Coach (1989–1997)

1. S01E01Kelly and the ProfessorFebruary 28, 1989 7.5Kelly tells Hayden she had a date with a faculty member, and he wants to know who.
2. S01E02PilotMarch 1, 1989 8.0Kelly's return to Minnesota for college awakens Hayden's paternal instincts, disrupting his relationship with Christine.
3. S01E03Kelly, Meet ChristineMarch 8, 1989 9.0Christine demands Hayden be truthful with Kelly about their relationship.
4. S01E04I'm in Love with a Boy Named StuartMarch 15, 1989 8.0Hayden detests Kelly's new boyfriend.
5. S01E05The Loss WeekendMarch 22, 1989 9.0A losing streak makes Hayden unpleasant company for Christine.
6. S01E06Season's bestGambling for MeatApril 5, 1989 9.5Hayden 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 ha
7. S01E0719 CandlesApril 12, 1989 8.5Hayden plans a quiet birthday celebration for Kelly, who invites Stuart.
8. S01E08Parents' WeekendApril 19, 1989 9.0Christine is seized by an uncontrollable urge to get a look at Hayden's ex-wife, who's come up for Parents' Weekend.
9. S01E09I'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was DeadApril 26, 1989 8.0Hayden consoles a wealthy alumnus' widow to secure a substantial donation.
10. S01E10Define RomanceMay 3, 1989 8.0Hayden feels threatened when Christine dates another.
11. S01E11Whose Team Is It, Anyway?May 17, 1989 7.0Although Hayden needs a victory in his last game for a winning season, he may be forced to bench his star player for skipping practice.
12. S01E12Hoot, Hoot HikeMay 31, 1989 8.0The poetry of football is turned into ballet by Kelly's dance instructor, who envisions a pas de deux with technical advisor Hayden.
13. S01E13Dauber's Blow-OutJune 7, 1989 8.0Anti-fun Riley Pringle of the Conduct Committee joins Hayden in supervising Dauber's season-ending party.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01I Don't Know Much About Art, But I Know What Makes Me MadNovember 21, 1989—Hayden dislikes art; Christine dislikes his attitude.
2. S02E02Dauber's Got a GirlNovember 28, 1989—Hayden feuds with the girls' basketball coach, Dauber's new flame.
3. S02E03Bring Me the Head of Stuart Rosebrock (1)December 5, 1989—Hayden unwittingly splits Kelly and Stuart when he reluctantly accepts a dinner invitation and enjoys the floor show supplied by the bickeri
4. S02E04If a Coach Falls in the Woods (2)December 12, 1989—Hayden runs away to protest Kelly's wedding to Stuart.
5. S02E05If Keith Jackson Calls, I'll Be at My Therapist'sDecember 19, 1989—Game pressure gives Hayden a facial tic before a national telecast.
6. S02E06I'm in the Mood for LutherDecember 26, 1989—Christine fixes Luther up with a friend.
7. S02E07A Man and a Woman (and Two Theater Majors)January 2, 1990—Bickering Kelly and Stuart invade Christine and Hayden's intimate weekend.
8. S02E08The InvestmentJanuary 9, 1990—After Hayden convinces Luther to invest in the Touchdown Club, an opening night mishap threatens their partnership and their friendship when
9. S02E09I've Got a SecretJanuary 16, 1990—When Hayden secretly recruits a top quarterback, Christine blabs to a sportscaster.
10. S02E10The Curley O'Brien AwardJanuary 23, 1990—Hayden plans a victory party for an anticipated award.
11. S02E11The Rosebrocks of WisconsinJanuary 30, 1990—When Hayden objects to Kelly spending all her time in Wisconsin with her new family, Kelly forces her father to meet her in-laws.
12. S02E12Coaches ConferenceFebruary 13, 1990—Hayden meets his idols at a conference, but his dreams of swimming with the big fishes drown in a sea of anonymity.
13. S02E13Carnival KnowledgeFebruary 20, 1990—Coach Watkins gets revenge on Hayden when he mans a booth at the college carnival.
14. S02E14Haven't I Slept with You Somewhere Before?February 27, 1990—Hayden believes the new president of Minnesota State is a woman with whom he once had a fling.
15. S02E15HomewreckersMarch 6, 1990—Hayden seeks Luther's companionship while Christine works on the weekend, and while she is away nearly destroys her apartment.
