The Bad News Bears

30min

Comedy

Family

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.

Episodes

Cast

Here Comes the Coach

1. Here Comes the Coach

30min

24th Mar 1979

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

30min

31st Mar 1979

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

30min

7th Apr 1979

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

The Kelly Story

4. The Kelly Story

30min

21st Apr 1979

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

Tanner's Bird

5. Tanner's Bird

30min

28th Apr 1979

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

Emily Loves Morris

6. Emily Loves Morris

30min

5th May 1979

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

30min

12th May 1979

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

Men Will Be Boys

8. Men Will Be Boys

30min

19th May 1979

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

30min

26th May 1979

Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

Save the Bears

10. Save the Bears

30min

2nd Jun 1979

When the team members seek donations for new uniforms, a fortune pours in from contributors who believe they're saving endangered bears.

Dance Fever

11. Dance Fever

30min

9th Jun 1979

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

Fielder's Choice

12. Fielder's Choice

30min

16th Jun 1979

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

First air date

24th Mar 1979

Last air date

26th Jul 1980

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks