The Bad News Bears

The Bad News Bears

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.

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Seasons

Here Comes the Coach

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.

Amanda Joins the Bears

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.

Nakedness is Next to Godliness

3. Nakedness is Next to Godliness

Air Date: 1979-04-07

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

The Kelly Story

4. The Kelly Story

Air Date: 1979-04-21

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

Tanner's Bird

5. Tanner's Bird

Air Date: 1979-04-28

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

Emily Loves Morris

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.

The Food Caper

7. The Food Caper

Air Date: 1979-05-12

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

Men Will Be Boys

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.

Three's a Crowd

9. Three's a Crowd

Air Date: 1979-05-26

Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

Save the Bears

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