
Coach (1989)
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Kenneth Kimmins as Howard Burleigh
Episodes 80
Gambling for Meat
Hayden suspends Luther for 30 days for gambling when he bets against the team and wins a steak at the Touchdown Club; but Luther think he has been fired, and takes another job.
Read MoreI'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was Dead
Hayden consoles a wealthy alumnus' widow to secure a substantial donation.
Read MoreThe Curley O'Brien Award
Hayden plans a victory party for an anticipated award.
Read MoreHaven't I Slept with You Somewhere Before?
Hayden believes the new president of Minnesota State is a woman with whom he once had a fling.
Read MoreThe Day That Moses Came to Town
Hayden gets jealous when the university president woos a basketball coach from Boston with promises of grandiose perks.
Read MoreIs This Your First Time on the Riverboat, Miss Watkins?
Hayden reluctantly allows archrival Watkins to sit in on his poker night.
Read MoreHurley-Burleigh
On his first trip to Las Vegas, athletic director Howard wants to sow some wild oats.
Read MoreHayden Fox for Universal Jocks
When Hayden discovers Christine's salary dwarfs his own, he decides to make extra cash as a spokesperson for an athletic supporter company.
Read MoreThe Kick-off and the Kiss-off
Hayden's photograph appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated after his team is ranked in the top 20.
Read MoreAny Place I Hang Myself Is Home
Hayden grudgingly agrees to go house hunting with Christine, then buys a house without consulting her.
Read MoreI Hate Barbara
Hayden regrets his honesty when he tells Christine he hates her friend.
Read MoreLoonstruck
The call of the loon forebodes more than Hayden expected when he agrees to speak at Burleigh's Fraternal Order of the Loon.
Read MoreThe Pineapple Bowl (1)
Hayden is beaten before he plays his first bowl game when he learns the opposing coach is his former mentor.
Read MoreIf That's Opportunity, Don't Answer
A network job offer poses Christine a dilemma: to stay in Minnesota with Hayden or move to New York.
Read MoreFrequent Flyers, Crossed Wires
Hayden and Christine have conflicting commitments when a network premiere party is scheduled the same night as Hayden's sports banquet, at which he hopes to receive the coveted Curly O'Brien award. Out of the confusion arise a pair of resolutions: Christine decides to stay in Minnesota, while Hayden decides to move to New York to be with Christine.
Read MoreBorn Luther
Luther complains to Hayden about the lack of recognition for his contribution to the team's success -- then must face the media when the team loses.
Read MoreShirley Burleigh, Girlie Friday
Howard's wife Shirley comes to work in the athletic department as his temporary secretary and drives him crazy; Luther and Dauber fight to keep their favorite cereal alive.
Read MoreThe Bachelor Party
Johnny Unitas, Dick Butkus and Bubba Smith upset Luther when they host Hayden's bachelor party.
Read MoreThe Patriot Bowl
Hayden's team plays in the Patriot Bowl under horrendous conditions.
Read MoreMy True Love Gave to Me...
Hayden's and Dauber's gifts to the women in their lives accidentally get switched -- and Judy thinks Dauber is proposing to her when she unwraps Christine's ring.
Read MoreBuzzy Money
Hayden is thrilled when Kelly receives a large check from her ex-husband, until he learns her plans for the money.
Read MoreBurden of the Burleighs
Hayden and Christine are driven crazy when Howard and Shirley decide to become their best friends.
Read MoreThe Bigger They Are
One of Hayden's former football players is forced into early retirement because of a surprising medical problem, despite his very real knee injuries; the real reason is cancer.
Read MoreDirty Tricks
Judy threatens to quit coaching at Minnesota State when Hayden plays one last practical joke on her during an important ceremony.
Read MoreOne for the Road
Hayden and Christine's third attempt to get married includes plans for a wedding in the woods in a church that's due for demolition.
Read MoreThe Luck Stops Here
Luther and Hayden have vastly different views on the reasons for the team's success.
Read MorePiece O' Cake
Luther, feeling a bit lonely, befriends a boy (Smollett) in need of a father
Read MoreIt Came from New York
Kelly, having taken a bite out of the Big Apple, comes home for Thanksgiving a changed woman -- one that Hayden doesn't particularly like.
Read MoreThe Babywreckers
Hayden is rattled when he and Christine agree to watch an infant for the weekend.
Read MoreCoach for a Day (1)
Luther is offered the job of head football coach at nearby small Aberdeen college.
Read MoreLike Father, Like Daughter
Kelly can't attend when Hayden goes to New York to receive the Coach of the Year award.
