List of Coach episodes

This is a list of episodes of the television sitcom Coach. The series aired on ABC from February 28, 1989, to May 14, 1997, with 197 half-hour episodes produced over nine seasons.

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Originally aired			Nielsen ratings
			Season premiere	Season finale	Rank	Rating
	1	13	February 28, 1989	June 7, 1989	N/A	N/A
	2	20	November 21, 1989	May 15, 1990	18[1]	17.0[1]
	3	22	September 25, 1990	April 9, 1991	18[1]	15.3[1]
	4	22	October 1, 1991	May 19, 1992	10[2]	16.7[2]
	5	23	September 16, 1992	May 19, 1993	6[2]	17.5[2]
	6	27	September 14, 1993	May 24, 1994	6[2]	17.4[2]
	7	25	September 12, 1994	May 10, 1995	53[2]	10.5[2]
	8	25	September 12, 1995	May 21, 1996	14[3]	12.9[3]
	9	23	September 28, 1996	May 14, 1997	64[2]	8.1[2]

Episodes

Season 1 (1989)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	1	"Kelly and the Professor"	Michael Zinberg	Mark Ganzel	February 28, 1989
Hayden is perplexed when he learns that Kelly plans to go on a date with one of her professors. He gets her schedule, tries to guess which professor it is, and then the meddling begins. Alan Rosenberg (L.A. Law) guest stars. NOTE: This was the second episode produced but aired first on ABC as a preview episode
2	2	"Pilot"	Alan Rafkin	Elliot Stern	March 1, 1989
Hayden's fatherly instincts are awakened when Kelly comes back to Minnesota for college. But his relationship with Christine might be in for a change.
3	3	"Kelly, Meet Christine"	James Gardner	Barry Kemp	March 8, 1989
Hayden's nerves take over when he introduces Christine to Kelly. The awkward night finally ends. but now Christine is upset that Hayden wasn't more honest with Kelly about their relationship.
4	4	"I'm in Love with a Boy Named Stuart"	Michael Lembeck	Mark Ganzel & Sheldon Bull	March 15, 1989
Hayden hates Kelly's new boyfriend, Stuart, a sensitive theater arts major. But when the team mascot suddenly quits, Hayden must find a replacement. He turns to Stuart for help.
5	5	"The Loss Weekend"	Michael Zinberg	Sheldon Bull	March 22, 1989
It's going to be a great weekend for Hayden! Kelly will be in the stands cheering for his team and Christine is going to spend the weekend with him at the cabin. But the weekend goes up in smoke when his team loses for the third straight time.
6	6	"Gambling for Meat"	James Gardner	John Peaslee & Judd Pillot	April 5, 1989
Hayden's team suffers a humiliating loss. At the Touchdown Club, Luthor wins a free dinner for correctly guessing the score. To avoid NCAA sanctions, Hayden must suspend Luther.... which is only the beginning of his troubles with his assistant coach.
7	7	"19 Candles"	Arlene Sanford	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	April 12, 1989
To celebrate Kelly's 19th birthday, Hayden plans the usual - dinner out for the two of them. But when Kelly brings Stuart, Hayden's mood changes and the night disintegrates into anger and tears.
8	8	"Parents' Weekend"	James Gardner	Don Rhymer	April 19, 1989
Hayden's homely ex-wife, Beth, is coming for Parents' Weekend. Hayden hasn't told Beth about Christine because he didn't want to upset her, but when a newly slim and attractive Beth shows up, Christine is the one who gets nervous.
9	9	"I'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was Dead"	John Whitesell	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	April 26, 1989
The team's most ardent - and wealthy - fan dies, and Hayden expects a sizable donation from his will. But when the widow decides to give the money to medical research, Hayden begins a series of lies to get the money donated to the athletic department.
10	10	"Define Romance"	Andrew Chulack	Sean Clark	May 3, 1989
Christine invites Hayden to the opera, but he declines, leaving the door open for her to invite someone else. Hayden is jealous, but Christine says she has a right.... unless he opts to define their relationship.
