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Bob Brunner
The Bad News Bears
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Producer: Brian Levant, Ron Leavitt, Jeffrey Ganz, Norman Stiles
Top Cast
Seasons
Season 1 (1979)
No overview available.
12 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Here Comes the Coach
1979-03-24Morris Buttermaker volunteers to coach the Bears, a group of problem students who only loosely resemble a baseball team.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Amanda Joins the Bears
1979-03-31Though she yearns to be ladylike, a hot-shot hurler agrees to pitch one game for the Bears.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Nakedness is Next to Godliness
1979-04-07Buttermaker is puzzled by Ogilvie's reluctance to shower after practices.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: The Kelly Story
1979-04-21Amanda uses her charms to entice a slugger into joining the Bears.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: Tanner's Bird
1979-04-28Buttermaker feels awful when his new race horse sits on Tanner's pet bird.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: Emily Loves Morris
1979-05-05Dr. Rappant gives Buttermaker a post-victory hug and the team sees it as a sign of romance.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 7: The Food Caper
1979-05-12Suspicion falls upon Engelberg when food is missing from the cafeteria storeroom.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 8: Men Will Be Boys
1979-05-19The Bears are in for some hard workouts after Buttermaker makes a bet on their next game.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 9: Three's a Crowd
1979-05-26Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 10: Save the Bears
1979-06-02When the team members seek donations for new uniforms, a fortune pours in from contributors who believe they're saving endangered bears.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 11: Dance Fever
1979-06-09Ahmad is challenged to a disco duel by the class smart aleck.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 12: Fielder's Choice
1979-06-16Teammates try to bolster Lupus's self-confidence in preparation for a championship game.
Runtime: 30 min
Season 2 (1979)
No overview available.
14 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Run Down
1979-09-15The 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.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Buttermaker Rides Again
1979-09-22Buttermaker coaxes a student back to school by challenging him to athletic contests.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: First Base
1979-09-29The Bears sneak Wendi out to a party after her father has forbidden her to go.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: Wedding Bells: Part 1
1979-10-06Buttermaker pops the big question to Amanda's mother.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: The Birds, the Bees and the Bears
1980-06-07After Amanda hugs her teammates, Buttermaker gives her a lecture on the facts of life.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: Lights Out
1980-06-14After being teased, Ogilvie persuades Regi, Tanner and Engelberg to believe that they caused a power failure.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 7: Wedding Bells: Part 2
1980-06-21After her mother accepts a job out of the country, Amanda moves in with Buttermaker.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 8: Matched Set
1980-06-28Episode 9: Old Timers' Day
1980-07-12Buttermaker sets up a game between the Bears and some old-timers, hoping to reconcile Ahmad and his grandfather.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 10: Scrambled Eggs
1980-07-19Dr. Rappant teaches the team a lesson after Buttermaker catches them hitchhiking to a rock concert.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 11: Double Play
1980-07-26When Buttermaker's pool-cleaning business dries up, he must take a job working for Turner if he hopes to buy Amanda a bicycle.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 12: The Good Life
Ogilvie is in the clouds after Dr. Rappant gives him a kiss for winning a poetry contest.
Runtime: 30 min