16. S02E16Professor DoolittleMarch 13, 1990—Hayden enrolls his team in the academic class he's been required to teach, and sets out to make it ""the easiest history class in history.""
17. S02E17Sunshine on My Shoulder Makes Me Happy: A Show About Bird RansomMarch 20, 1990—Hayden loses Luther's prized bird while the assistant coach vacations.
18. S02E18Kelly GirlApril 3, 1990—Hayden is pleased when Kelly volunteers to fill in for his vacationing secretary.
19. S02E19A Jerk at the OperaApril 17, 1990—When Hayden refuses to accompany Christine to the opera, she asks her old flame, and a predictably jealous Hayden follows them in disguise.
20. S02E20Poodle SpringsMay 15, 1990—Hayden impresses Judy's parents when he saves their pet poodle.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01That Shouldn't HappenSeptember 25, 1990—Hayden, ecstatic about his team being ranked top-20 for the first time, meets Christine's mother, then is shattered when his star player Bo
2. S03E02Magnificent AbscessionOctober 2, 1990—When Hayden has to miss a game because of a bad tooth, Luther must coach via phone instructions from him.
3. S03E03The Day That Moses Came to TownOctober 9, 1990—Hayden gets jealous when the university president woos a basketball coach from Boston with promises of grandiose perks.
4. S03E04Is This Your First Time on the Riverboat, Miss Watkins?October 16, 1990—Hayden reluctantly allows archrival Watkins to sit in on his poker night.
5. S03E05Hayden's in the Kitchen with DinahOctober 23, 1990—Hayden promises to stay with a bedridden Christine, rather than attend a long-awaited team victory celebration.
6. S03E06Hayden and Luther's Excellent AdventureOctober 30, 1990—Hayden and Luther get stranded out of town the night Hayden is to escort Christine to an awards banquet in her honor.
7. S03E07The Break-UpNovember 6, 1990—Hayden forsakes football with the guys to meet Christine's antique-dealer friend.
8. S03E08The Iceman GoethNovember 13, 1990—Even at a victory party, and with Elaine trying to seduce him, Hayden remains depressed over his breakup with Christine.
9. S03E09Cabin FeverNovember 27, 1990—Christine wants all her belongings out of Hayden's house, and Luther might move in next door.
10. S03E10Men Don't HealDecember 4, 1990—Irritable over his breakup with Christine, Hayden attends a self-help group.
11. S03E11When Hayden Met ChristineDecember 11, 1990—Dateless for a charity ball, Hayden flashes back four years to when he first met Christine, at the same affair.
12. S03E12Christmas BrainsDecember 18, 1990 8.0Grinch Hayden's ex-wife unexpectedly shows up at his holiday party with a gift idea that will make all his Christmases merry: she helps him
13. S03E13Dauber GraduatesJanuary 8, 1991—When Dauber finally graduates after eight years, Hayden promotes him to full-time coach, and their relationship changes.
14. S03E14Puppy LoveJanuary 22, 1991—Hayden concocts a wild tale to keep a promised $10 million donation from going to the basketball department instead.
15. S03E15The Marion Kind (1)February 5, 1991—Christine persuades Luther to have lunch with the reconciling best friend who stole his girl 37 years ago.
16. S03E16The Marion Kind (2)February 12, 1991—When Luther's old friend steals his girlfriend again, Hayden and Peter try to spare Luther's feelings by hiding the fact.
17. S03E17Leonard Kraleman: All-AmericanFebruary 19, 1991—Hayden tries to discourage a scrawny, unpopular student who wants to try out for the football team, and Christine schools him in the art of
18. S03E182 BRs, MTN VWFebruary 26, 1991—Whiny, well-meaning Stuart nearly drives Hayden to murder on a ski trip with Christine and Kelly.
19. S03E19Hurley-BurleighMarch 12, 1991—On his first trip to Las Vegas, athletic director Howard wants to sow some wild oats.
20. S03E20Hayden Fox for Universal JocksMarch 26, 1991—When Hayden discovers Christine's salary dwarfs his own, he decides to make extra cash as a spokesperson for an athletic supporter company.