Read MoreThe Devil in Mrs. Burleigh
While Howard and Hayden are away at a conference, Shirley confides in Christine that she's become attracted to another man.
Read MoreGoodbye, Mr. Putts
In this episode Judy and three of the other woman's coaches challenge Hayden, Dauber, Howard and Luther to a game of golf with the winner getting the best athletic parking spots. The only problem for the guys is that Luther is a terrible player, after some argument Hayden finally relents to give Luther a shot against the woman. The men are poised to win on a put by Hayden, but he misses.
Read MoreRetrospective (1)
This is an unusual greatest moments episode. The format is an interview with Hayden about his life and work at Minnesota State. In the first of this two part series Mary Hart interviews Hayden about the beginnings of his relationship with Christine. Another unusual part of this episode is its absence of a laugh track, leaving the jokes to push themselves.
Read MorePros & Cons
Hayden is offered a position at an unnamed pro team. He goes to New York to interview for the job. After first finding out about the offer, he doesn't tell Dauber or Luther. Finally he does and everyone becomes excited about a future in the NFL. Unfortunately Hayden is not offered the job. The show ends with Christine and Hayden discussing their unrelenting ambition that leaves them restless in Minnesota.
Read MoreIt Should Happen to You
Hayden hires an image consultant who sets out to make him a superstar.
Read MoreGraceless Under Fire
Hayden's image consultant Susan Miller gets underfoot when he coaches the team.
Read MoreJudy's Turn
In this Dauber centered episode, Judy returns from Romania after a trip with the woman's basketball team. Dauber is exited to see her, as it's the longest time they've ever been apart (one month). When Judy arrives, she tells Dauber that she had an affair with a Romanian man named Andre. Judy doesn't feels she can spend her life with Dauber, she breaks their two-year engagement.
Read MoreAbove and Beyond the Call of Hayden
Luther spends more time with Ruthanne and less with Hayden.
Read MoreInconceivable
Hayden and Christine have a major marital blowup over her seeming ""impregnability"" and the consequent mechanical nature of their recent love life. Luther gets into an unbelievable car deal with an elderly woman.
Read MoreMy Fair Agent
Hayden blames Christine for his sexist attitude toward an attractive co-worker.
Read MoreBe a Good Sport
Cuts in the non-football athletic budget force Hayden into a televised debate.
Read MoreWorking Girl
Carter gives Bill Jennings an audition tape of one of his beautiful broadcasting students. Carter intends to replace Christine with a young female host to "freshen up the show." Carter's plan backfires as Jennings decides to replace him instead of Christine. In the midst of Hayden's celebration on Carter's firing, Carter shows up to beg Christine to help him get his job back. Christine agrees and the next morning talks with the Jennings to help Carter. In the midst of the meeting Carter bursts into the meeting and with Christine's aid he gets his job back.
Read MoreOut of Control
An opposing player is badly hurt after Hayden encourages rough play.
Read MoreThe Popcorn Bowl
Just before a big bowl game, a rumor breaks out that Hayden may be taking a job in the pros.
Read MoreLuther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 Steps
Luther and Ruthanne try to help each other shed bad habits.
Read MoreDid Someone Call Me Snorer?
Hayden refuses to go quietly when Christine insists that he head off his snoring problem with a trip to a sleep therapy clinic.
Read MoreClose Encounters of the Worst Kind
Hayden and Christine agree to work out their marital problems via an anonymous ""encounter weekend"" for couples, but the entire process breaks down for Hayden once Howard and Shirley Burleigh join the group.
Read MoreThe Kicker
A letter from a European prospect inspires Hayden to go on an international recruiting trip -- to a country that's under martial law.
Read MoreThe Walk-On
Hayden refuses to admit that a middle-aged prospect might be too old to play on the team, and becomes his biggest supporter.
Read MoreCall Me Cupid
A Valentine's Day dinner gives three couples heartburn when Hayden's efforts to fix up a lovelorn Dauber entirely miss their mark.
Read MoreJohnsonwreckers
Hayden tries to befriend former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson -- but his efforts go to the dogs when Johnson's Super Bowl ring is eaten by Luther's dog.
Read MoreThe Day I Met Frank Gifford
Luther feels left out when Hayden and Christine are invited to New York for a dinner honoring Frank Gifford.
Read MoreKelly's New Guy (1)
When Hayden's daughter Kelly brings home new boyfriend Peter, Hayden is appalled to learn that Peter is the same age as Hayden.
Read MoreKelly's New Guy (2)
Kelly and Dauber decide to keep their relationship a secret from Hayden, but fate throws a monkey wrench into their plans.
