The Bad News Bears

Here Comes the Coach

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

Mar 24, 1979

Amanda Joins the Bears

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

Mar 31, 1979

Nakedness is Next to Godliness

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

Apr 7, 1979

The Kelly Story

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

Apr 21, 1979

Tanner's Bird

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

Apr 28, 1979

Emily Loves Morris

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

May 5, 1979

The Food Caper

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

May 12, 1979

Men Will Be Boys

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

May 19, 1979

Three's a Crowd

Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

May 26, 1979

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.

Jun 2, 1979

Dance Fever

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

Jun 9, 1979

Fielder's Choice

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

Jun 16, 1979

Episode 13

Jun 23, 1979