11	11	"Whose Team Is It, Anyway?"	Arlene Sanford	Sheldon Bull	May 17, 1989
Hayden's team has a chance at a winning season... if they beat their last opponent. But this goal is threatened when their star player decides he is more important than the team and stops abiding by the team rules.
12	12	"Hoot, Hoot Hike"	Michael Lembeck	John Peaslee & Judd Pillot	May 31, 1989
Kelly's new dance instructor crates a ballet around the passion of football and asks Hayden to be her technical advisor. He quickly discovers her ulterior motive for enlisting his participation.
13	13	"Dauber's Blow-Out"	Michael T. Vetrie	Don Rhymer	June 7, 1989
It's the end of the season and Dauber plans to hold his annual out-of-control celebration. But Riley Pringle, band director and notoriously prickly head of the Conduct Committee, has an alternate plan to keep everyone in line.

Season 2 (1989–90)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
14	1	"I Don't Know Much About Art, But I Know What Makes Me Mad"	John Whitesell	Sheldon Bull	November 21, 1989
The picture isn't pretty when Hayden refuses to attend an art exhibit with Christine, and Luther enthusiastically accompanies her instead.
15	2	"Dauber's Got a Girl"	John Whitesell	Miriam Trogdon	November 28, 1989
The game of love is complicated for Dauber when he falls for the coach of a women's basketball team - who also happens to be Hayden's archenemy.
16	3	"Bring Me the Head of Stuart Rosebrock"	Michael Lembeck	Sheldon Bull	December 5, 1989
When Stuart and Kelly break-up, Hayden is initially thrilled, but he quickly realizes that he needs Stuart to help him convince Kelly to stay in school.
17	4	"If a Coach Falls in the Woods"	Michael Lembeck	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	December 12, 1989
In the conclusion of the two-part episode, Hayden refuses to attend Stuart and Kelly's impromptu wedding. Everyone tries to convince him otherwise, and it may be the most unlikely of people to save the day, Luther, who says he is the example of what not to end up as in life.
18	5	"If Keith Jackson Calls, I'll Be at My Therapist's"	Michael Lembeck	Mark Ganzel & Tom Palmer	December 19, 1989
Christine suggests that Hayden sees a therapist about his nervous twitch before his interview with sportscasters Keith Jackson and Bob Griese. Dauber, however, has an easier idea, through hypnosis.
19	6	"I'm in the Mood for Luther"	John Whitesell	Barry Kemp & Sheldon Bull	December 26, 1989
Christine sets Luther up with a blind date, leading Hayden to worry that he may be broken-hearted.
20	7	"A Man and a Woman (and Two Theatre Majors)"	John Whitesell	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	January 2, 1990
Hayden and Christine try to enjoy their anniversary, but are constantly being interrupted by the arguing Kelly and Stuart.
21	8	"The Investment"	Michael Lembeck	John Peaslee & Judd Pillot	January 9, 1990
Hayden talks Luther into making an investment in the Touchdown Club, but their friendship is jeopardized by an opening-night mishap.
22	9	"I've Got a Secret"	John Whitesell	Kathryn Baker	January 16, 1990
Hayden tries to keep his recruitment of a top quarterback a secret, but Christine's big mouth could ruin Hayden's team and their relationship.
23	10	"The Curley O'Brien Award"	Alan Rafkin	Tom Palmer & Mark Ganzel	January 23, 1990
Hayden fakes humility when he thinks he's won the prestigious Curley O'Brien Award, but fails to keep up the act when he loses to someone else.
24	11	"The Rosebrocks of Wisconsin"	Michael Lembeck	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	January 30, 1990
Hayden feels jealous of Kelly visiting her in-laws in Wisconsin, and actually appreciating it.
