TV series

Coach

Name: Coach
Released: 1989
Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Shelley Fabares, Bill Fagerbakke

1989–1997· 9 seasons· 24 min episodesTV-PG★ 6.7Ended

On ABC — From Bungalow 78 Productions · Universal Television

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Synopsis

Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family life without dropping the ball.

Themes

sitcom

Episodes

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E1 Kelly and the ProfessorNext upFeb 28, 1989 · 24 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Kelly tells Hayden she had a date with a faculty member, and he wants to know who.
Guest stars: Alan Rosenberg (Professor John Sterling), Travis McKenna (Fred Webb), Karl Wiedergott (Male Student)
E2 PilotMar 1, 1989 · 24 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Kelly's return to Minnesota for college awakens Hayden's paternal instincts, disrupting his relationship with Christine.
Guest stars: Gary Kasper (Young Man), Glenn-Michael Jones (Lewis), Pat Crawford Brown (Secretary), Bill Shick (Clerk)
E3 Kelly, Meet ChristineMar 8, 1989 · 24 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Christine demands Hayden be truthful with Kelly about their relationship.
Guest stars: Karen M. Waldron (Shari)
E4 I'm in Love with a Boy Named StuartMar 15, 1989 · 24 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Hayden detests Kelly's new boyfriend.
Guest stars: Kris Kamm (Stuart Rosebrock), Raye Birk (Riley Pringle), Nick Toth (Salesman), Earl Houston Bullock (Waiter), Pat Crawford Brown (Mrs. Thorkelson)
E5 The Loss WeekendMar 22, 1989 · 24 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
A losing streak makes Hayden unpleasant company for Christine.
Guest stars: Karen M. Waldron (Shari), Thomas Hill (Man), Willie Garson (Clerk), Diane Almeida (Lynn), Tom Holiday (Man)
E6 Gambling for MeatApr 5, 1989 · 24 min · ★ 9.3
Synopsis
Hayden suspends Luther for 30 days for gambling when he bets against the team and wins a steak at the Touchdown Club; but Luther think he has been fired, and takes another job.
Guest stars: Kenneth Kimmins (Howard Burleigh), Earl Houston Bullock (Nick), John Hostetter (Man), Barbara Lusch (Coat Check Girl), Tiny Ron (Player)
E7 19 CandlesApr 12, 1989 · 24 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Hayden plans a quiet birthday celebration for Kelly, who invites Stuart.
Guest stars: Kris Kamm (Stuart Rosebrock), Earl Houston Bullock (Nick), Gloria Cromwell (Woman), Jerry Winsett (Clown)
E8 Parents' WeekendApr 19, 1989 · 24 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Christine is seized by an uncontrollable urge to get a look at Hayden's ex-wife, who's come up for Parents' Weekend.
Guest stars: Barbara Lusch (Coat Check Girl), Lenore Kasdorf (Beth Fox), James F. Dean (Man at Bar), Jim Boeke (Mr. Dybinski), Earl Houston Bullock (Bartender), Cal Gibson (Mr. Clark), Kenneth J. Scherr (Twins' Father), Greta Brown (Eloise Dupree)
E9 I'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was DeadApr 26, 1989 · 24 min
Synopsis
Hayden consoles a wealthy alumnus' widow to secure a substantial donation.
Guest stars: Kenneth Kimmins (Howard Burleigh), Priscilla Morrill (Mrs. Rizendough), Beth Grant (Martha)
E10 Define RomanceMay 3, 1989 · 24 min
Synopsis
Hayden feels threatened when Christine dates another.
Guest stars: Travis McKenna (Fred Webb), James Carroll Jordan (Doug Madison), Nancy Bleier (Susan)
E11 Whose Team Is It, Anyway?May 17, 1989 · 24 min
Synopsis
Although Hayden needs a victory in his last game for a winning season, he may be forced to bench his star player for skipping practice.
Guest stars: Earl Houston Bullock (Nick), Karen M. Waldron (Shari), Gary Hershberger (Carter Frederickson)
E12 Hoot, Hoot HikeMay 31, 1989 · 24 min
Synopsis
The poetry of football is turned into ballet by Kelly's dance instructor, who envisions a pas de deux with technical advisor Hayden.
Guest stars: Natalija Nogulich (Madame Roola), Loren Haynes (Bernard), Johnny Alves (Danny)
E13 Dauber's Blow-OutJun 7, 1989 · 24 min
Synopsis
Anti-fun Riley Pringle of the Conduct Committee joins Hayden in supervising Dauber's season-ending party.
Guest stars: Travis McKenna (Fred Webb), Raye Birk (Riley Pringle), Tony Edwards (Kid), Mark Clayman (Kid)