Coach

Coach

Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family life without dropping the ball.

Comedy

Seasons

Kelly and the Professor

1. Kelly and the Professor

Air Date: 1989-02-28

Kelly tells Hayden she had a date with a faculty member, and he wants to know who.

Pilot

2. Pilot

Air Date: 1989-03-01

Kelly's return to Minnesota for college awakens Hayden's paternal instincts, disrupting his relationship with Christine

Kelly, Meet Christine

3. Kelly, Meet Christine

Air Date: 1989-03-08

Christine demands Hayden be truthful with Kelly about their relationship.

I'm in Love with a Boy Named Stuart

4. I'm in Love with a Boy Named Stuart

Air Date: 1989-03-15

Hayden detests Kelly's new boyfriend.

The Loss Weekend

5. The Loss Weekend

Air Date: 1989-03-22

A losing streak makes Hayden unpleasant company for Christine.

Gambling for Meat

6. Gambling for Meat

Air Date: 1989-04-05

Hayden suspends Luther for 30 days for gambling when he bets against the team and wins a steak at the Touchdown Club; but Luther think he has been fired, and takes another job.

19 Candles

7. 19 Candles

Air Date: 1989-04-12

Hayden plans a quiet birthday celebration for Kelly, who invites Stuart.

Parents' Weekend

8. Parents' Weekend

Air Date: 1989-04-19

Christine is seized by an uncontrollable urge to get a look at Hayden's ex-wife, who's come up for Parents' Weekend.

I'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was Dead

9. I'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was Dead

Air Date: 1989-04-26

Hayden consoles a wealthy alumnus' widow to secure a substantial donation.

Define Romance

10. Define Romance

Air Date: 1989-05-03

Hayden feels threatened when Christine dates another.

Whose Team Is It, Anyway?

11. Whose Team Is It, Anyway?

Air Date: 1989-05-17

Although Hayden needs a victory in his last game for a winning season, he may be forced to bench his star player for skipping practice.

Hoot, Hoot Hike

12. Hoot, Hoot Hike

Air Date: 1989-05-31

The poetry of football is turned into ballet by Kelly's dance instructor, who envisions a pas de deux with technical advisor Hayden.

Dauber's Blow-Out

13. Dauber's Blow-Out

Air Date: 1989-06-07

Anti-fun Riley Pringle of the Conduct Committee joins Hayden in supervising Dauber's season-ending party.

I Don't Know Much About Art, But I Know What Makes Me Mad

1. I Don't Know Much About Art, But I Know What Makes Me Mad

Air Date: 1989-11-21

Hayden dislikes art; Christine dislikes his attitude.

Dauber's Got a Girl

2. Dauber's Got a Girl

Air Date: 1989-11-28

Hayden feuds with the girls' basketball coach, Dauber's new flame.

Bring Me the Head of Stuart Rosebrock (1)

3. Bring Me the Head of Stuart Rosebrock (1)

Air Date: 1989-12-05

Hayden unwittingly splits Kelly and Stuart when he reluctantly accepts a dinner invitation and enjoys the floor show supplied by the bickering couple.

If a Coach Falls in the Woods (2)

4. If a Coach Falls in the Woods (2)

Air Date: 1989-12-12

Hayden runs away to protest Kelly's wedding to Stuart.

If Keith Jackson Calls, I'll Be at My Therapist's

5. If Keith Jackson Calls, I'll Be at My Therapist's

Air Date: 1989-12-19

Game pressure gives Hayden a facial tic before a national telecast.

I'm in the Mood for Luther

6. I'm in the Mood for Luther

Air Date: 1989-12-26

Christine fixes Luther up with a friend.

A Man and a Woman (and Two Theater Majors)

7. A Man and a Woman (and Two Theater Majors)

Air Date: 1990-01-02

Bickering Kelly and Stuart invade Christine and Hayden's intimate weekend.

The Investment

8. The Investment

Air Date: 1990-01-09

After Hayden convinces Luther to invest in the Touchdown Club, an opening night mishap threatens their partnership and their friendship when Luther is forced to call Hayden after a robbery.

I've Got a Secret

9. I've Got a Secret

Air Date: 1990-01-16

When Hayden secretly recruits a top quarterback, Christine blabs to a sportscaster.

The Curley O'Brien Award

10. The Curley O'Brien Award

Air Date: 1990-01-23

Hayden plans a victory party for an anticipated award.

The Rosebrocks of Wisconsin

11. The Rosebrocks of Wisconsin

Air Date: 1990-01-30

When Hayden objects to Kelly spending all her time in Wisconsin with her new family, Kelly forces her father to meet her in-laws.

Coaches Conference

12. Coaches Conference

Air Date: 1990-02-13

Hayden meets his idols at a conference, but his dreams of swimming with the big fishes drown in a sea of anonymity.

Carnival Knowledge

13. Carnival Knowledge

Air Date: 1990-02-20

Coach Watkins gets revenge on Hayden when he mans a booth at the college carnival.

Haven't I Slept with You Somewhere Before?

14. Haven't I Slept with You Somewhere Before?

Air Date: 1990-02-27

Hayden believes the new president of Minnesota State is a woman with whom he once had a fling.

Homewreckers

15. Homewreckers

Air Date: 1990-03-06

Hayden seeks Luther's companionship while Christine works on the weekend, and while she is away nearly destroys her apartment.

