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    TV Series

    The Bad News Bears

    6.7/10
    1979 - 1980
    Ended
    Seasons: 2
    Episodes: 26

    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.

    Created by: Arthur Silver
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    Seasons & Episodes

    Here Comes the Coach

    1. Here Comes the Coach

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

    3/24/197930 min
    Amanda Joins the Bears

    2. Amanda Joins the Bears

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

    3/31/197930 min
    Nakedness is Next to Godliness

    3. Nakedness is Next to Godliness

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

    4/7/197930 min
    The Kelly Story

    4. The Kelly Story

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

    4/21/197930 min
    Tanner's Bird

    5. Tanner's Bird

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

    4/28/197930 min
    Emily Loves Morris

    6. Emily Loves Morris

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

    5/5/197930 min
    The Food Caper

    7. The Food Caper

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

    5/12/197930 min
    Men Will Be Boys

    8. Men Will Be Boys

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

    5/19/197930 min
    Three's a Crowd

    9. Three's a Crowd

    Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

    5/26/197930 min
    Save the Bears

    10. 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.

    6/2/197930 min

    11. Dance Fever

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

    6/9/197930 min

    12. Fielder's Choice

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

    6/16/197930 min

    Cast