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The Bad News Bears

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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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24th March 1979 - 26th July 1980
Producer
Brian Levant
Top Cast
Jack WardenCatherine HicksJ. Brennan Smith
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Here Comes the Coach Still
Here Comes the Coach
24th March 1979

Episode 1

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

Amanda Joins the Bears Still
Amanda Joins the Bears
31st March 1979

Episode 2

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

Nakedness is Next to Godliness Still
Nakedness is Next to Godliness
7th April 1979

Episode 3

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

The Kelly Story Still
The Kelly Story
21st April 1979

Episode 4

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

Tanner's Bird Still
Tanner's Bird
28th April 1979

Episode 5

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

Emily Loves Morris Still
Emily Loves Morris
5th May 1979

Episode 6

Dr. Rappant gives Buttermaker a post-victory hug and the team sees it as a sign of romance.

The Food Caper Still
The Food Caper
12th May 1979

Episode 7

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

Men Will Be Boys Still
Men Will Be Boys
19th May 1979

Episode 8

The Bears are in for some hard workouts after Buttermaker makes a bet on their next game.

Three's a Crowd Still
Three's a Crowd
26th May 1979

Episode 9

Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

Save the Bears Still
Save the Bears
2nd June 1979

Episode 10

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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Dance Fever
9th June 1979

Episode 11

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

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Fielder's Choice
16th June 1979

Episode 12

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