Professor Doolittle

16. Professor Doolittle

Air Date: 1990-03-13

Hayden enrolls his team in the academic class he's been required to teach, and sets out to make it ""the easiest history class in history.""

Sunshine on My Shoulder Makes Me Happy: A Show About Bird Ransom

17. Sunshine on My Shoulder Makes Me Happy: A Show About Bird Ransom

Air Date: 1990-03-20

Hayden loses Luther's prized bird while the assistant coach vacations.

Kelly Girl

18. Kelly Girl

Air Date: 1990-04-03

Hayden is pleased when Kelly volunteers to fill in for his vacationing secretary.

A Jerk at the Opera

19. A Jerk at the Opera

Air Date: 1990-04-17

When Hayden refuses to accompany Christine to the opera, she asks her old flame, and a predictably jealous Hayden follows them in disguise.

Poodle Springs

20. Poodle Springs

Air Date: 1990-05-15

Hayden impresses Judy's parents when he saves their pet poodle.

That Shouldn't Happen

1. That Shouldn't Happen

Air Date: 1990-09-25

Hayden, ecstatic about his team being ranked top-20 for the first time, meets Christine's mother, then is shattered when his star player Bo is hurt and put on the injured list.

Magnificent Abscession

2. Magnificent Abscession

Air Date: 1990-10-02

When Hayden has to miss a game because of a bad tooth, Luther must coach via phone instructions from him.

The Day That Moses Came to Town

3. The Day That Moses Came to Town

Air Date: 1990-10-09

Hayden gets jealous when the university president woos a basketball coach from Boston with promises of grandiose perks.

Is This Your First Time on the Riverboat, Miss Watkins?

4. Is This Your First Time on the Riverboat, Miss Watkins?

Air Date: 1990-10-16

Hayden reluctantly allows archrival Watkins to sit in on his poker night.

Hayden's in the Kitchen with Dinah

5. Hayden's in the Kitchen with Dinah

Air Date: 1990-10-23

Hayden promises to stay with a bedridden Christine, rather than attend a long-awaited team victory celebration.

Hayden and Luther's Excellent Adventure

6. Hayden and Luther's Excellent Adventure

Air Date: 1990-10-30

Hayden and Luther get stranded out of town the night Hayden is to escort Christine to an awards banquet in her honor.

The Break-Up

7. The Break-Up

Air Date: 1990-11-06

Hayden forsakes football with the guys to meet Christine's antique-dealer friend.

The Iceman Goeth

8. The Iceman Goeth

Air Date: 1990-11-13

Even at a victory party, and with Elaine trying to seduce him, Hayden remains depressed over his breakup with Christine.

Cabin Fever

9. Cabin Fever

Air Date: 1990-11-27

Christine wants all her belongings out of Hayden's house, and Luther might move in next door.

Men Don't Heal

10. Men Don't Heal

Air Date: 1990-12-04

Irritable over his breakup with Christine, Hayden attends a self-help group.

When Hayden Met Christine

11. When Hayden Met Christine

Air Date: 1990-12-11

Dateless for a charity ball, Hayden flashes back four years to when he first met Christine, at the same affair.

Christmas Brains

12. Christmas Brains

Air Date: 1990-12-18

Grinch Hayden's ex-wife unexpectedly shows up at his holiday party with a gift idea that will make all his Christmases merry: she helps him decide to reunite with Christine.

Dauber Graduates

13. Dauber Graduates

Air Date: 1991-01-08

When Dauber finally graduates after eight years, Hayden promotes him to full-time coach, and their relationship changes.

Puppy Love

14. Puppy Love

Air Date: 1991-01-22

Hayden concocts a wild tale to keep a promised $10 million donation from going to the basketball department instead.

The Marion Kind (1)

15. The Marion Kind (1)

Air Date: 1991-02-05

Christine persuades Luther to have lunch with the reconciling best friend who stole his girl 37 years ago.

The Marion Kind (2)

16. The Marion Kind (2)

Air Date: 1991-02-12

When Luther's old friend steals his girlfriend again, Hayden and Peter try to spare Luther's feelings by hiding the fact.

Leonard Kraleman: All-American

17. Leonard Kraleman: All-American

Air Date: 1991-02-19

Hayden tries to discourage a scrawny, unpopular student who wants to try out for the football team, and Christine schools him in the art of gaining popularity.

2 BRs, MTN VW

18. 2 BRs, MTN VW

Air Date: 1991-02-26

Whiny, well-meaning Stuart nearly drives Hayden to murder on a ski trip with Christine and Kelly.

Hurley-Burleigh

19. Hurley-Burleigh

Air Date: 1991-03-12

On his first trip to Las Vegas, athletic director Howard wants to sow some wild oats.

Hayden Fox for Universal Jocks

20. Hayden Fox for Universal Jocks

Air Date: 1991-03-26

When Hayden discovers Christine's salary dwarfs his own, he decides to make extra cash as a spokesperson for an athletic supporter company.

A Father and Son Reunion

21. A Father and Son Reunion

Air Date: 1991-04-02

Hayden reunites Luther and his long-lost father.

Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best Friend

22. Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best Friend

Air Date: 1991-04-09

Cash-poor Hayden buys Christine's engagement ring from a cut-rate jeweler/dentist.

