
The Bad News Bears
Seasons

1. Here Comes the Coach
Air Date: 1979-03-24
Morris Buttermaker volunteers to coach the Bears, a group of problem students who only loosely resemble a baseball team.

2. Amanda Joins the Bears
Air Date: 1979-03-31
Though she yearns to be ladylike, a hot-shot hurler agrees to pitch one game for the Bears.

3. Nakedness is Next to Godliness
Air Date: 1979-04-07
Buttermaker is puzzled by Ogilvie's reluctance to shower after practices.

4. The Kelly Story
Air Date: 1979-04-21
Amanda uses her charms to entice a slugger into joining the Bears.

5. Tanner's Bird
Air Date: 1979-04-28
Buttermaker feels awful when his new race horse sits on Tanner's pet bird.

6. Emily Loves Morris
Air Date: 1979-05-05
Dr. Rappant gives Buttermaker a post-victory hug and the team sees it as a sign of romance.

7. The Food Caper
Air Date: 1979-05-12
Suspicion falls upon Engelberg when food is missing from the cafeteria storeroom.

8. Men Will Be Boys
Air Date: 1979-05-19
The Bears are in for some hard workouts after Buttermaker makes a bet on their next game.

9. Three's a Crowd
Air Date: 1979-05-26
Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

10. Save the Bears
Air Date: 1979-06-02
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
Air Date: 1979-06-09
Ahmad is challenged to a disco duel by the class smart aleck.
12. Fielder's Choice
Air Date: 1979-06-16
Teammates try to bolster Lupus's self-confidence in preparation for a championship game.
1. Run Down
Air Date: 1979-09-15
The Bears try to track down Johnny Bench for an autographed baseball to replace the one that belonged to Rudi's father, before Rudi lost it.
2. Buttermaker Rides Again
Air Date: 1979-09-22
Buttermaker coaxes a student back to school by challenging him to athletic contests.
3. First Base
Air Date: 1979-09-29
The Bears sneak Wendi out to a party after her father has forbidden her to go.
4. Wedding Bells: Part 1
Air Date: 1979-10-06
Buttermaker pops the big question to Amanda's mother.
5. The Birds, the Bees and the Bears
Air Date: 1980-06-07
After Amanda hugs her teammates, Buttermaker gives her a lecture on the facts of life.
6. Lights Out
Air Date: 1980-06-14
After being teased, Ogilvie persuades Regi, Tanner and Engelberg to believe that they caused a power failure.
7. Wedding Bells: Part 2
Air Date: 1980-06-21
After her mother accepts a job out of the country, Amanda moves in with Buttermaker.
8. Matched Set
Air Date: 1980-06-28
9. Old Timers' Day
Air Date: 1980-07-12
Buttermaker sets up a game between the Bears and some old-timers, hoping to reconcile Ahmad and his grandfather.
10. Scrambled Eggs
Air Date: 1980-07-19
Dr. Rappant teaches the team a lesson after Buttermaker catches them hitchhiking to a rock concert.
11. Double Play
Air Date: 1980-07-26
When Buttermaker's pool-cleaning business dries up, he must take a job working for Turner if he hopes to buy Amanda a bicycle.
12. The Good Life
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Ogilvie is in the clouds after Dr. Rappant gives him a kiss for winning a poetry contest.
13. The Pride of the Bears
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14. The Headless Ghost of MacKintosh Manor
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Rating
6.1/10
Release Date
1979-03-24
Episodes
26 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
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