21. S03E21A Father and Son ReunionApril 2, 1991—Hayden reunites Luther and his long-lost father.
22. S03E22Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best FriendApril 9, 1991—Cash-poor Hayden buys Christine's engagement ring from a cut-rate jeweler/dentist.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01The Kick-off and the Kiss-offOctober 1, 1991—Hayden's photograph appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated after his team is ranked in the top 20.
2. S04E02Since My Beaver Left MeOctober 8, 1991—Hayden tries to console Kelly, who would rather tell it to Christine.
3. S04E03Don't Get Mad, Get CooleyOctober 15, 1991—Convinced that Hayden deliberately sold him a broken-down truck, Luther reports Hayden to a TV consumer reporter.
4. S04E04A Real Guy's GuyOctober 29, 1991—Hayden pressures Kelly to date his star player, whom she finds very attractive -- until he tells her he is gay.
5. S04E05Any Place I Hang Myself Is HomeNovember 5, 1991—Hayden grudgingly agrees to go house hunting with Christine, then buys a house without consulting her.
6. S04E06Requiem for a GroundskeeperNovember 12, 1991—Hayden receives an oddball inheritance from an acquaintance.
7. S04E07I Think I Can't, I Think I Can'tNovember 19, 1991—Hayden and Luther spend an excruciating trip snowbound in a cramped train compartment after Luther trades in their plane tickets following a
8. S04E08I Hate BarbaraNovember 26, 1991—Hayden regrets his honesty when he tells Christine he hates her friend.
9. S04E09LoonstruckDecember 3, 1991—The call of the loon forebodes more than Hayden expected when he agrees to speak at Burleigh's Fraternal Order of the Loon.
10. S04E10The Pineapple Bowl (1)December 10, 1991—Hayden is beaten before he plays his first bowl game when he learns the opposing coach is his former mentor.
11. S04E11The Pineapple Bowl (2)December 17, 1991—Hayden halts pre-game hoopla after a star player is injured in a bizarre limo accident.
12. S04E12Rizzendough RevisitedJanuary 7, 1992—Hayden vies with Watkins for a benefactor's favor and her donations by leading an exercise class for seniors.
13. S04E13Return of the Marriage KillerJanuary 14, 1992—Hayden reveals secrets about his ex-wife Beth when her new fiancé asks him for advice.
14. S04E14War of the DopesFebruary 4, 1992—A careless comment results in a food fight when Dauber moves into Luther's apartment building.
15. S04E15The Woodchuck, the Beaver and the Fox: A Menage a TroisFebruary 11, 1992—Kelly is the one surprised at Grandpa Rosebrock's 90th birthday party when Stuart arrives with his new girlfriend.
16. S04E16No Good Deed Goes UnpunishedFebruary 18, 1992—When an arrogant chauvinist millionaire insults his girlfriend in public, Hayden and Christine come to her defense.
17. S04E17Last of the Red-Hot LuthersFebruary 25, 1992—After a one-night stand with Hayden's 60-year-old secretary, Luther is too ashamed to face her the next morning.
18. S04E18The Old Fish and the ShoesMarch 17, 1992—Christine sells Hayden's Johnny Unitas-autographed football shoes; Luther catches the biggest pike in the lake only to lose it.
19. S04E19Dateline-BangkokApril 28, 1992—Kelly falls for a correspondent stationed in Bangkok; Luther is upset because he thinks he's shrinking.
20. S04E20If That's Opportunity, Don't AnswerMay 5, 1992—A network job offer poses Christine a dilemma: to stay in Minnesota with Hayden or move to New York.
21. S04E21Frequent Flyers, Crossed WiresMay 12, 1992—Hayden and Christine have conflicting commitments when a network premiere party is scheduled the same night as Hayden's sports banquet, at w
22. S04E22Can We Go Home Now?May 19, 1992—The stress of a long-distance relationship troubles Hayden; Luther and Dauber refinish Hayden's game-room floor. Finally the Hayden-Christin

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01To Air Is HumanSeptember 8, 1992—Hayden wins his first football game of the year and proposes to Christine on his new live television show.
2. S05E02Big Brother, Little BrainSeptember 22, 1992—Dauber's relationship with his girlfriend Judy is threatened when he becomes a Big Brother to an 8-year-old.
3. S05E03Father of the YearSeptember 29, 1992—Hayden hires Kelly's roommate to act as his daughter when Kelly refuses to attend his Father of the Year banquet.