The Kick-off and the Kiss-off

1. The Kick-off and the Kiss-off

Air Date: 1991-10-01

Hayden's photograph appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated after his team is ranked in the top 20.

Since My Beaver Left Me

2. Since My Beaver Left Me

Air Date: 1991-10-08

Hayden tries to console Kelly, who would rather tell it to Christine.

Don't Get Mad, Get Cooley

3. Don't Get Mad, Get Cooley

Air Date: 1991-10-15

Convinced that Hayden deliberately sold him a broken-down truck, Luther reports Hayden to a TV consumer reporter.

A Real Guy's Guy

4. A Real Guy's Guy

Air Date: 1991-10-29

Hayden pressures Kelly to date his star player, whom she finds very attractive -- until he tells her he is gay.

Any Place I Hang Myself Is Home

5. Any Place I Hang Myself Is Home

Air Date: 1991-11-05

Hayden grudgingly agrees to go house hunting with Christine, then buys a house without consulting her.

Requiem for a Groundskeeper

6. Requiem for a Groundskeeper

Air Date: 1991-11-12

Hayden receives an oddball inheritance from an acquaintance.

I Think I Can't, I Think I Can't

7. I Think I Can't, I Think I Can't

Air Date: 1991-11-19

Hayden and Luther spend an excruciating trip snowbound in a cramped train compartment after Luther trades in their plane tickets following a dream about an air crash.

I Hate Barbara

8. I Hate Barbara

Air Date: 1991-11-26

Hayden regrets his honesty when he tells Christine he hates her friend.

Loonstruck

9. Loonstruck

Air Date: 1991-12-03

The call of the loon forebodes more than Hayden expected when he agrees to speak at Burleigh's Fraternal Order of the Loon.

The Pineapple Bowl (1)

10. The Pineapple Bowl (1)

Air Date: 1991-12-10

Hayden is beaten before he plays his first bowl game when he learns the opposing coach is his former mentor.

The Pineapple Bowl (2)

11. The Pineapple Bowl (2)

Air Date: 1991-12-17

Hayden halts pre-game hoopla after a star player is injured in a bizarre limo accident.

Rizzendough Revisited

12. Rizzendough Revisited

Air Date: 1992-01-07

Hayden vies with Watkins for a benefactor's favor and her donations by leading an exercise class for seniors.

Return of the Marriage Killer

13. Return of the Marriage Killer

Air Date: 1992-01-14

Hayden reveals secrets about his ex-wife Beth when her new fiancé asks him for advice.

War of the Dopes

14. War of the Dopes

Air Date: 1992-02-04

A careless comment results in a food fight when Dauber moves into Luther's apartment building.

The Woodchuck, the Beaver and the Fox: A Menage a Trois

15. The Woodchuck, the Beaver and the Fox: A Menage a Trois

Air Date: 1992-02-11

Kelly is the one surprised at Grandpa Rosebrock's 90th birthday party when Stuart arrives with his new girlfriend.

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

16. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Air Date: 1992-02-18

When an arrogant chauvinist millionaire insults his girlfriend in public, Hayden and Christine come to her defense.

Last of the Red-Hot Luthers

17. Last of the Red-Hot Luthers

Air Date: 1992-02-25

After a one-night stand with Hayden's 60-year-old secretary, Luther is too ashamed to face her the next morning.

The Old Fish and the Shoes

18. The Old Fish and the Shoes

Air Date: 1992-03-17

Christine sells Hayden's Johnny Unitas-autographed football shoes; Luther catches the biggest pike in the lake only to lose it.

Dateline-Bangkok

19. Dateline-Bangkok

Air Date: 1992-04-28

Kelly falls for a correspondent stationed in Bangkok; Luther is upset because he thinks he's shrinking.

If That's Opportunity, Don't Answer

20. If That's Opportunity, Don't Answer

Air Date: 1992-05-05

A network job offer poses Christine a dilemma: to stay in Minnesota with Hayden or move to New York.

Frequent Flyers, Crossed Wires

21. Frequent Flyers, Crossed Wires

Air Date: 1992-05-12

Hayden and Christine have conflicting commitments when a network premiere party is scheduled the same night as Hayden's sports banquet, at which he hopes to receive the coveted Curly O'Brien award. Out of the confusion arise a pair of resolutions: Christine decides to stay in Minnesota, while Hayden decides to move to New York to be with Christine.

Can We Go Home Now?

22. Can We Go Home Now?

Air Date: 1992-05-19

The stress of a long-distance relationship troubles Hayden; Luther and Dauber refinish Hayden's game-room floor. Finally the Hayden-Christine problem is resolved when she loses her network job and returns to Minnesota.

To Air Is Human

1. To Air Is Human

Air Date: 1992-09-08

Hayden wins his first football game of the year and proposes to Christine on his new live television show.

Big Brother, Little Brain

2. Big Brother, Little Brain

Air Date: 1992-09-22

Dauber's relationship with his girlfriend Judy is threatened when he becomes a Big Brother to an 8-year-old.

Father of the Year

3. Father of the Year

Air Date: 1992-09-29

Hayden hires Kelly's roommate to act as his daughter when Kelly refuses to attend his Father of the Year banquet.

