'Ted Lasso's' Animated Christmas Short is Full of Holiday Cheer

Though many viewers likely have some mixed opinions about the way that the second season of the award-winning comedy Ted Lasso wrapped up, it's hard to argue the idea that the Apple TV+ series is one of the sweetest, most heartwarming things on any platform at the moment. And, as such, it's hard to argue that any other series in existence is more suited to bring us a much needed dose of holiday magic.

Of course, Ted Lasso Season 2 actually did a Christmas-themed episode this year, an installment called "Carol of the Bells" and themed around the found families that Ted, Rebecca, and the rest of AFC Richmond have made for themselves. (It also gave star Hannah Waddingham another chance to show off her incredible voice, for which we are all rightfully grateful.)

But, it aired in August, hardly peak time for holiday cheer. So it probably shouldn't surprise many people that Apple TV+ had one last bit of Christmas cheer up their sleeves, in the form of "The Missing Christmas Mustache," a brief claymation-style animated short that is virtually guaranteed to make your heart grow three sizes.

In it, Coach Ted Lasso (Jason Sudekis) must locate his missing mustache before his scheduled holiday Facetime session with his son back in America. Ted, adorably, is afraid Henry will no longer recognize him without his facial hair, and Lord knows he's already wrestling with enough guilt about being away from his son, he doesn't need to ruin Christmas for him on top of everything else. Wacky hijinks and heartfelt realizations naturally ensue.

Watch for yourselves below.