Bob Brunner
Director
The Bad News Bears (1979)
Season 1
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.
Released March 24, 1979
Episode 30 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.sports, tmdb.baseball, tmdb.family, tmdb.sitcom, tmdb.junior-high-school, imdb.team, imdb.baseball-team + 21 more, imdb.little-league, imdb.baseball, imdb.game, imdb.strong-female-lead, imdb.girl-on-boys-team, imdb.team-in-training, imdb.strong-female-character, imdb.sports-team, imdb.uniform, imdb.team-manager, imdb.baseball-game, imdb.baseball-catcher, imdb.baseball-cap, imdb.baseball-cap-worn-backwards, imdb.baseball-bat, imdb.sitcom, imdb.sitcom-comedy, tmdb.kids-on-their-own, imdb.1980s, imdb.1970s, imdb.20th-century
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Here Comes the Coach
Morris Buttermaker volunteers to coach the Bears, a group of problem students who only loosely resemble a baseball team.
March 24, 1979, midnight
S1E2 - Amanda Joins the Bears
Though she yearns to be ladylike, a hot-shot hurler agrees to pitch one game for the Bears.
March 31, 1979, midnight
S1E3 - Nakedness is Next to Godliness
Buttermaker is puzzled by Ogilvie's reluctance to shower after practices.
April 7, 1979, midnight
S1E4 - The Kelly Story
Amanda uses her charms to entice a slugger into joining the Bears.
April 21, 1979, midnight
S1E5 - Tanner's Bird
Buttermaker feels awful when his new race horse sits on Tanner's pet bird.
April 28, 1979, midnight
S1E6 - Emily Loves Morris
Dr. Rappant gives Buttermaker a post-victory hug and the team sees it as a sign of romance.
May 5, 1979, midnight
S1E7 - The Food Caper
Suspicion falls upon Engelberg when food is missing from the cafeteria storeroom.
May 12, 1979, midnight
S1E8 - Men Will Be Boys
The Bears are in for some hard workouts after Buttermaker makes a bet on their next game.
May 19, 1979, midnight
S1E9 - Three's a Crowd
Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.
May 26, 1979, midnight
S1E10 - 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.
June 2, 1979, midnight
S1E11 - Dance Fever
Ahmad is challenged to a disco duel by the class smart aleck.
June 9, 1979, midnight
S1E12 - Fielder's Choice
Teammates try to bolster Lupus's self-confidence in preparation for a championship game.
June 16, 1979, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: March 24, 1979
Last Air Date: July 26, 1980, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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