4. S05E04Born LutherOctober 6, 1992—Luther complains to Hayden about the lack of recognition for his contribution to the team's success -- then must face the media when the tea
5. S05E05Shirley Burleigh, Girlie FridayOctober 13, 1992—Howard's wife Shirley comes to work in the athletic department as his temporary secretary and drives him crazy; Luther and Dauber fight to k
6. S05E06Rizzendough RendezvousOctober 20, 1992—Hayden's enthusiasm for fund-raising threatens Luther's romance with wealthy widow Mrs. Rizzendough.
7. S05E07Love Me TenderOctober 27, 1992—Luther reveals his true opinion of Christine following a close brush with death.
8. S05E08The Bachelor PartyNovember 10, 1992—Johnny Unitas, Dick Butkus and Bubba Smith upset Luther when they host Hayden's bachelor party.
9. S05E09DresswreckersNovember 17, 1992—Christine's plans for a perfect wedding go from bad to worse after Luther sets her wedding dress on fire.
10. S05E10VowsNovember 25, 1992—Hayden and Christine marry in her childhood home.
11. S05E11The Patriot BowlDecember 2, 1992—Hayden's team plays in the Patriot Bowl under horrendous conditions.
12. S05E12My True Love Gave to Me...December 16, 1992 9.0Hayden's and Dauber's gifts to the women in their lives accidentally get switched -- and Judy thinks Dauber is proposing to her when she unw
13. S05E13The Commercial (1)January 6, 1993—Hayden is set to star in a coffee commercial with Christine, but his part is recast; Luther decides to write a screenplay.
14. S05E14The Commercial (2)January 13, 1993—Hayden tries to restrain his jealousy over Christine's on-air romance with her new co-star in the coffee commercial.
15. S05E15Buzzy MoneyJanuary 27, 1993—Hayden is thrilled when Kelly receives a large check from her ex-husband, until he learns her plans for the money.
16. S05E16Vegas OddsFebruary 3, 1993—Hayden and Christine impulsively decide to get married while spending the weekend with Luther in Las Vegas.
17. S05E17Burden of the BurleighsFebruary 17, 1993—Hayden and Christine are driven crazy when Howard and Shirley decide to become their best friends.
18. S05E18The Bigger They AreFebruary 24, 1993—One of Hayden's former football players is forced into early retirement because of a surprising medical problem, despite his very real knee
19. S05E19LutharioMarch 10, 1993—Luther begins questioning the relationship when his romance with Lorraine heats up.
20. S05E20Dirty TricksMarch 31, 1993—Judy threatens to quit coaching at Minnesota State when Hayden plays one last practical joke on her during an important ceremony.
21. S05E21About FaceMay 5, 1993—Hayden tries to convince Christine that she does not need a face-lift to improve her chances in a job search.
22. S05E22Why So Happy, Hayden?May 12, 1993—Hayden attempts to recruit Tyler Roberts, the country's top high-school football player from Note Dame.
23. S05E23One for the RoadMay 19, 1993—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.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Baby on Board?September 14, 1993—Hayden is rattled as he tries to nurse his new team to victory, even as Christine announces she wants to have a baby.
2. S06E02Belly of the BeastSeptember 21, 1993—Hayden stands up in court for Luther's defendant dog Quincy, who bit the MSU bandleader; Christine dozes during Hayden's advances.
3. S06E03Nice Job If You Can Get ItSeptember 28, 1993—Hayden's overactive ego has him convinced that Christine's success is not her own doing.
4. S06E04The Luck Stops HereOctober 5, 1993—Luther and Hayden have vastly different views on the reasons for the team's success.
5. S06E05If She Can Make It There...October 12, 1993—Kelly's desire to work in New York upsets Hayden.
6. S06E06Uneasy RidersOctober 26, 1993—Hayden and Dauber buy motorcycles.
7. S06E07Piece O' CakeNovember 2, 1993—Luther, feeling a bit lonely, befriends a boy (Smollett) in need of a father
8. S06E08Running on EmptyNovember 9, 1993—Christine gingerly suggests that she and Hayden visit a fertility clinic.
9. S06E09It Came from New YorkNovember 16, 1993—Kelly, having taken a bite out of the Big Apple, comes home for Thanksgiving a changed woman -- one that Hayden doesn't particularly like.