Born Luther

4. Born Luther

Air Date: 1992-10-06

Luther complains to Hayden about the lack of recognition for his contribution to the team's success -- then must face the media when the team loses.

Shirley Burleigh, Girlie Friday

5. Shirley Burleigh, Girlie Friday

Air Date: 1992-10-13

Howard's wife Shirley comes to work in the athletic department as his temporary secretary and drives him crazy; Luther and Dauber fight to keep their favorite cereal alive.

Rizzendough Rendezvous

6. Rizzendough Rendezvous

Air Date: 1992-10-20

Hayden's enthusiasm for fund-raising threatens Luther's romance with wealthy widow Mrs. Rizzendough.

Love Me Tender

7. Love Me Tender

Air Date: 1992-10-27

Luther reveals his true opinion of Christine following a close brush with death.

The Bachelor Party

8. The Bachelor Party

Air Date: 1992-11-10

Johnny Unitas, Dick Butkus and Bubba Smith upset Luther when they host Hayden's bachelor party.

Dresswreckers

9. Dresswreckers

Air Date: 1992-11-17

Christine's plans for a perfect wedding go from bad to worse after Luther sets her wedding dress on fire.

Vows

10. Vows

Air Date: 1992-11-25

Hayden and Christine marry in her childhood home.

The Patriot Bowl

11. The Patriot Bowl

Air Date: 1992-12-02

Hayden's team plays in the Patriot Bowl under horrendous conditions.

My True Love Gave to Me...

12. My True Love Gave to Me...

Air Date: 1992-12-16

Hayden's and Dauber's gifts to the women in their lives accidentally get switched -- and Judy thinks Dauber is proposing to her when she unwraps Christine's ring.

The Commercial (1)

13. The Commercial (1)

Air Date: 1993-01-06

Hayden is set to star in a coffee commercial with Christine, but his part is recast; Luther decides to write a screenplay.

The Commercial (2)

14. The Commercial (2)

Air Date: 1993-01-13

Hayden tries to restrain his jealousy over Christine's on-air romance with her new co-star in the coffee commercial.

Buzzy Money

15. Buzzy Money

Air Date: 1993-01-27

Hayden is thrilled when Kelly receives a large check from her ex-husband, until he learns her plans for the money.

Vegas Odds

16. Vegas Odds

Air Date: 1993-02-03

Hayden and Christine impulsively decide to get married while spending the weekend with Luther in Las Vegas.

Burden of the Burleighs

17. Burden of the Burleighs

Air Date: 1993-02-17

Hayden and Christine are driven crazy when Howard and Shirley decide to become their best friends.

The Bigger They Are

18. The Bigger They Are

Air Date: 1993-02-24

One of Hayden's former football players is forced into early retirement because of a surprising medical problem, despite his very real knee injuries; the real reason is cancer.

Luthario

19. Luthario

Air Date: 1993-03-10

Luther begins questioning the relationship when his romance with Lorraine heats up.

Dirty Tricks

20. Dirty Tricks

Air Date: 1993-03-31

Judy threatens to quit coaching at Minnesota State when Hayden plays one last practical joke on her during an important ceremony.

About Face

21. About Face

Air Date: 1993-05-05

Hayden tries to convince Christine that she does not need a face-lift to improve her chances in a job search.

Why So Happy, Hayden?

22. Why So Happy, Hayden?

Air Date: 1993-05-12

Hayden attempts to recruit Tyler Roberts, the country's top high-school football player from Note Dame.

One for the Road

23. One for the Road

Air Date: 1993-05-19

Hayden and Christine's third attempt to get married includes plans for a wedding in the woods in a church that's due for demolition.

Baby on Board?

1. Baby on Board?

Air Date: 1993-09-14

Hayden is rattled as he tries to nurse his new team to victory, even as Christine announces she wants to have a baby.

Belly of the Beast

2. Belly of the Beast

Air Date: 1993-09-21

Hayden stands up in court for Luther's defendant dog Quincy, who bit the MSU bandleader; Christine dozes during Hayden's advances.

Nice Job If You Can Get It

3. Nice Job If You Can Get It

Air Date: 1993-09-28

Hayden's overactive ego has him convinced that Christine's success is not her own doing.

The Luck Stops Here

4. The Luck Stops Here

Air Date: 1993-10-05

Luther and Hayden have vastly different views on the reasons for the team's success.

If She Can Make It There...

5. If She Can Make It There...

Air Date: 1993-10-12

Kelly's desire to work in New York upsets Hayden.

Uneasy Riders

6. Uneasy Riders

Air Date: 1993-10-26

Hayden and Dauber buy motorcycles.

Piece O' Cake

7. Piece O' Cake

Air Date: 1993-11-02

Luther, feeling a bit lonely, befriends a boy (Smollett) in need of a father

Running on Empty

8. Running on Empty

Air Date: 1993-11-09

Christine gingerly suggests that she and Hayden visit a fertility clinic.

It Came from New York

9. It Came from New York

Air Date: 1993-11-16

Kelly, having taken a bite out of the Big Apple, comes home for Thanksgiving a changed woman -- one that Hayden doesn't particularly like.

The Playbook

10. The Playbook

Air Date: 1993-11-30

The playbook falls into enemy hands on the eve of Hayden's biggest game.

