirely new light on the collapse of their relationship.

Why The Darkness Of "Everybody Knows" Fits With Ted Lasso Season 3

"Everybody Knows" is a particularly dark song, especially for a show as traditionally upbeat as Ted Lasso, but it fits with the growing darkness of the series. Ted Lasso is all about inspiration, but it understands that characters have to experience darkness before they reach the light. Many of the show's characters - Ted, Roy, Rebecca, and Nate, to name but a few - are going through extremely difficult moments in their personal lives. This has added a weight to Ted Lasso that makes a dark song like "Everybody Knows" fitting for the end of episode 3.

The growing darkness of Ted Lasso season 3 is also an indicator of this season's overarching trajectory. Ted and the other main characters are experiencing struggles that will make the inevitable happy ending to the series all the more satisfying. Songs like "Everybody Knows" may be a good fit for the hardships of mid-season growth, but it is a safe bet that as Ted Lasso draws closer to full-time, more uplifting musical accompaniments are on the horizon.