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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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
When Christine and baby Timothy both become ill, an exhausted Hayden has too much to do while preparing for an important game.
Directed by Jeff MeyerGuest stars Tom Virtue, Brian Felker, Tom Williams, John Valdetero, Timothy Dale Agee, Jack Carter, Jesse D. Goins, J.D. Hall
Episode 2
When Hayden passes on the chance to write a memoir of his failures with the Breakers, Luther makes a play for writing it himself -- without Hayden's involvement -- then discovers the topic is living with losing.
Directed by Craig T. NelsonGuest stars Jack Riley, Richard Roat
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Ted WassWritten by Frank DunganGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Katherine Helmond, John Valdetero, Luigi Amodeo, Javier Grajeda
Episode 4
Hayden's plans for an evening of dinner and dancing go awry when Christine resists leaving their baby at home.
Directed by Jay KlecknerWritten by Cindy ChupackGuest stars Katherine Helmond, Brian Felker, Vicki Juditz, Michael Feinstein, Sharon Madden, Tracey Powlas, David St. James, Scott N. Stevens
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Gary ShimokawaGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Katherine Helmond, James McDonnell
Episode 6
Dauber's fairy-tale romance with his new girlfriend is jeopardized when he begins to suspect that Hayden doesn't approve.
Directed by Jeff MeyerWritten by Paul RedfordGuest stars Scott N. Stevens, Michael Lee Gogin, Jason Graae, Cork Hubbert, Michelle Nicastro, Ronnie Schell
Episode 7
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.
Guest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Katherine Helmond, Greg Cannone, Gil Christner, Ray Laska, Ann Walker
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Jeff MeyerWritten by Cindy ChupackGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Katherine Helmond, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Dan Dierdorf, J. Downing, Paul Hayes
Episode 9
On their way to face the Buffalo Bills in a wild-card game, Luther's love of chicken wings saddles the Breakers with a severe case of food poisoning.
Guest stars Chris Berman, Troy Brenna, Blake Clark, Richard Penn
Episode 10
In this very special episode which analogizes nine years of relationships between friends and family, Dauber believes he is contacted by aliens, and he considers leaving the Breakers, Orlando and Earth.
Written by Barry Kemp
Episode 11
Howard and Shirley give Timothy a doll, but Luther feels the boy should have more masculine influences.
Written by Cindy ChupackGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Troy Brenna, Dennis Burkley, Glenndon Chatman, Dee Jay Daniels, Brighton Hertford, Mark Christopher Lawrence
Episode 12
When Hayden's former gardener Kenny is fired by the Breakers, the guilt-ridden coach writes him a glowing job recommendation. But Hayden comes to regret that generosity when his words earn Kenny a job as his personal bodyguard.
Directed by Tony DowGuest stars Vicki Juditz, Tim Conway, Bryan Clark, Jayson Creek
Episode 13
When Doris invites the whole gang to spend Valentine's Day weekend at a ski resort she's thinking about buying, Hayden helps Christine conquer her fear of the slopes. Meanwhile, Dauber runs into his ex-fiancée Judy, which stirs some unresolved feelings. The gang heads off to a ski resort, where Hayden and Christine go their separate ways after an argument and Dauber spends his time trying to hide from Judy after spotting her in a grocery store.
Directed by Craig T. NelsonWritten by Cindy ChupackGuest stars Pam Stone, Clayton Norcross, Robert Aguilar Jr., Mark 'Moe' Fourte, Steve Hytner, Wiley M. Pickett
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Jeff MeyerWritten by Tom J. AstleGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Pat Corley, Thomas Gdala, Lyn Alicia Henderson
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Jay KlecknerGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Kathy Kinney, Jeremy Piven, Joely Fisher, Drew Carey, Brennan Felker, Brian Felker, Jim Boeke
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Tony DowWritten by Tom J. AstleGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Katherine Helmond, Brennan Felker, Brian Felker, Matt Griesser, Mark Lowenthal, Roger Kern
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Jeff MeyerGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Katherine Helmond, Kathleen Freeman, John Valdetero, Jesse D. Goins, Tracy Kolis, Elston Ridgle
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Jeff MeyerGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Katherine Helmond, Brennan Felker, Brian Felker, Doria Cook-Nelson, Catherine McClenahan, Greta Fadness
Episode 19
Doris promotes Luther, leaving Hayden to find a new defensive coordinator, a job he thinks would be perfect for Dick Butkus -- until the former linebacker shows up and starts taking over.
Directed by Gordon HuntWritten by Cindy ChupackGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Katherine Helmond, Dick Butkus, Todd Susman, Vicki Juditz, Lisa Raggio, Robert Peters
Episode 20
Skeptical Hayden warns Christine not to trust the new neighbors.
Directed by Jeff MeyerGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Katherine Helmond, Brennan Felker, Brian Felker, Tony Plana, Randee Heller, Bruce Jarchow, Kelly Perine
Episode 21
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
Directed by Jay KlecknerWritten by Tom J. AstleGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Georgia Engel, Katherine Helmond, Vicki Juditz, Bobby Vinton
Episode 22
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.
Written by Barry KempGuest stars Katherine Helmond, Earl Houston Bullock, Pat Crawford Brown, Tony Papenfuss, William Sanderson, John Voldstad, Tony Winters
Episode 23
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.
Written by Barry KempGuest stars Kenneth Kimmins, Kris Kamm, Georgia Engel, Katherine Helmond, Earl Houston Bullock, Brennan Felker, Brian Felker, Pat Crawford Brown
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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