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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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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 1
Hayden leaves Minnesota for a new job as coach of an NFL team in Orlando, Florida. When he arrives, he finds that the team's owner has a game plan of her own.
Written by Alan Kirschenbaum, Phil RosenthalGuest stars Georgia Engel, Katherine Helmond, Sandy E. Scott, David Gerard Robinson, Shashawnee Hall, Jeffrey Sherrard, Fred Stoller, John Valdetero
Episode 2
Hayden tries to win over both Doris and the press while readying the Breakers for their first game.
Directed by Jeff MeyerWritten by Alan Kirschenbaum, Phil RosenthalGuest stars Katherine Helmond, Phyllis Avery, Patricia Belcher, Bill Dearth, Cameron Finley, Tony Griffin, Larry King, John C. McDonnell
Episode 3
Luther bites off more than he can chew when he moves into a new apartment -- in a seniors-only community -- and three women compete for his attentions.
Directed by Craig T. NelsonWritten by Eric HorstedGuest stars Parley Baer, Jennifer Bassey, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Georgann Johnson, Lois Nettleton
Episode 4
Hayden and Christine decide to try adoption but learn that their ages may complicate the process; a new secretary puts Luther and Dawber under her spell.
Directed by Gordon HuntGuest stars Julio Oscar Mechoso, Mark Davenport, Vicki Juditz, Claudette Nevins, April Ortiz, Don Sparks
Episode 5
A pregnant women considers the Foxes as prospective adoptive parents for her baby; Luther and Dauber try to win over the rest of the Breakers' coaching staff.
Directed by Gordon HuntGuest stars Shashawnee Hall, John Valdetero, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Vicki Juditz, Cliff Bemis, A. J. Langer
Episode 6
The Breakers' prospect for winning games seem bleak until Hayden's star quarterback from Minnesota State shows an interest in joining the team.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Christopher B. Duncan, Todd Susman, John Valdetero, Julio Oscar Mechoso
Episode 7
After Doris fires the hostile host (Bakay) of her TV station's post-game show, she surprises Hayden by taking Luther's suggestion for a replacement: Christine.
Directed by Jeff MeyerGuest stars Katherine Helmond, Nick Bakay
Episode 8
Hayden regrets sponsoring Luther's harebrained investment in ""Turtle World"" when he learns that the animals featured in the attraction are dying in captivity.
Directed by Craig T. NelsonGuest stars Tom Poston, Sandy E. Scott, Vicki Juditz, Scotch Byerley, Eric Dickerson, Henry Gibson, Walter Payton, Ronnie Schell
Episode 9
Luther muzzles his true feelings about the death of his beloved dog, Quincy, until Doris offers him some advice.
Written by Scott BuckGuest stars Katherine Helmond, Shashawnee Hall, John Valdetero
Episode 10
Hayden and Luther try to iron out their differences over Luther's relationship with Doris. Meanwhile, in spite of the team's losing season, the coaching staff perks up.
Written by Cindy ChupackGuest stars Shashawnee Hall, John Valdetero, Julio Oscar Mechoso
Episode 11
Hayden fumes when the Burleighs come for a surprise visit and then extend their stay.
Guest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Charles Hallahan, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Vicki Juditz
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Craig T. NelsonWritten by Erika KaestleGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Jed Rhein
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Jay KlecknerGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Katherine Helmond, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Vicki Juditz, Jim Chiros, Dan Dierdorf
Episode 14
Hayden loses his appetite when Christine invites soon-to-be-fired player Matt Luba over for dinner.
Directed by Jeff MeyerWritten by Phil RosenthalGuest stars Steve Fitchpatrick, Connie Ray, Chelsea Russo, Jordan Warkol
Episode 15
The father of the unborn baby whom Hayden and Christine plan to adopt comes back into Julie's life.
Directed by Jeff MeyerGuest stars Barbara Murray, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Vicki Juditz, A. J. Langer, Jane Downs, Bruce French, Noah Nelson, Dede Roan
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Jeff MeyerWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, John Valdetero, Charles Bouvier, Tim Conway
Episode 17
Christine needs to cheer up Hayden after a doctor connects his diminished sex drive to "male menopause."
Directed by Jay KlecknerWritten by Cindy ChupackGuest stars Vicki Juditz, Ferrari Farris, Claudette Mink
Episode 18
Hayden rallies support for the team after Doris decides to move the Breakers to Los Angeles.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Eddie George, Sam Lloyd, Sean Masterson
Episode 19
Dauber turns a deaf ear to Hayden's advice while choosing a new car, and winds up with a model that he can't afford.
Directed by Jeff MeyerWritten by Eric HorstedGuest stars Vicki Juditz, Michael C. McCarthy, Michael O'Connor, Andrea Parker
Episode 20
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."
Directed by Tony DowGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Katherine Helmond, Shashawnee Hall, John Valdetero, Vicki Juditz, Heather McPhaul, John O'Hurley
Episode 21
When Luther burns himself at Hayden's barbecue, he skewers his host with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit for negligence.
Directed by Craig T. NelsonGuest stars Jim Boeke, Eric Christmas, James McDonnell, Don Perry
Episode 22
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.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Leslie Jordan, Mark Blankfield, Kevin Brief, Andy Flaster, Benjamin Lum, William J. White
Episode 23
Luther gets a shot at impressing Doris's high-class friends when he claims to be an expert hunter.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Cindy ChupackGuest stars Katherine Helmond, Franklin Cover, Nicolas Coster, Walter Addison, Anne Gee Byrd, Channing Chase, Tommy Madden, Millicent Martin
Episode 24
Hayden fears he'll look like a dummy if he fumbles the Breakers' first-choice pick in the NFL draft. Cameos include Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and receiver Keyshawn Johnson.
Directed by Phil RosenthalWritten by Nelson CostelloGuest stars Katherine Helmond, Todd Susman, Mike Ditka, Keyshawn Johnson, Jerry Jones
Episode 25
Adoption complications develop when Julie's father returns.
Directed by Jeff MeyerWritten by Eric HorstedGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Janet Carroll, Cliff Bemis, A. J. Langer, Bruce French, Noah Nelson, Craig Anton, Jeanette Miller
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Craig T. NelsonCoach Hayden Fox
Jerry Van DykeLuther Van Dam
Shelley FabaresChristine Armstrong
Bill FagerbakkeDauber Dybinski
Kenneth KimminsHoward Burleigh
Kris KammStuart Rosebrock
Clare CareyKelly Fox
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