The Pioneer Bowl

11. The Pioneer Bowl

Air Date: 1993-12-07

On the day of the Pioneer Bowl, an accident puts Luther in the hospital with a concussion -- but the team wins the National Championship anyway.

Christmas of the Van Damned

12. Christmas of the Van Damned

Air Date: 1993-12-14

Luther makes a nuisance of himself after tracing his family tree and learning of a large group of Van Dams living in the area.

The Babywreckers

13. The Babywreckers

Air Date: 1994-01-04

Hayden is rattled when he and Christine agree to watch an infant for the weekend.

Coach for a Day (1)

14. Coach for a Day (1)

Air Date: 1994-01-11

Luther is offered the job of head football coach at nearby small Aberdeen college.

Coach for a Day (2)

15. Coach for a Day (2)

Air Date: 1994-01-18

Luther is embarrassed to confess his new job: managing a miniature golf course.

My Cup Runneth Over

16. My Cup Runneth Over

Air Date: 1994-02-08

Hayden begins wearing a special device to increase his sperm count. As a Valentine's gift he goes on Christine's TV show, where his special device leaks on camera.

Like Father, Like Daughter

17. Like Father, Like Daughter

Air Date: 1994-02-15

Kelly can't attend when Hayden goes to New York to receive the Coach of the Year award.

The Devil in Mrs. Burleigh

18. The Devil in Mrs. Burleigh

Air Date: 1994-02-22

While Howard and Hayden are away at a conference, Shirley confides in Christine that she's become attracted to another man.

Blue Chip Blues

19. Blue Chip Blues

Air Date: 1994-03-01

The Screaming Eagles try to recruit the nations top QB. The players father roomed with Haden in college. After a one on one conversation with the blue chips QB, the player admits he only plays ball to please his eager father whose own football dreams were crushed by an injury. Haden convinces to give the young perspective time to decide his own life direction.

The Stand-In

20. The Stand-In

Air Date: 1994-03-08

Fed up with trying to increase his fertility, Hayden looks into getting a sperm donor -- quarterback Troy Aikman.

Something Old, Something New

21. Something Old, Something New

Air Date: 1994-03-22

An old girlfriend's visit rekindles Dauber's feelings and jeopardizes his relationship with Judy.

One of the Guys

22. One of the Guys

Air Date: 1994-04-05

Christine goes fishing with the guys and catches the biggest fish.

My Best Friend's Girl

23. My Best Friend's Girl

Air Date: 1994-05-03

Hayden and Christine have lukewarm reactions to Luther's outrageously uninhibited date.

Goodbye, Mr. Putts

24. Goodbye, Mr. Putts

Air Date: 1994-05-10

In this episode Judy and three of the other woman's coaches challenge Hayden, Dauber, Howard and Luther to a game of golf with the winner getting the best athletic parking spots. The only problem for the guys is that Luther is a terrible player, after some argument Hayden finally relents to give Luther a shot against the woman. The men are poised to win on a put by Hayden, but he misses.

Head Like a Wheel

25. Head Like a Wheel

Air Date: 1994-05-17

On his 49th birthday, Hayden wants to drive a race car.

26. Retrospective (1)

Air Date: 1994-05-24

This is an unusual greatest moments episode. The format is an interview with Hayden about his life and work at Minnesota State. In the first of this two part series Mary Hart interviews Hayden about the beginnings of his relationship with Christine. Another unusual part of this episode is its absence of a laugh track, leaving the jokes to push themselves.

27. Retrospective (2)

Air Date: 1994-05-24

In this second of the two-part interview with Mary Hart, the show explores Hayden's relationships with the other significant people in his life (i.e. Luther, Dauber, Howard, and his daughter). This two-part series is essentially a greatest moments episode from the first six seasons.

Pros & Cons

1. Pros & Cons

Air Date: 1994-09-12

Hayden is offered a position at an unnamed pro team. He goes to New York to interview for the job. After first finding out about the offer, he doesn't tell Dauber or Luther. Finally he does and everyone becomes excited about a future in the NFL. Unfortunately Hayden is not offered the job. The show ends with Christine and Hayden discussing their unrelenting ambition that leaves them restless in Minnesota.

It Should Happen to You

2. It Should Happen to You

Air Date: 1994-09-19

Hayden hires an image consultant who sets out to make him a superstar.

Graceless Under Fire

3. Graceless Under Fire

Air Date: 1994-09-26

Hayden's image consultant Susan Miller gets underfoot when he coaches the team.

Judy's Turn

4. Judy's Turn

Air Date: 1994-10-03

In this Dauber centered episode, Judy returns from Romania after a trip with the woman's basketball team. Dauber is exited to see her, as it's the longest time they've ever been apart (one month). When Judy arrives, she tells Dauber that she had an affair with a Romanian man named Andre. Judy doesn't feels she can spend her life with Dauber, she breaks their two-year engagement.

Above and Beyond the Call of Hayden

5. Above and Beyond the Call of Hayden

Air Date: 1994-10-10

Luther spends more time with Ruthanne and less with Hayden.

Inconceivable

6. Inconceivable

Air Date: 1994-10-17

Hayden and Christine have a major marital blowup over her seeming ""impregnability"" and the consequent mechanical nature of their recent love life. Luther gets into an unbelievable car deal with an elderly woman.

