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The Bad News Bears

Morris Buttermaker, a swimming pool cleaner, takes on the task of coaching the hapless Little League team, the Bears, to avoid a year in jail.

Morris Buttermaker, a pool cleaner, coaches the struggling Bears Little League team to avoid a stint in jail.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Here Comes the Coach

1. Here Comes the Coach

Aired: Mar 23, 1979

Morris Buttermaker, a former minor league baseball player, takes charge of th...

Episode 4 The Kelly Story

4. The Kelly Story

Aired: Apr 20, 1979

Kelly's exceptional batting skills attract Amanda's notice as he pedals onto ...

Episode 5 Tanner's Bird

5. Tanner's Bird

Aired: Apr 27, 1979

The Buttermaker's star racing horse, Rocket Jr., suffers a devastating setbac...

Episode 6 Emily Loves Morris

6. Emily Loves Morris

Aired: May 5, 1979

As the team's dynamics unfold, whispers spread among the Bears' players about...

Episode 7 The Food Caper

7. The Food Caper

Aired: May 12, 1979

The Bears' reputation takes a hit when the school's pantry is burgled and Eng...

Episode 8 Men Will Be Boys

8. Men Will Be Boys

Aired: May 19, 1979

A mischievous prank sparks a chain of escalating tensions between the boys an...

Episode 9 Three's a Crowd

9. Three's a Crowd

Aired: May 26, 1979

Amanda concocts a plan to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

Episode 10 Save the Bears

10. Save the Bears

Aired: Jun 2, 1979

The Little Rascals face a crisis when their uniforms inexplicably shrink, lea...

Episode 11 Dance Fever

11. Dance Fever

Aired: Jun 9, 1979

At the prestigious Big Dance event, Ahmad finds himself unexpectedly competin...

Episode 12 Fielder's Choice

12. Fielder's Choice

Aired: Jun 16, 1979

The Bears face a tough setback after losing Kelly, but a surprising turn of e...

Info about The Bad News Bears

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Sport