TV Series · 1979
The Bad News Bears
Comedy, Family · Ended
Composite
5.3
IMDb
6.9 / 10
419 votes
TMDB
6.7 / 10
9 votes
Local
— / 10
No votes
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
Jack Warden
Morris Buttermaker
Catherine Hicks
Emily Rappant
J. Brennan Smith
Mike Engelberg
Tricia Cast
Amanda Whirlitzer
Billy Jayne
Rudi Stein
Kristoff St. John
Ahmad Abdul Rahim
Sparky Marcus
Leslie Ogilvie
Meeno Peluce
Tanner Boyle
Shane Butterworth
Timmy Lupus
Corey Feldman
Regi Tower
Phillip R. Allen
Roy Turner
Rad Daly
Josh Matthews
Crew
Production
- Ron Leavitt Producer
- Brian Levant Producer
- Jeffrey Ganz Producer
- Norman Stiles Producer
- Arthur Silver Executive Producer
- Bob Brunner Executive Producer
Seasons & episodes
Season 1 (12 ep)
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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.
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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.
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3. Nakedness is Next to Godliness
Apr 7, 1979 · 30 min
Buttermaker is puzzled by Ogilvie's reluctance to shower after practices.
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4. The Kelly Story
Apr 21, 1979 · 30 min
Amanda uses her charms to entice a slugger into joining the Bears.
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5. Tanner's Bird
Apr 28, 1979 · 30 min
Buttermaker feels awful when his new race horse sits on Tanner's pet bird.
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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.
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7. The Food Caper
May 12, 1979 · 30 min
Suspicion falls upon Engelberg when food is missing from the cafeteria storeroom.
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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.
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9. Three's a Crowd
May 26, 1979 · 30 min
Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.
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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.
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11. Dance Fever
Jun 9, 1979 · 30 min
Ahmad is challenged to a disco duel by the class smart aleck.
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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)
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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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