Jailbirds

7. Jailbirds

Air Date: 1994-10-24

Against Hayden's advice, Christine attends a bachelorette party thrown by Ruthanne and gets into trouble.

My Fair Agent

8. My Fair Agent

Air Date: 1994-11-07

Hayden blames Christine for his sexist attitude toward an attractive co-worker.

Be a Good Sport

9. Be a Good Sport

Air Date: 1994-11-14

Cuts in the non-football athletic budget force Hayden into a televised debate.

Working Girl

10. Working Girl

Air Date: 1994-11-21

Carter gives Bill Jennings an audition tape of one of his beautiful broadcasting students. Carter intends to replace Christine with a young female host to "freshen up the show." Carter's plan backfires as Jennings decides to replace him instead of Christine. In the midst of Hayden's celebration on Carter's firing, Carter shows up to beg Christine to help him get his job back. Christine agrees and the next morning talks with the Jennings to help Carter. In the midst of the meeting Carter bursts into the meeting and with Christine's aid he gets his job back.

Out of Control

11. Out of Control

Air Date: 1994-11-28

An opposing player is badly hurt after Hayden encourages rough play.

The Popcorn Bowl

12. The Popcorn Bowl

Air Date: 1994-12-12

Just before a big bowl game, a rumor breaks out that Hayden may be taking a job in the pros.

Luther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 Steps

13. Luther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 Steps

Air Date: 1994-12-19

Luther and Ruthanne try to help each other shed bad habits.

Did Someone Call Me Snorer?

14. Did Someone Call Me Snorer?

Air Date: 1995-01-09

Hayden refuses to go quietly when Christine insists that he head off his snoring problem with a trip to a sleep therapy clinic.

Close Encounters of the Worst Kind

15. Close Encounters of the Worst Kind

Air Date: 1995-01-16

Hayden and Christine agree to work out their marital problems via an anonymous ""encounter weekend"" for couples, but the entire process breaks down for Hayden once Howard and Shirley Burleigh join the group.

The Kicker

16. The Kicker

Air Date: 1995-01-23

A letter from a European prospect inspires Hayden to go on an international recruiting trip -- to a country that's under martial law.

The Walk-On

17. The Walk-On

Air Date: 1995-02-06

Hayden refuses to admit that a middle-aged prospect might be too old to play on the team, and becomes his biggest supporter.

Call Me Cupid

18. Call Me Cupid

Air Date: 1995-02-13

A Valentine's Day dinner gives three couples heartburn when Hayden's efforts to fix up a lovelorn Dauber entirely miss their mark.

Johnsonwreckers

19. Johnsonwreckers

Air Date: 1995-02-20

Hayden tries to befriend former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson -- but his efforts go to the dogs when Johnson's Super Bowl ring is eaten by Luther's dog.

The Day I Met Frank Gifford

20. The Day I Met Frank Gifford

Air Date: 1995-02-27

Luther feels left out when Hayden and Christine are invited to New York for a dinner honoring Frank Gifford.

Kelly's New Guy (1)

21. Kelly's New Guy (1)

Air Date: 1995-03-13

When Hayden's daughter Kelly brings home new boyfriend Peter, Hayden is appalled to learn that Peter is the same age as Hayden.

Kelly's New Guy (2)

22. Kelly's New Guy (2)

Air Date: 1995-03-20

Kelly and Dauber decide to keep their relationship a secret from Hayden, but fate throws a monkey wrench into their plans.

Ten Percent of Nothing

23. Ten Percent of Nothing

Air Date: 1995-04-05

Luther risks losing agent Art Hibke by making a self-arranged promotional appearance without telling Art -- and then refusing to pay his commission, which leads to a crazed dental drilling; Dauber tries a new image.

Oh, a Pro Job (1)

24. Oh, a Pro Job (1)

Air Date: 1995-05-03

Hayden and Christine go on a Caribbean cruise to get away from it all, but can't seem to steer clear of a wealthy eccentric, who makes a surprising offer.

Oh, a Pro Job (2)

25. Oh, a Pro Job (2)

Air Date: 1995-05-10

Hayden is tempted by an offer to coach a professional team, but fears that its eccentric owner would make all the big decisions herself.

Is It Hot In Here, or Is It Me? (1)

1. Is It Hot In Here, or Is It Me? (1)

Air Date: 1995-09-12

Hayden leaves Minnesota for a new job as coach of an NFL team in Orlando, Florida. When he arrives, he finds that the team's owner has a game plan of her own.

Is It Hot In Here, or Is It Me? (2)

2. Is It Hot In Here, or Is It Me? (2)

Air Date: 1995-09-19

Hayden tries to win over both Doris and the press while readying the Breakers for their first game.

Fool for Lunch

3. Fool for Lunch

Air Date: 1995-09-26

Luther bites off more than he can chew when he moves into a new apartment -- in a seniors-only community -- and three women compete for his attentions.

She's Having Our Baby (1)

4. She's Having Our Baby (1)

Air Date: 1995-10-17

Hayden and Christine decide to try adoption but learn that their ages may complicate the process; a new secretary puts Luther and Dawber under her spell.

She's Having Our Baby (2)

5. She's Having Our Baby (2)

Air Date: 1995-10-24

A pregnant women considers the Foxes as prospective adoptive parents for her baby; Luther and Dauber try to win over the rest of the Breakers' coaching staff.

