Ep 3. Tentacles of Doom

Father Ted is a classic British sitcom that follows the lives of three priests and their housekeeper on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. In season 2 episode 3, titled "Tentacles of Doom," the gang finds themselves dealing with a peculiar creature that has taken over their home.

The episode starts off with Father Ted (Dermot Morgan) receiving a call from a local farmer, who claims to have caught a strange creature in his field. Ted, Father Dougal (Ardal O'Hanlon), and Mrs. Doyle (Pauline McLynn) go to investigate, only to find that the creature is nothing more than a small octopus. The trio brings the octopus back to their home on Craggy Island, thinking it'll be a fun addition to their household.

However, things quickly spiral out of control when the octopus starts wreaking havoc on their daily routines. It turns out that the octopus is extremely aggressive and has taken a liking to Dougal, latching onto him whenever it gets a chance. The other priests are forced to put up with the creature's destructive behavior, which includes damaging their belongings and interrupting their meals.

As the days go on, the octopus grows increasingly hostile, and the priests realize that they need to get rid of it before it causes any more damage. They try various methods - including selling it to a pet shop and returning it to the farmer - but each attempt ends in failure.

Meanwhile, a group of visiting nuns arrives on the island, and Mrs. Doyle becomes increasingly obsessed with impressing them. She tries to hide the octopus from them, but they eventually discover it and are horrified by its presence.

In the end, the priests come up with a plan to rid themselves of the octopus once and for all. The plan involves a wild car chase and a risky maneuver involving a helicopter, but ultimately, they're successful in getting rid of the creature.

"Tentacles of Doom" is a hilarious episode that highlights the absurdity and zaniness of Father Ted. The episode is full of classic gags and one-liners that are sure to make viewers laugh out loud. It's a must-watch for fans of the series, and a great introduction for those who are new to the show.