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The Bad News Bears

TV Series · 1979

The Bad News Bears

Comedy, Family · Ended

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5.3

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6.9 / 10

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Synopsis

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.

Cast

Crew

Production

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (12 ep)
  • 1. Here Comes the Coach

    Mar 24, 1979 · 30 min

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

  • 2. Amanda Joins the Bears

    Mar 31, 1979 · 30 min

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

  • 3. Nakedness is Next to Godliness

    Apr 7, 1979 · 30 min

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

  • 4. The Kelly Story

    Apr 21, 1979 · 30 min

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

  • 5. Tanner's Bird

    Apr 28, 1979 · 30 min

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

  • 6. 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.

  • 7. The Food Caper

    May 12, 1979 · 30 min

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

  • 8. 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.

  • 9. Three's a Crowd

    May 26, 1979 · 30 min

    Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

  • 10. Save the Bears

    Jun 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.

  • 11. Dance Fever

    Jun 9, 1979 · 30 min

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

  • 12. Fielder's Choice

    Jun 16, 1979 · 30 min

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

Season 2 (1 ep)
  • 11. Double Play

    Jul 26, 1980 · 30 min

    When Buttermaker's pool-cleaning business dries up, he must take a job working for Turner if he hopes to buy Amanda a bicycle.

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