Episode 1
To Air Is Human
24m
Hayden wins his first football game of the year and proposes to Christine on his new live television show.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Elliot SternGuest stars Joe Fowler
TV series
Coach
1989TV-PG9 seasons6.6 / 10
Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family life without dropping the ball.
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Synopsis
Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family life without dropping the ball.
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Episode 2
Big Brother, Little Brain
24m
Dauber's relationship with his girlfriend Judy is threatened when he becomes a Big Brother to an 8-year-old.
Episode credits
Directed by Craig T. NelsonGuest stars Pam Stone, Cynthia Steele, Jesse Stock, Robert Black
Episode 3
Father of the Year
24m
Hayden hires Kelly's roommate to act as his daughter when Kelly refuses to attend his Father of the Year banquet.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Jennifer Nash, F.J. O'Neil
Episode 4
Born Luther
24m
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.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, John McCafferty
Episode 5
Shirley Burleigh, Girlie Friday
24m
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.
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Directed by Craig T. NelsonWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Pat Crawford Brown
Episode 6
Rizzendough Rendezvous
24m
Hayden's enthusiasm for fund-raising threatens Luther's romance with wealthy widow Mrs. Rizzendough.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Priscilla Morrill, Beth Grant
Episode 7
Love Me Tender
24m
Luther reveals his true opinion of Christine following a close brush with death.
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Episode 8
The Bachelor Party
24m
Johnny Unitas, Dick Butkus and Bubba Smith upset Luther when they host Hayden's bachelor party.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Joe Fowler, Al Michaels, Dick Butkus, Bubba Smith, Johnny Unitas
Episode 9
Dresswreckers
24m
Christine's plans for a perfect wedding go from bad to worse after Luther sets her wedding dress on fire.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Patrick Macnee, Ian Abercrombie
Episode 10
Vows
24m
Hayden and Christine marry in her childhood home.
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Directed by Alan Rafkin, Andre BelgraderGuest stars Nanette Fabray, James Karen, Michael Ensign, Bill Wiley
Episode 11
The Patriot Bowl
24m
Hayden's team plays in the Patriot Bowl under horrendous conditions.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Richard Venture, Roy Firestone, Todd Bryant, John Allsopp, Peggy Stewart
Episode 12
My True Love Gave to Me...
24m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan Rafkin, Craig T. NelsonGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Pam Stone, Nancy Marchand, Jim Boeke, John McMartin
Episode 13
The Commercial (1)
24m
Hayden is set to star in a coffee commercial with Christine, but his part is recast; Luther decides to write a screenplay.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan Rafkin, Craig T. NelsonGuest stars Leigh Lawson, Lane Davies, Paul Napier, Jason Grant Smith, Melanie Good
Episode 14
The Commercial (2)
24m
Hayden tries to restrain his jealousy over Christine's on-air romance with her new co-star in the coffee commercial.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Leigh Lawson, Lane Davies, Paul Napier, Jason Grant Smith, Wayne Winton
Episode 15
Buzzy Money
24m
Hayden is thrilled when Kelly receives a large check from her ex-husband, until he learns her plans for the money.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, John Short
Episode 16
Vegas Odds
24m
Hayden and Christine impulsively decide to get married while spending the weekend with Luther in Las Vegas.
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Directed by Alan Rafkin, Craig T. NelsonGuest stars Paul Kent, Lillian Adams, Michael Chieffo, Mia Cottet, MacDonald Cook
Episode 17
Burden of the Burleighs
24m
Hayden and Christine are driven crazy when Howard and Shirley decide to become their best friends.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Elinor Donahue
Episode 18
The Bigger They Are
24m
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.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Bob Golic, Dave Coulier
Episode 19
Luthario
24m
Luther begins questioning the relationship when his romance with Lorraine heats up.
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Directed by Alan Rafkin, Jeff MeyerGuest stars Elinor Donahue
Episode 20
Dirty Tricks
24m
Judy threatens to quit coaching at Minnesota State when Hayden plays one last practical joke on her during an important ceremony.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Pam Stone
Episode 21
About Face
24m
Hayden tries to convince Christine that she does not need a face-lift to improve her chances in a job search.
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Directed by Craig T. NelsonGuest stars Bibi Besch, Lisa Kudrow, Craig Shoemaker, Darlene Vogel
Episode 22
Why So Happy, Hayden?
24m
Hayden attempts to recruit Tyler Roberts, the country's top high-school football player from Note Dame.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan Rafkin, Craig T. NelsonWritten by Eric HorstedGuest stars Bill Cobbs, Reggie McFadden
Episode 23
One for the Road
24mfinale
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Pam Stone, Georgia Engel, Alan Young, Beth Grant, Kevin Cooney, David Denney, Terrell Tilford
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Coach
Cast
Craig T. NelsonCoach Hayden Fox
Jerry Van DykeLuther Van Dam
Shelley FabaresChristine Armstrong
Bill FagerbakkeDauber Dybinski
Kenneth KimminsHoward Burleigh
Kris KammStuart Rosebrock
Clare CareyKelly FoxPam StoneJudy Watkins
Credits
- Created by
- Barry Kemp
- Written by
- Scott Buck, Phil Rosenthal, Barry Kemp, Eric Horsted, Oliver Goldstick, Cindy Chupack, Alan Kirschenbaum, Jeremy Stevens, Tom J. Astle, Paul Redford, Bob Bendetson, Thad Mumford, Frank Dungan
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 200
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States- Bungalow 78 ProductionsUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
Themes
sitcom
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