The Bad News Bears
Season 1
1979 • 12 Episodes
Episodes
1. Here Comes the Coach
March 24, 1979
Morris Buttermaker volunteers to coach the Bears, a group of problem students who only loosely resemble a baseball team.
2. Amanda Joins the Bears
March 31, 1979
Though she yearns to be ladylike, a hot-shot hurler agrees to pitch one game for the Bears.
3. Nakedness is Next to Godliness
April 7, 1979
Buttermaker is puzzled by Ogilvie's reluctance to shower after practices.
4. The Kelly Story
April 21, 1979
Amanda uses her charms to entice a slugger into joining the Bears.
5. Tanner's Bird
April 28, 1979
Buttermaker feels awful when his new race horse sits on Tanner's pet bird.
6. Emily Loves Morris
May 5, 1979
Dr. Rappant gives Buttermaker a post-victory hug and the team sees it as a sign of romance.
7. The Food Caper
May 12, 1979
Suspicion falls upon Engelberg when food is missing from the cafeteria storeroom.
8. Men Will Be Boys
May 19, 1979
The Bears are in for some hard workouts after Buttermaker makes a bet on their next game.
9. Three's a Crowd
May 26, 1979
Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.
10. Save the Bears
June 2, 1979
When the team members seek donations for new uniforms, a fortune pours in from contributors who believe they're saving endangered bears.
11. Dance Fever
June 9, 1979
Ahmad is challenged to a disco duel by the class smart aleck.
12. Fielder's Choice
June 16, 1979
Teammates try to bolster Lupus's self-confidence in preparation for a championship game.