25	12	"Coaches Conference"	Alan Rafkin	Sheldon Bull & Barry Kemp	February 13, 1990
Hayden is overjoyed to be invited to a national coaches conference in Memphis, Tennessee, but he learns that no one is familiar with him. Luther, who is also in Memphis as a huge Elvis fan, encourages Hayden to seek recognition from noted coaches. Hayden gets a surprise talk from Hank Stram, who says there are more benefits to coaching than recognition.
26	13	"Carnival Knowledge"	Will Mackenzie	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	February 20, 1990
Hayden teaches Christine the art of negotiation when she objects to her new contract at the TV station.
27	14	"Haven't I Slept with You Somewhere Before?"	John Whitesell	Sean Clark	February 27, 1990
Hayden's job hangs in the balance when the new university president turns out to be a woman he stood up.
28	15	"Homewreckers"	Michael Zinberg	Kathryn Baker	March 6, 1990
Hayden ends up starting a chain reaction that trashes Christine's apartment when he's left alone.
29	16	"Professor Doolittle"	Tony Dow	Sheldon Bull	March 13, 1990
The new university president tells Hayden more is expected out of him, and orders him to teach a course on ancient history when football season is over. Hayden soon learns the course contains a challenging regimen on Egypt, Greece and Rome, and worries when a lot of his players enroll under the impression of "rocks for jocks".
30	17	"Sunshine on My Shoulder Makes Me Happy: A Show About Bird Ransom"	Jim Drake	Sean Clark	March 20, 1990
When Hayden agrees to look after Luther's parrot, the bird flies away and is subsequently held for ransom.
31	18	"Kelly Girl"	Alan Rafkin	John Peaslee & Judd Pillot	April 3, 1990
Kelly volunteers to be Hayden's secretary for the summer, but when she receives a better job offer, she leaves him to fend for himself. Meanwhile, Dauber starts a football camp for Pop Warner players.
32	19	"A Jerk at the Opera"	Andrew Chulack	Tom Palmer	April 17, 1990
Jealousy leads Hayden to follow Christine and an old boyfriend to the opera in disguise.
33	20	"Poodle Springs"	Tony Dow	Sean Clark	May 15, 1990
Hayden and Christine offer moral support to Dauber by going on a double date with him and Judy, who are meeting Judy's blue-blooded parents. A mishap by Dauber, Hayden and Christine put the pampered poodle of Judy's mother in jeopardy.

Season 3 (1990–91)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
34	1	"That Shouldn't Happen"	Alan Rafkin	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	September 25, 1990
Hayden braces himself for a visit from Christine's mother while preparing for the new season with a new quarterback.
35	2	"Magnificent Abscession"	Alan Rafkin	Mark Ganzel & Barry Kemp	October 2, 1990
Hayden has to sit out an upcoming game after recovering from the removal of an abscessed tooth. Luther gets a temporary promotion to head coach in a critical away game, but he must overcome something else besides the other team; his insecurity.
36	3	"The Day That Moses Came to Town"	Alan Rafkin	Lyla Oliver	October 9, 1990
The university president recruits a reputable basketball coach. Hayden, thinking this is a ploy to edge him out of his job, flies to Boston to convince the coach's wife how rotten living in Minnesota is.
37	4	"Is This Your First Time on the Riverboat, Miss Watkins?"	Alan Rafkin	Sheldon Bull	October 16, 1990
Hayden bets his entire life's savings in a poker game against Judy and nearly loses his common sense.
38	5	"Hayden's in the Kitchen with Dinah"	Alan Rafkin	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	October 23, 1990
Hayden stays home to nurse Christine back to health, then sneaks out to a party and returns with a guest.
39	6	"Hayden and Luther's Excellent Adventure"	Alan Rafkin	Sheldon Bull	October 30, 1990
Hayden and Luther go on a recruiting trip the day of Christine's big awards banquet - and end up in a backwoods part of Minnesota with some dangerous elements.
40	7	"The Break-Up"	Alan Rafkin	Barry Kemp & Sheldon Bull	November 6, 1990
Hayden and Christine break up after he innocently reveals to her friends his plans for the future - because he did not mention Christine in them.
