Coach Season 9

(1996) September - May | # of Episodes : 23

Ratings

6.8

Series Details

Seasons: 9

Total Episodes: 200

Creators: Barry Kemp

Networks: ABC

Status: Ended

First Air Date: Feb 28, 1989

Recent Air Date: May 14, 1997

Run Time: m

In Production: No

Original Language: English

Age Rating: NR

Website: Link

Production Companies: Bungalow 78 Productions , Universal Television

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Main Cast

Craig T. Nelson

Coach Hayden Fox

Age : 80 | Popularity : 11%

Jerry Van Dyke

Luther Van Dam

Age : 86 | Popularity : 6%

Shelley Fabares

Christine Armstrong

Age : 80 | Popularity : 4%

Bill Fagerbakke

Dauber Dybinski

Age : 66 | Popularity : 36%

Kenneth Kimmins

Howard Burleigh

Age : 82 | Popularity : 3%

Kris Kamm

Stuart Rosebrock

Age : 59 | Popularity : 4%

Episodes

Episode 1

28 September 1996 - Sleepless in Orlando

When Christine and baby Timothy both become ill, an exhausted Hayden has too much to do while preparing for an important game.

Episode 2

05 October 1996 - Just Short of the Goal

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.

Episode 3

12 October 1996 - Last 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.

Episode 4

19 October 1996 - Isn't It Romantic?

Hayden's plans for an evening of dinner and dancing go awry when Christine resists leaving their baby at home.

Episode 5

26 October 1996 - We 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.

Episode 6

26 October 1996 - Grimmworld

Dauber's fairy-tale romance with his new girlfriend is jeopardized when he begins to suspect that Hayden doesn't approve.

Episode 7

11 December 1996 - In 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.

Episode 8

18 December 1996 - You 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.

Episode 9

25 December 1996 - Wings Over Buffalo

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.

Episode 10

08 January 1997 - Somewhere Out There

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.

Episode 11

22 January 1997 - A Boy and His Doll

Howard and Shirley give Timothy a doll, but Luther feels the boy should have more masculine influences.

Episode 12

05 February 1997 - The Body Gardener

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.

Episode 13

12 February 1997 - To Ski or Not to Ski

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.

Episode 14

19 February 1997 - It'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.

Episode 15

26 February 1997 - Viva 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.

Episode 16

12 March 1997 - A 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.

Episode 17

26 March 1997 - The 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.

Episode 18

02 April 1997 - Baby 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.

Episode 19

16 April 1997 - Upsized

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.

Episode 20

23 April 1997 - The Neighbor Hood

Skeptical Hayden warns Christine not to trust the new neighbors.

Episode 21

07 May 1997 - Leaving 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

Episode 22

14 May 1997 - Leaving Orlando (2)

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.

Episode 23

14 May 1997 - Leaving Orlando (3)

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Craig T. Nelson Jay Kleckner Barry Kemp
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