10. S06E10The PlaybookNovember 30, 1993—The playbook falls into enemy hands on the eve of Hayden's biggest game.
11. S06E11The Pioneer BowlDecember 7, 1993—On the day of the Pioneer Bowl, an accident puts Luther in the hospital with a concussion -- but the team wins the National Championship any
12. S06E12Christmas of the Van DamnedDecember 14, 1993—Luther makes a nuisance of himself after tracing his family tree and learning of a large group of Van Dams living in the area.
13. S06E13The BabywreckersJanuary 4, 1994—Hayden is rattled when he and Christine agree to watch an infant for the weekend.
14. S06E14Coach for a Day (1)January 11, 1994—Luther is offered the job of head football coach at nearby small Aberdeen college.
15. S06E15Coach for a Day (2)January 18, 1994—Luther is embarrassed to confess his new job: managing a miniature golf course.
16. S06E16My Cup Runneth OverFebruary 8, 1994—Hayden begins wearing a special device to increase his sperm count. As a Valentine's gift he goes on Christine's TV show, where his special
17. S06E17Like Father, Like DaughterFebruary 15, 1994—Kelly can't attend when Hayden goes to New York to receive the Coach of the Year award.
18. S06E18The Devil in Mrs. BurleighFebruary 22, 1994—While Howard and Hayden are away at a conference, Shirley confides in Christine that she's become attracted to another man.
19. S06E19Blue Chip BluesMarch 1, 1994—The Screaming Eagles try to recruit the nations top QB. The players father roomed with Haden in college. After a one on one conversation wit
20. S06E20The Stand-InMarch 8, 1994—Fed up with trying to increase his fertility, Hayden looks into getting a sperm donor -- quarterback Troy Aikman.
21. S06E21Something Old, Something NewMarch 22, 1994—An old girlfriend's visit rekindles Dauber's feelings and jeopardizes his relationship with Judy.
22. S06E22One of the GuysApril 5, 1994—Christine goes fishing with the guys and catches the biggest fish.
23. S06E23My Best Friend's GirlMay 3, 1994—Hayden and Christine have lukewarm reactions to Luther's outrageously uninhibited date.
24. S06E24Goodbye, Mr. PuttsMay 10, 1994—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 ge
25. S06E25Head Like a WheelMay 17, 1994—On his 49th birthday, Hayden wants to drive a race car.
26. S06E26Retrospective (1)May 24, 1994—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
27. S06E27Retrospective (2)May 24, 1994—In this second of the two-part interview with Mary Hart, the show explores Hayden's relationships with the other significant people in his l

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Pros & ConsSeptember 12, 1994—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,
2. S07E02It Should Happen to YouSeptember 19, 1994—Hayden hires an image consultant who sets out to make him a superstar.
3. S07E03Graceless Under FireSeptember 26, 1994—Hayden's image consultant Susan Miller gets underfoot when he coaches the team.
4. S07E04Judy's TurnOctober 3, 1994—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
5. S07E05Above and Beyond the Call of HaydenOctober 10, 1994—Luther spends more time with Ruthanne and less with Hayden.
6. S07E06InconceivableOctober 17, 1994—Hayden and Christine have a major marital blowup over her seeming ""impregnability"" and the consequent mechanical nature of their recent lo
7. S07E07JailbirdsOctober 24, 1994—Against Hayden's advice, Christine attends a bachelorette party thrown by Ruthanne and gets into trouble.
8. S07E08My Fair AgentNovember 7, 1994—Hayden blames Christine for his sexist attitude toward an attractive co-worker.
9. S07E09Be a Good SportNovember 14, 1994—Cuts in the non-football athletic budget force Hayden into a televised debate.
10. S07E10Working GirlNovember 21, 1994—Carter gives Bill Jennings an audition tape of one of his beautiful broadcasting students. Carter intends to replace Christine with a young
11. S07E11Out of ControlNovember 28, 1994—An opposing player is badly hurt after Hayden encourages rough play.
12. S07E12The Popcorn BowlDecember 12, 1994—Just before a big bowl game, a rumor breaks out that Hayden may be taking a job in the pros.
13. S07E13Luther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 StepsDecember 19, 1994—Luther and Ruthanne try to help each other shed bad habits.