Bo Knows

6. Bo Knows

Air Date: 1995-10-31

The Breakers' prospect for winning games seem bleak until Hayden's star quarterback from Minnesota State shows an interest in joining the team.

Coach's Cornered

7. Coach's Cornered

Air Date: 1995-11-07

After Doris fires the hostile host (Bakay) of her TV station's post-game show, she surprises Hayden by taking Luther's suggestion for a replacement: Christine.

Turtle World

8. Turtle World

Air Date: 1995-11-14

Hayden regrets sponsoring Luther's harebrained investment in ""Turtle World"" when he learns that the animals featured in the attraction are dying in captivity.

There's Got to Be a Mourning After (1)

9. There's Got to Be a Mourning After (1)

Air Date: 1995-11-21

Luther muzzles his true feelings about the death of his beloved dog, Quincy, until Doris offers him some advice.

There's Got to Be a Mourning After (2)

10. There's Got to Be a Mourning After (2)

Air Date: 1995-11-28

Hayden and Luther try to iron out their differences over Luther's relationship with Doris. Meanwhile, in spite of the team's losing season, the coaching staff perks up.

Bye Bye Burleigh (1)

11. Bye Bye Burleigh (1)

Air Date: 1995-12-05

Hayden fumes when the Burleighs come for a surprise visit and then extend their stay.

Bye Bye Burleigh (2)

12. Bye Bye Burleigh (2)

Air Date: 1995-12-12

While Hayden waffles over helping Howard search for a new job, the coaches see a window of opportunity for scoring their first win of the season.

The Tight End

13. The Tight End

Air Date: 1995-12-19

While Hayden's priority is the Breakers' first game of the season, Doris is concerned with re-signing a handsome washout (Wahlheim) so he can model a line of swimwear endorsed by the team -- and television commentators focus on the team's new sex symbol during a game.

Nice Guys Get Cut

14. Nice Guys Get Cut

Air Date: 1996-01-02

Hayden loses his appetite when Christine invites soon-to-be-fired player Matt Luba over for dinner.

Her Boyfriend's Back

15. Her Boyfriend's Back

Air Date: 1996-01-30

The father of the unborn baby whom Hayden and Christine plan to adopt comes back into Julie's life.

The Gardener

16. The Gardener

Air Date: 1996-02-06

Hayden must confront his inept gardener when all the plants in the yard start to die; but when Hayden fires him, he gets a chilly reception from Luther, who thinks the daffy worker deserved a second chance.

Patching Things Up

17. Patching Things Up

Air Date: 1996-02-13

Christine needs to cheer up Hayden after a doctor connects his diminished sex drive to "male menopause."

Save the Wave

18. Save the Wave

Air Date: 1996-02-20

Hayden rallies support for the team after Doris decides to move the Breakers to Los Angeles.

Dauber's Vehicle

19. Dauber's Vehicle

Air Date: 1996-02-27

Dauber turns a deaf ear to Hayden's advice while choosing a new car, and winds up with a model that he can't afford.

Quarantine

20. Quarantine

Air Date: 1996-03-12

When Luther's pet monkey bites Hayden, he, Howard and the rest of the coaching staff are quarantined for fear of an outbreak of some kind of "lethal monkey virus."

Van Damn vs. Fox

21. Van Damn vs. Fox

Air Date: 1996-03-19

When Luther burns himself at Hayden's barbecue, he skewers his host with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit for negligence.

Fantasy Camp

22. Fantasy Camp

Air Date: 1996-04-02

Hayden kicks himself for agreeing to coach at a football "fantasy camp," but Luther and Dauber can't wait to have their team go up against his in the final game.

Luther Get Your Gun

23. Luther Get Your Gun

Air Date: 1996-04-30

Luther gets a shot at impressing Doris's high-class friends when he claims to be an expert hunter.

A Player to Be Named Later

24. A Player to Be Named Later

Air Date: 1996-05-07

Hayden fears he'll look like a dummy if he fumbles the Breakers' first-choice pick in the NFL draft. Cameos include Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and receiver Keyshawn Johnson.

Somebody's Baby

25. Somebody's Baby

Air Date: 1996-05-21

Adoption complications develop when Julie's father returns.

Sleepless in Orlando

1. Sleepless in Orlando

Air Date: 1996-09-28

When Christine and baby Timothy both become ill, an exhausted Hayden has too much to do while preparing for an important game.

Just Short of the Goal

2. Just Short of the Goal

Air Date: 1996-10-05

When Hayden passes on the chance to write a memoir of his failures with the Breakers, Luther makes a play for writing it himself -- without Hayden's involvement -- then discovers the topic is living with losing.

Last Tango in Orlando

3. Last Tango in Orlando

Air Date: 1996-10-12

When Doris brings in a gorgeous Brazilian soccer player to play kicker for the Breakers, Hayden is skeptical of his talent, while Luther becomes suspicious of his intentions towards Doris.

Isn't It Romantic?

4. Isn't It Romantic?

Air Date: 1996-10-19

Hayden's plans for an evening of dinner and dancing go awry when Christine resists leaving their baby at home.

We Can Never Die

5. We Can Never Die

Air Date: 1996-10-26

Hayden and Christine ask the Burleighs to become Tim's legal guardians, but the eccentric couple's enthusiasm causes the Foxes to reconsider their request.

