The Bad News Bears (1979) is a comedy, family web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Bad News Bears online in HD.
The Bad News Bears — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Arthur Silver, Bob Brunner
- Starring: Jack Warden, Catherine Hicks, J. Brennan Smith, Tricia Cast, Billy Jayne, Kristoff St. John, Sparky Marcus, Meeno Peluce
The Bad News Bears — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1979-03-24 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Comedy, Family |
| Language | English |
| Network | CBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.7/10 (9 votes) |
The Bad News Bears — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: 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.
- E2: 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.
- E3: Nakedness is Next to Godliness (1979-04-07) — Buttermaker is puzzled by Ogilvie's reluctance to shower after practices.
- E4: The Kelly Story (1979-04-21) — Amanda uses her charms to entice a slugger into joining the Bears.
- E5: Tanner's Bird (1979-04-28) — Buttermaker feels awful when his new race horse sits on Tanner's pet bird.
- E6: Emily Loves Morris (1979-05-05) — Dr. Rappant gives Buttermaker a post-victory hug and the team sees it as a sign of romance.
- E7: The Food Caper (1979-05-12) — Suspicion falls upon Engelberg when food is missing from the cafeteria storeroom.
- E8: Men Will Be Boys (1979-05-19) — The Bears are in for some hard workouts after Buttermaker makes a bet on their next game.
- E9: Three's a Crowd (1979-05-26) — Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.
- E10: 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.
- E11: Dance Fever (1979-06-09) — Ahmad is challenged to a disco duel by the class smart aleck.
- E12: Fielder's Choice (1979-06-16) — Teammates try to bolster Lupus's self-confidence in preparation for a championship game.
- E13: Episode 13 (1979-06-23)
Season 2
- E1: Run Down (1979-09-15) — The Bears try to track down Johnny Bench for an autographed baseball to replace the one that belonged to Rudi's father, before Rudi lost it.
- E2: Buttermaker Rides Again (1979-09-22) — Buttermaker coaxes a student back to school by challenging him to athletic contests.
- E3: First Base (1979-09-29) — The Bears sneak Wendi out to a party after her father has forbidden her to go.
- E4: Wedding Bells: Part 1 (1979-10-06) — Buttermaker pops the big question to Amanda's mother.
- E5: The Birds, the Bees and the Bears (1980-06-07) — After Amanda hugs her teammates, Buttermaker gives her a lecture on the facts of life.
- E6: Lights Out (1980-06-14) — After being teased, Ogilvie persuades Regi, Tanner and Engelberg to believe that they caused a power failure.
- E7: Wedding Bells: Part 2 (1980-06-21) — After her mother accepts a job out of the country, Amanda moves in with Buttermaker.
- E8: Matched Set (1980-06-28)
- E9: Old Timers' Day (1980-07-12) — Buttermaker sets up a game between the Bears and some old-timers, hoping to reconcile Ahmad and his grandfather.
- E10: Scrambled Eggs (1980-07-19) — Dr. Rappant teaches the team a lesson after Buttermaker catches them hitchhiking to a rock concert.
- E11: Double Play (1980-07-26) — When Buttermaker's pool-cleaning business dries up, he must take a job working for Turner if he hopes to buy Amanda a bicycle.
- E12: The Good Life — Ogilvie is in the clouds after Dr. Rappant gives him a kiss for winning a poetry contest.
- E13: The Pride of the Bears
- E14: The Headless Ghost of MacKintosh Manor
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Bad News Bears have? 2 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Who created The Bad News Bears? Arthur Silver, Bob Brunner.
Where can I watch The Bad News Bears? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
