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Season 1 – The Bad News Bears

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Former baseball player coaches a misfit baseball team.
The Bad News Bears — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Bad News Bears squanders the original film's edge and chemistry in favor of bland, overly cutesy sitcom antics, leaving even Jack Warden's solid performance unable to rescue its lack of humor and charm.

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Eric Mink St. Louis Post-Dispatch Apr 1
"Bad News Bears" is hit-and-miss. Jack Warden is strong, but the scripts kill you with cuteness. Go to Full Review Donn Downey Globe and Mail Apr 1
It's hard to muster any affection for a kid who devotes his energies to making his life miserable for the adults who are trying to help him. Go to Full Review Lee Margulies Los Angeles Times Apr 1
It's not delightful. It's dull. Go to Full Review Tom McMahon Windsor Star Apr 10
It wasn't a laugh a minute, but Jack Warden is a good replacement for Matthau. Go to Full Review Victoria Lee Biggers Gannett News Service Apr 1
It is sad to see Jack Warden fail in any series. He is a marvelous actor, proving himself just as at home with comedy as he is with tough police drama. But it is difficult to believe this series can last. Go to Full Review Robert Bowden Tampa Bay Times Apr 1
Without the realism of the film's vulgarity, the television version is left with kids bumping into each other. And that's not funny for long. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jack Warden

Morris Buttermaker

J. Brennan Smith

Mike Engelberg

Tricia Cast

Amanda Wurlitzer

Billy Jayne

Rudi Stein

Sparky Marcus

Leslie Ogilvie

Corey Feldman

Regi Tower

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 24, 1979 Here Comes the Coach A former baseball player (Jack Warden) must coach youngsters. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 31, 1979 Amanda Joins the Bears Amanda agrees to pitch in exchange for a pair of jeans. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 7, 1979 Nakedness Is Next to Godliness Buttermaker insists all players take showers. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 21, 1979 The Kelly Story A girl-watching motorcycle enthusiast helps the team. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 28, 1979 Tanner's Bird A decrepit racehorse sits on Tanner's parakeet. Details Episode 6 Aired May 5, 1979 Emily Loves Morris The Bears envision romance for Emily and Buttermaker. Details Episode 7 Aired May 12, 1979 The Food Caper Buttermaker investigates the theft of cafeteria food. Details Episode 8 Aired May 19, 1979 Men Will Be Boys Buttermaker wants to win a game at all costs. Details Episode 9 Aired May 26, 1979 Three's a Crowd Amanda encourages romance between her mother and Buttermaker. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 2, 1979 Save the Bears The Bears solicit funds for new uniforms. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 9, 1979 Dance Fever A rival dancer challenges Ahmad. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 23, 1979 Fielder's Choice Buttermaker tries to help Lupus gain confidence. Details

Season Info

Network
CBS
Genre
Comedy, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 24, 1979