The Bad News Bears

📊 Series Specifications

Network CBS
Episode Runtime ~ min
Total Seasons 2
Total Episodes 27
Original Language EN

The Bad News Bears (1979)

Created by Arthur Silver , Bob Brunner
⭐ 3.4 / 5 (9 votes) 🎬 2 Seasons 📼 27 Episodes 🏷️ Comedy, Family 📡 Ended
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Synopsis

The Bad News Bears is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from March 24, 1979, until July 26, 1980, consisting of 26 episodes (three unaired by CBS). It was based on the 1976 film of the same name, that was followed by two sequels in 1977 and 1978.

Seasons & Episodes

E1 Here Comes the Coach

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

E2 Amanda Joins the Bears

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

E3 Nakedness is Next to Godliness

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

E4 The Kelly Story

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

E5 Tanner's Bird

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

E6 Emily Loves Morris

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

E7 The Food Caper

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

E8 Men Will Be Boys

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

E9 Three's a Crowd

Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

E10 Save the Bears

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

E11 Dance Fever

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

E12 Fielder's Choice

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

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