41	8	"The Iceman Goeth"	Alan Rafkin	Mark Ganzel and Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	November 13, 1990
After breaking up with Christine, Hayden receives consolation - and an invitation - from an unexpected source.
42	9	"Cabin Fever"	Alan Rafkin	Sheldon Bull	November 27, 1990
Luther plans to buy the cabin next to Hayden's hoping to prove their friendship.
43	10	"Men Don't Heal"	Alan Rafkin	Mark Ganzel	December 4, 1990
Hayden joins a men's support group, a member of which has a date with Christine.
44	11	"When Hayden Met Christine"	Alan Rafkin	Sheldon Bull	December 11, 1990
Hayden remembers his first meeting with Christine, when she wasn't exactly taken with his charm.
45	12	"Christmas Brains"	Alan Rafkin	John Peaslee & Judd Pillot	December 18, 1990
An old girlfriend gives Hayden an idea for a Christmas gift that will make him feel merry.
46	13	"Dauber Graduates"	Alan Rafkin	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	January 8, 1991
As soon as Dauber graduates, he thinks his degree has better uses. He appeals to Hayden for greater responsibility in his job, which is approved, but refuses to wash Hayden's truck, suggesting a respect issue may be at stake.
47	14	"Puppy Love"	Alan Rafkin	Mark Ganzel	January 22, 1991
Hayden tries to impress a potential donor who loves dogs.
48	15	"The Marion Kind: Part 1"	Alan Rafkin	Sheldon Bull	February 5, 1991
Luther tries to make an estranged friend, who took his girl, eat crow at Christine's diner.
49	16	"The Marion Kind: Part 2"	Alan Rafkin	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	February 12, 1991
Luther goes insane when he finds Peter and Marion planning to elope.
50	17	"Leonard Kraleman: All-American"	Tony Dow	Sheldon Bull	February 19, 1991
Hayden is made to be academic advisor to a misfit who struggles to fit in. Hayden's advice causes the nerd to try out for the team.
51	18	"2 BRs, MTN, VW"	Tony Dow	Seth Weisbord	February 26, 1991
Christine talks Hayden into inviting Stuart and Kelly on their ski vacation, which proves to be a mistake.
52	19	"Hurley-Burleigh"	Alan Rafkin	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	March 12, 1991
Hayden tries to help Howard have fun on their trip to Vegas. When Howard wins a free dinner with a showgirl and accepts his prize, Hayden worries that he taught Howard too well.
53	20	"Hayden Fox for Universal Jocks"	Alan Rafkin	Sheldon Bull	March 26, 1991
Hayden agrees to endorse a line of athletic supporters when he learns how much Christine makes.
54	21	"A Father and Son Reunion"	Alan Rafkin	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	April 2, 1991
Hayden and Christine meet Luther's long-lost father at a sports-memorabilia shop.
55	22	"Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best Friend"	Alan Rafkin	Sheldon Bull	April 9, 1991
A dentist offers reduced prices on diamond jewelry, allowing Hayden to buy an engagement ring for Christine.

Season 4 (1991–92)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
56	1	"The Kick-off and the Kiss-off"	Alan Rafkin	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	October 1, 1991
As happy as Hayden is to have a top-ranked team and be on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Luther is worried about the magazine's infamous curse. Meanwhile, Stuart has become a hit in Hollywood after getting cast in a children's show Buzzy the Beaver, and makes an important announcement to Kelly.
57	2	"Since My Beaver Left Me"	Alan Rafkin	John Peaslee & Judd Pillot	October 8, 1991
Kelly moves back after the breakup of her marriage and Hayden must deal with the fact she is more comfortable talking to her mother than to him.
58	3	"Don't Get Mad, Get Cooley"	Alan Rafkin	Nell Scovell	October 15, 1991
Hayden tries to get a tape back from a reporter who confronted him about a defective truck he sold to Luther.
59	4	"A Real Guy's Guy"	Alan Rafkin	Teleplay by: Judd Pillot & John Peaslee Story by: Richard Raskind	October 29, 1991
Hayden has a hard time coping with the fact that one of his players is gay.