14. S07E14Did Someone Call Me Snorer?January 9, 1995—Hayden refuses to go quietly when Christine insists that he head off his snoring problem with a trip to a sleep therapy clinic.
15. S07E15Close Encounters of the Worst KindJanuary 16, 1995—Hayden and Christine agree to work out their marital problems via an anonymous ""encounter weekend"" for couples, but the entire process bre
16. S07E16The KickerJanuary 23, 1995—A letter from a European prospect inspires Hayden to go on an international recruiting trip -- to a country that's under martial law.
17. S07E17The Walk-OnFebruary 6, 1995—Hayden refuses to admit that a middle-aged prospect might be too old to play on the team, and becomes his biggest supporter.
18. S07E18Call Me CupidFebruary 13, 1995—A Valentine's Day dinner gives three couples heartburn when Hayden's efforts to fix up a lovelorn Dauber entirely miss their mark.
19. S07E19JohnsonwreckersFebruary 20, 1995—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
20. S07E20The Day I Met Frank GiffordFebruary 27, 1995—Luther feels left out when Hayden and Christine are invited to New York for a dinner honoring Frank Gifford.
21. S07E21Kelly's New Guy (1)March 13, 1995—When Hayden's daughter Kelly brings home new boyfriend Peter, Hayden is appalled to learn that Peter is the same age as Hayden.
22. S07E22Kelly's New Guy (2)March 20, 1995—Kelly and Dauber decide to keep their relationship a secret from Hayden, but fate throws a monkey wrench into their plans.
23. S07E23Ten Percent of NothingApril 5, 1995—Luther risks losing agent Art Hibke by making a self-arranged promotional appearance without telling Art -- and then refusing to pay his com
24. S07E24Oh, a Pro Job (1)May 3, 1995—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 sur
25. S07E25Oh, a Pro Job (2)May 10, 1995—Hayden is tempted by an offer to coach a professional team, but fears that its eccentric owner would make all the big decisions herself.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Is It Hot In Here, or Is It Me? (1)September 12, 1995—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 gam
2. S08E02Is It Hot In Here, or Is It Me? (2)September 19, 1995—Hayden tries to win over both Doris and the press while readying the Breakers for their first game.
3. S08E03Fool for LunchSeptember 26, 1995—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
4. S08E04She's Having Our Baby (1)October 17, 1995—Hayden and Christine decide to try adoption but learn that their ages may complicate the process; a new secretary puts Luther and Dawber und
5. S08E05She's Having Our Baby (2)October 24, 1995—A pregnant women considers the Foxes as prospective adoptive parents for her baby; Luther and Dauber try to win over the rest of the Breaker
6. S08E06Bo KnowsOctober 31, 1995—The Breakers' prospect for winning games seem bleak until Hayden's star quarterback from Minnesota State shows an interest in joining the te
7. S08E07Coach's CorneredNovember 7, 1995—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 repl
8. S08E08Turtle WorldNovember 14, 1995—Hayden regrets sponsoring Luther's harebrained investment in ""Turtle World"" when he learns that the animals featured in the attraction are
9. S08E09There's Got to Be a Mourning After (1)November 21, 1995—Luther muzzles his true feelings about the death of his beloved dog, Quincy, until Doris offers him some advice.
10. S08E10There's Got to Be a Mourning After (2)November 28, 1995—Hayden and Luther try to iron out their differences over Luther's relationship with Doris. Meanwhile, in spite of the team's losing season,
11. S08E11Bye Bye Burleigh (1)December 5, 1995—Hayden fumes when the Burleighs come for a surprise visit and then extend their stay.
12. S08E12Bye Bye Burleigh (2)December 12, 1995—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 se
13. S08E13The Tight EndDecember 19, 1995—While Hayden's priority is the Breakers' first game of the season, Doris is concerned with re-signing a handsome washout (Wahlheim) so he ca
14. S08E14Nice Guys Get CutJanuary 2, 1996—Hayden loses his appetite when Christine invites soon-to-be-fired player Matt Luba over for dinner.
15. S08E15Her Boyfriend's BackJanuary 30, 1996—The father of the unborn baby whom Hayden and Christine plan to adopt comes back into Julie's life.
16. S08E16The GardenerFebruary 6, 1996—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
17. S08E17Patching Things UpFebruary 13, 1996—Christine needs to cheer up Hayden after a doctor connects his diminished sex drive to "male menopause."
