The Bad News Bears (1979)

Name: The Bad News Bears
Rating: 6.7

Rating: 6.7

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.

First Air Date: 1979-03-24

Last Air Date: 1980-07-26

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 26

Created By: Arthur Silver, Bob Brunner

Networks: CBS

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Top Cast

Jack Warden as Morris Buttermaker
Catherine Hicks as Emily Rappant
J. Brennan Smith as Mike Engelberg
Tricia Cast as Amanda Whirlitzer
Billy Jayne as Rudi Stein
Kristoff St. John as Ahmad Abdul Rahim
Sparky Marcus as Leslie Ogilvie
Meeno Peluce as Tanner Boyle
Shane Butterworth as Timmy Lupus
Corey Feldman as Regi Tower

Seasons

Season 1 (1979)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Here Comes the Coach (1979-03-24)

Morris Buttermaker volunteers to coach the Bears, a group of problem students who only loosely resemble a baseball team.
Ep. 2: Amanda Joins the Bears (1979-03-31)

Though she yearns to be ladylike, a hot-shot hurler agrees to pitch one game for the Bears.
Ep. 3: Nakedness is Next to Godliness (1979-04-07)

Buttermaker is puzzled by Ogilvie's reluctance to shower after practices.
Ep. 4: The Kelly Story (1979-04-21)

Amanda uses her charms to entice a slugger into joining the Bears.
Ep. 5: Tanner's Bird (1979-04-28)

Buttermaker feels awful when his new race horse sits on Tanner's pet bird.
Ep. 6: Emily Loves Morris (1979-05-05)

Dr. Rappant gives Buttermaker a post-victory hug and the team sees it as a sign of romance.
Ep. 7: The Food Caper (1979-05-12)

Suspicion falls upon Engelberg when food is missing from the cafeteria storeroom.
Ep. 8: Men Will Be Boys (1979-05-19)

The Bears are in for some hard workouts after Buttermaker makes a bet on their next game.
Ep. 9: Three's a Crowd (1979-05-26)

Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.
Ep. 10: Save the Bears (1979-06-02)

When the team members seek donations for new uniforms, a fortune pours in from contributors who believe they're saving endangered bears.
Ep. 11: Dance Fever (1979-06-09)

Ahmad is challenged to a disco duel by the class smart aleck.
Ep. 12: Fielder's Choice (1979-06-16)

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