The Bad News Bears

Overview

The Bad News Bears is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from March 24, 1979 until July 26, 1980, consisting of 26 episodes. It was based on the 1976 hit movie of the same name, that was followed by two sequels in 1977 and 1978.

Episodes

Here Comes the Coach

S01E01 Here Comes the Coach

March 24, 1979 30 min
Morris Buttermaker volunteers to coach the Bears, a group of problem students who only loosely resemble a baseball team.
Amanda Joins the Bears

S01E02 Amanda Joins the Bears

March 31, 1979 30 min
Though she yearns to be ladylike, a hot-shot hurler agrees to pitch one game for the Bears.
Nakedness is Next to Godliness

S01E03 Nakedness is Next to Godliness

April 7, 1979 30 min
Buttermaker is puzzled by Ogilvie's reluctance to shower after practices.
The Kelly Story

S01E04 The Kelly Story

April 21, 1979 30 min
Amanda uses her charms to entice a slugger into joining the Bears.
Tanner's Bird

S01E05 Tanner's Bird

April 28, 1979 30 min
Buttermaker feels awful when his new race horse sits on Tanner's pet bird.
Emily Loves Morris

S01E06 Emily Loves Morris

May 5, 1979 30 min
Dr. Rappant gives Buttermaker a post-victory hug and the team sees it as a sign of romance.
The Food Caper

S01E07 The Food Caper

May 12, 1979 30 min
Suspicion falls upon Engelberg when food is missing from the cafeteria storeroom.
Men Will Be Boys

S01E08 Men Will Be Boys

May 19, 1979 30 min
The Bears are in for some hard workouts after Buttermaker makes a bet on their next game.
Three's a Crowd

S01E09 Three's a Crowd

May 26, 1979 30 min
Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.
Save the Bears

S01E10 Save the Bears

June 2, 1979 30 min
When the team members seek donations for new uniforms, a fortune pours in from contributors who believe they're saving endangered bears.

S01E11 Dance Fever

June 9, 1979 30 min
Ahmad is challenged to a disco duel by the class smart aleck.

S01E12 Fielder's Choice

June 16, 1979 30 min
Teammates try to bolster Lupus's self-confidence in preparation for a championship game.

Cast

Jack Warden
Jack Warden
Morris Buttermaker
Catherine Hicks
Catherine Hicks
Emily Rappant
J. Brennan Smith
Mike Engelberg
Tricia Cast
Tricia Cast
Amanda Whirlitzer
Billy Jayne
Billy Jayne
Rudi Stein
Kristoff St. John
Kristoff St. John
Ahmad Abdul Rahim
Sparky Marcus
Leslie Ogilvie
Meeno Peluce
Meeno Peluce
Tanner Boyle
Shane Butterworth
Timmy Lupus
Corey Feldman
Corey Feldman
Regi Tower
Phillip R. Allen
Phillip R. Allen
Roy Turner
Rad Daly
Rad Daly
Josh Matthews

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