18. S08E18Save the WaveFebruary 20, 1996—Hayden rallies support for the team after Doris decides to move the Breakers to Los Angeles.
19. S08E19Dauber's VehicleFebruary 27, 1996—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.
20. S08E20QuarantineMarch 12, 1996—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
21. S08E21Van Damn vs. FoxMarch 19, 1996—When Luther burns himself at Hayden's barbecue, he skewers his host with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit for negligence.
22. S08E22Fantasy CampApril 2, 1996—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 h
23. S08E23Luther Get Your GunApril 30, 1996—Luther gets a shot at impressing Doris's high-class friends when he claims to be an expert hunter.
24. S08E24A Player to Be Named LaterMay 7, 1996—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 Jer
25. S08E25Somebody's BabyMay 21, 1996—Adoption complications develop when Julie's father returns.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Sleepless in OrlandoSeptember 28, 1996—When Christine and baby Timothy both become ill, an exhausted Hayden has too much to do while preparing for an important game.
2. S09E02Just Short of the GoalOctober 5, 1996—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
3. S09E03Last Tango in OrlandoOctober 12, 1996—When Doris brings in a gorgeous Brazilian soccer player to play kicker for the Breakers, Hayden is skeptical of his talent, while Luther bec
4. S09E04Isn't It Romantic?October 19, 1996—Hayden's plans for an evening of dinner and dancing go awry when Christine resists leaving their baby at home.
5. S09E05We Can Never DieOctober 26, 1996—Hayden and Christine ask the Burleighs to become Tim's legal guardians, but the eccentric couple's enthusiasm causes the Foxes to reconsider
6. S09E06GrimmworldOctober 26, 1996—Dauber's fairy-tale romance with his new girlfriend is jeopardized when he begins to suspect that Hayden doesn't approve.
7. S09E07In the MoneyDecember 11, 1996—When Luther and Doris plan to get married, Howard plans a huge televised half-time wedding for them during the Breakers vs. Niners game. Unf
8. S09E08You Win Some, You Lose SomeDecember 18, 1996—When Hayden and Christine made plans to celebrate Christmas in Minnesota, they never believed the Breakers had any chance of making it to th
9. S09E09Wings Over BuffaloDecember 25, 1996—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 p
10. S09E10Somewhere Out ThereJanuary 8, 1997—In this very special episode which analogizes nine years of relationships between friends and family, Dauber believes he is contacted by ali
11. S09E11A Boy and His DollJanuary 22, 1997—Howard and Shirley give Timothy a doll, but Luther feels the boy should have more masculine influences.
12. S09E12The Body GardenerFebruary 5, 1997—When Hayden's former gardener Kenny is fired by the Breakers, the guilt-ridden coach writes him a glowing job recommendation. But Hayden com
13. S09E13To Ski or Not to SkiFebruary 12, 1997—When Doris invites the whole gang to spend Valentine's Day weekend at a ski resort she's thinking about buying, Hayden helps Christine conqu
14. S09E14It's a Swamp ThingFebruary 19, 1997—When Hayden, Luther, Dauber and Howard decide to celebrate "Man Week" in the Florida Everglades, Doris, Christine and Shirley decide to take
15. S09E15Viva Las RatingsFebruary 26, 1997—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
16. S09E16A Fox By Any Other NameMarch 12, 1997—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
17. S09E17The Stench of DeathMarch 26, 1997—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 p
18. S09E18Baby CoachesApril 2, 1997—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
19. S09E19UpsizedApril 16, 1997—Doris promotes Luther, leaving Hayden to find a new defensive coordinator, a job he thinks would be perfect for Dick Butkus -- until the for
20. S09E20The Neighbor HoodApril 23, 1997—Skeptical Hayden warns Christine not to trust the new neighbors.
21. S09E21Leaving Orlando (1)May 7, 1997—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
22. S09E22Leaving Orlando (2)May 14, 1997—Hayden, Luther and Dauber return to Minnesota State, where they reminisce about their college-coaching years and see some familiar faces. La
23. S09E23Leaving Orlando (3)May 14, 1997—Hayden, Luther and Dauber return to Minnesota State, where they reminisce about their college-coaching years and see some familiar faces. La

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