Grimmworld

6. Grimmworld

Air Date: 1996-10-26

Dauber's fairy-tale romance with his new girlfriend is jeopardized when he begins to suspect that Hayden doesn't approve.

In the Money

7. In the Money

Air Date: 1996-12-11

When Luther and Doris plan to get married, Howard plans a huge televised half-time wedding for them during the Breakers vs. Niners game. Unfortunately, Luther's new obsession with Doris' money causes some problems.

You Win Some, You Lose Some

8. You Win Some, You Lose Some

Air Date: 1996-12-18

When Hayden and Christine made plans to celebrate Christmas in Minnesota, they never believed the Breakers had any chance of making it to the playoffs. But fate is with the team and it looks like Hayden will play the Bills in Buffalo instead of playing Santa to Tim on his first Christmas.

Wings Over Buffalo

9. Wings Over Buffalo

Air Date: 1996-12-25

On their way to face the Buffalo Bills in a wild-card game, Luther's love of chicken wings saddles the Breakers with a severe case of food poisoning.

Somewhere Out There

10. Somewhere Out There

Air Date: 1997-01-08

In this very special episode which analogizes nine years of relationships between friends and family, Dauber believes he is contacted by aliens, and he considers leaving the Breakers, Orlando and Earth.

A Boy and His Doll

11. A Boy and His Doll

Air Date: 1997-01-22

Howard and Shirley give Timothy a doll, but Luther feels the boy should have more masculine influences.

The Body Gardener

12. The Body Gardener

Air Date: 1997-02-05

When Hayden's former gardener Kenny is fired by the Breakers, the guilt-ridden coach writes him a glowing job recommendation. But Hayden comes to regret that generosity when his words earn Kenny a job as his personal bodyguard.

To Ski or Not to Ski

13. To Ski or Not to Ski

Air Date: 1997-02-12

When Doris invites the whole gang to spend Valentine's Day weekend at a ski resort she's thinking about buying, Hayden helps Christine conquer her fear of the slopes. Meanwhile, Dauber runs into his ex-fiancée Judy, which stirs some unresolved feelings. The gang heads off to a ski resort, where Hayden and Christine go their separate ways after an argument and Dauber spends his time trying to hide from Judy after spotting her in a grocery store.

It's a Swamp Thing

14. It's a Swamp Thing

Air Date: 1997-02-19

When Hayden, Luther, Dauber and Howard decide to celebrate "Man Week" in the Florida Everglades, Doris, Christine and Shirley decide to take a vacation of their own. Meanwhile, having allowed Luther to plan their trip, the men wind up in swamp mud with an alligator.

Viva Las Ratings

15. Viva Las Ratings

Air Date: 1997-02-26

Luther plans to "invest" his life savings at an Elvis memorabilia auction in Las Vegas, but he gets into a heated bidding war with The Drew Carey Show's Mimi. In the end, Luther and Mimi go from bitter rivals to dance partners in a wild, Elvis-inspired dream sequence set to music.

A Fox By Any Other Name

16. A Fox By Any Other Name

Air Date: 1997-03-12

Hayden recalls how Tim got his name as a result of the coach's mishap with a hospital clerk, which led to a baby-naming contest sponsored by an antagonistic sportswriter.

The Stench of Death

17. The Stench of Death

Air Date: 1997-03-26

As a reward for the Breakers' successful season, Doris gives the coaches a session with her psychic, but Luther is troubled by the woman's prediction and convinces himself that a defensive tackle Hayden's trying to sign is out to kill him.

Baby Coaches

18. Baby Coaches

Air Date: 1997-04-02

Hayden's insecurity gets the better of him when an obnoxious mother boasts that her baby girl -- who's just a few days older than Tim -- can already walk and talk. So the coach tries to bring Tim up to speed.

Upsized

19. Upsized

Air Date: 1997-04-16

Doris promotes Luther, leaving Hayden to find a new defensive coordinator, a job he thinks would be perfect for Dick Butkus -- until the former linebacker shows up and starts taking over.

The Neighbor Hood

20. The Neighbor Hood

Air Date: 1997-04-23

Skeptical Hayden warns Christine not to trust the new neighbors.

Leaving Orlando (1)

21. Leaving Orlando (1)

Air Date: 1997-05-07

In the first episode of the three-part series finale, Doris offers Hayden a 17-million-dollar package to stay with the Breakers for 10 years. When Hayden learns there are other teams in the league that want to lure him away, he and Christine plan to sneak off to the cabin to think things over

Leaving Orlando (2)

22. Leaving Orlando (2)

Air Date: 1997-05-14

Hayden, Luther and Dauber return to Minnesota State, where they reminisce about their college-coaching years and see some familiar faces. Later, at the lake with Christine and Tim, Hayden shares his vision of the family's future -- an idea she quickly embraces.

Leaving Orlando (3)

23. Leaving Orlando (3)

Air Date: 1997-05-14

Hayden, Luther and Dauber return to Minnesota State, where they reminisce about their college-coaching years and see some familiar faces. Later, at the lake with Christine and Tim, Hayden shares his vision of the family's future—an idea she quickly embraces.

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Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

1989-02-28

Episodes

200 (9 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Bungalow 78 Productions

Universal Television

Universal Television