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The Bad News Bears

1979 · 2 seasons · 26 episodes · Ended · CBS

Comedy, Family

TMDB 6.7 · 9 votes

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

Episodes

  • S01E01Here Comes the Coach1979-03-2430m

    Morris Buttermaker volunteers to coach the Bears, a group of problem students who only loosely resemble a baseball team.

  • S01E02Amanda Joins the Bears1979-03-3130m

    Though she yearns to be ladylike, a hot-shot hurler agrees to pitch one game for the Bears.

  • S01E03Nakedness is Next to Godliness1979-04-0730m

    Buttermaker is puzzled by Ogilvie's reluctance to shower after practices.

  • S01E04The Kelly Story1979-04-2130m

    Amanda uses her charms to entice a slugger into joining the Bears.

  • S01E05Tanner's Bird1979-04-2830m

    Buttermaker feels awful when his new race horse sits on Tanner's pet bird.

  • S01E06Emily Loves Morris1979-05-0530m

    Dr. Rappant gives Buttermaker a post-victory hug and the team sees it as a sign of romance.

  • S01E07The Food Caper1979-05-1230m

    Suspicion falls upon Engelberg when food is missing from the cafeteria storeroom.

  • S01E08Men Will Be Boys1979-05-1930m

    The Bears are in for some hard workouts after Buttermaker makes a bet on their next game.

  • S01E09Three's a Crowd1979-05-2630m

    Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

  • S01E10Save the Bears1979-06-0230m

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

  • S01E11Dance Fever1979-06-0930m

    Ahmad is challenged to a disco duel by the class smart aleck.

  • S01E12Fielder's Choice1979-06-1630m

    Teammates try to bolster Lupus's self-confidence in preparation for a championship game.

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