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About The Bad News Bears

The Bad News Bears is a comedy and family TV series that premiered on CBS on March 24, 1979. It has 2 seasons and 26 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 11 "Double Play", aired on July 26, 1980.

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.

  • Comedy
  • Family

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Episodes

26 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

1979 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 47 years ago

The Bad News Bears Season 1 release dates →
  1. E13

    13. Episode 13

  2. E12

    12. Fielder's Choice

    Finale

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

  3. E11

    11. Dance Fever

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

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    10. 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.

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    9. Three's a Crowd

    Amanda tries to reunite her mother and Buttermaker.

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    8. Men Will Be Boys

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

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    7. The Food Caper

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

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    6. Emily Loves Morris

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

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    5. Tanner's Bird

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

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    4. The Kelly Story

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

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    3. Nakedness is Next to Godliness

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

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    2. Amanda Joins the Bears

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

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    1. Here Comes the Coach

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

Season 2

1979 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 46 years ago

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  1. E14

    14. The Headless Ghost of MacKintosh Manor

    Finale Air date TBA
  2. E13

    13. The Pride of the Bears

    Air date TBA
  3. E12

    12. The Good Life

    Air date TBA

    Ogilvie is in the clouds after Dr. Rappant gives him a kiss for winning a poetry contest.

  4. E11

    11. Double Play

    When Buttermaker's pool-cleaning business dries up, he must take a job working for Turner if he hopes to buy Amanda a bicycle.

  5. E10

    10. Scrambled Eggs

    Dr. Rappant teaches the team a lesson after Buttermaker catches them hitchhiking to a rock concert.

  6. E9

    9. Old Timers' Day

    Buttermaker sets up a game between the Bears and some old-timers, hoping to reconcile Ahmad and his grandfather.

  7. E8

    8. Matched Set

  8. E7

    7. Wedding Bells: Part 2

    After her mother accepts a job out of the country, Amanda moves in with Buttermaker.

  9. E6

    6. Lights Out

    After being teased, Ogilvie persuades Regi, Tanner and Engelberg to believe that they caused a power failure.

  10. E5

    5. The Birds, the Bees and the Bears

    After Amanda hugs her teammates, Buttermaker gives her a lecture on the facts of life.

  11. E4

    4. Wedding Bells: Part 1

    Buttermaker pops the big question to Amanda's mother.

  12. E3

    3. First Base

    The Bears sneak Wendi out to a party after her father has forbidden her to go.

  13. E2

    2. Buttermaker Rides Again

    Buttermaker coaxes a student back to school by challenging him to athletic contests.

  14. E1

    1. Run Down

    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.

Cast & crew

Created by Arthur Silver and Bob Brunner

  • Gregg Forrest

    Kelly Leak

The Bad News Bears FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Bad News Bears?

The Bad News Bears has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 26, 1980.

When did the latest episode of The Bad News Bears come out?

The most recent episode of The Bad News Bears, Season 2 Episode 11 "Double Play", aired on July 26, 1980.

How many seasons of The Bad News Bears are there?

The Bad News Bears has 2 seasons with 26 episodes in total.

When did The Bad News Bears first air?

The Bad News Bears first aired on CBS on March 24, 1979.

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