Read MoreTen Percent of Nothing
Luther risks losing agent Art Hibke by making a self-arranged promotional appearance without telling Art -- and then refusing to pay his commission, which leads to a crazed dental drilling; Dauber tries a new image.
Read MoreOh, a Pro Job (1)
Hayden and Christine go on a Caribbean cruise to get away from it all, but can't seem to steer clear of a wealthy eccentric, who makes a surprising offer.
Read MoreOh, a Pro Job (2)
Hayden is tempted by an offer to coach a professional team, but fears that its eccentric owner would make all the big decisions herself.
Read MoreBye Bye Burleigh (1)
Hayden fumes when the Burleighs come for a surprise visit and then extend their stay.
Read MoreBye Bye Burleigh (2)
While Hayden waffles over helping Howard search for a new job, the coaches see a window of opportunity for scoring their first win of the season.
Read MoreThe Tight End
While Hayden's priority is the Breakers' first game of the season, Doris is concerned with re-signing a handsome washout (Wahlheim) so he can model a line of swimwear endorsed by the team -- and television commentators focus on the team's new sex symbol during a game.
Read MoreThe Gardener
Hayden must confront his inept gardener when all the plants in the yard start to die; but when Hayden fires him, he gets a chilly reception from Luther, who thinks the daffy worker deserved a second chance.
Read MoreQuarantine
When Luther's pet monkey bites Hayden, he, Howard and the rest of the coaching staff are quarantined for fear of an outbreak of some kind of "lethal monkey virus."
Read MoreFantasy Camp
Hayden kicks himself for agreeing to coach at a football "fantasy camp," but Luther and Dauber can't wait to have their team go up against his in the final game.
Read MoreSomebody's Baby
Adoption complications develop when Julie's father returns.
Read MoreLast Tango in Orlando
When Doris brings in a gorgeous Brazilian soccer player to play kicker for the Breakers, Hayden is skeptical of his talent, while Luther becomes suspicious of his intentions towards Doris.
Read MoreWe Can Never Die
Hayden and Christine ask the Burleighs to become Tim's legal guardians, but the eccentric couple's enthusiasm causes the Foxes to reconsider their request.
Read MoreIn the Money
When Luther and Doris plan to get married, Howard plans a huge televised half-time wedding for them during the Breakers vs. Niners game. Unfortunately, Luther's new obsession with Doris' money causes some problems.
Read MoreYou Win Some, You Lose Some
When Hayden and Christine made plans to celebrate Christmas in Minnesota, they never believed the Breakers had any chance of making it to the playoffs. But fate is with the team and it looks like Hayden will play the Bills in Buffalo instead of playing Santa to Tim on his first Christmas.
Read MoreA Boy and His Doll
Howard and Shirley give Timothy a doll, but Luther feels the boy should have more masculine influences.
Read MoreIt's a Swamp Thing
When Hayden, Luther, Dauber and Howard decide to celebrate "Man Week" in the Florida Everglades, Doris, Christine and Shirley decide to take a vacation of their own. Meanwhile, having allowed Luther to plan their trip, the men wind up in swamp mud with an alligator.
Read MoreViva Las Ratings
Luther plans to "invest" his life savings at an Elvis memorabilia auction in Las Vegas, but he gets into a heated bidding war with The Drew Carey Show's Mimi. In the end, Luther and Mimi go from bitter rivals to dance partners in a wild, Elvis-inspired dream sequence set to music.
Read MoreA Fox By Any Other Name
Hayden recalls how Tim got his name as a result of the coach's mishap with a hospital clerk, which led to a baby-naming contest sponsored by an antagonistic sportswriter.
Read MoreThe Stench of Death
As a reward for the Breakers' successful season, Doris gives the coaches a session with her psychic, but Luther is troubled by the woman's prediction and convinces himself that a defensive tackle Hayden's trying to sign is out to kill him.
Read MoreBaby Coaches
Hayden's insecurity gets the better of him when an obnoxious mother boasts that her baby girl -- who's just a few days older than Tim -- can already walk and talk. So the coach tries to bring Tim up to speed.
Read MoreThe Neighbor Hood
Skeptical Hayden warns Christine not to trust the new neighbors.
Read MoreLeaving Orlando (1)
In the first episode of the three-part series finale, Doris offers Hayden a 17-million-dollar package to stay with the Breakers for 10 years. When Hayden learns there are other teams in the league that want to lure him away, he and Christine plan to sneak off to the cabin to think things over
Read MoreLeaving Orlando (3)
Hayden, Luther and Dauber return to Minnesota State, where they reminisce about their college-coaching years and see some familiar faces. Later, at the lake with Christine and Tim, Hayden shares his vision of the family's future—an idea she quickly embraces.
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