60	5	"Any Place I Hang Myself Is Home"	Alan Rafkin	Teleplay by: Thad Mumford Story by: Seth Weisbord	November 5, 1991
Hayden fears Christine's reaction when he buys them a house on impulse.
61	6	"Requiem for a Groundskeeper"	Alan Rafkin	Nell Scovell	November 12, 1991
The groundskeeper of Minnesota State dies and his will asks Hayden to sort out his affairs.
62	7	"I Think I Can't, I Think I Can't"	Alan Rafkin	Miriam Trogdon	November 19, 1991
When all the flights are overbooked, Luther suggests the team see America the old-fashioned way, by train. This threatens to derail Hayden's business relationship with Luther.
63	8	"I Hate Barbara"	Alan Rafkin	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	November 26, 1991
Hayden gets kicked out for making Christine's best friend leave.
64	9	"Loonstruck"	Alan Rafkin	Warren Bell	December 3, 1991
Hayden agrees to speak at the banquet of a men's lodge so Howard can be "High Loon", but everything falls through.
65	10	"The Pineapple Bowl: Part 1"	Alan Rafkin	Thad Mumford and John Peaslee & Judd Pillot	December 10, 1991
Hayden's coach from he was a player comes to his last game before the bowl bid. Minnesota State wins and Hayden sees who he will be taking on in the Pineapple Bowl: his old coach.
66	11	"The Pineapple Bowl: Part 2"	Alan Rafkin	Teleplay by: John Peaslee & Judd Pillot Story by: Nell Scovell	December 17, 1991
Hayden's quarterback hurts himself at a luau just before the Pineapple Bowl.
67	12	"Rizzendough Revisited"	Alan Rafkin	Miriam Trogdon	January 7, 1992
Hayden gets hurt while trying to get on Mrs. Rizzendough's good side.
68	13	"Return of the Marriage Killer"	Alan Rafkin	Warren Bell	January 14, 1992
Hayden is glad that his ex-wife is remarrying. However, after a casual conversation with Hayden, Beth's groom-to-be thinks he is too diffident and wants out. It is up to Hayden and Christine to give their blessing and assure the couple that they are for each other.
69	14	"War of the Dopes"	Alan Rafkin	Nell Scovell	February 4, 1992
Dauber moves into Luther's building, but the two come into conflict during a housewarming party.
70	15	"The Woodchuck, the Beaver and the Fox: A Menage a Trois"	Craig T. Nelson	John Peaslee & Judd Pillot	February 11, 1992
Kelly visits the Rosebrocks and cannot handle seeing Stuart, but the real surprise is that her ex-husband is regretful.
71	16	"No Good Deed Goes Unpunished"	Alan Rafkin	Pat Dougherty	February 18, 1992
Hayden and Christine attempt to aim a young woman's anger on her no-good boyfriend.
72	17	"Last of the Red-Hot Luthers"	Alan Rafkin	Judd Pillot & John Peaslee	February 25, 1992
Luther comes to regret giving Mrs. Thorkelson the birthday present that led to their private celebration.
73	18	"The Old Fish and the Shoes"	Alan Rafkin	Warren Bell	March 17, 1992
While Luther tries to catch a legendary bass, Hayden is angry with Christine for selling something she shouldn't have at his garage sale.
73	19	"Dateline-Bangkok"	Craig T. Nelson	Jordan Rush	April 28, 1992
Kelly dates a foreign correspondent and Hayden is disapproving of the relationship, as he once dated Christine.
75	20	"If That's Opportunity, Don't Answer"	Alan Rafkin	Bill Bryan	May 5, 1992
Christine auditions for a news-anchor position in New York, but it all depends on how affects her relationship with Hayden. Hayden doesn't think that is too hard considering the network has a contract with the New York Yankees, and thus tickets for him.
76	21	"Frequent Flyers, Crossed Wires"	Alan Rafkin	Warren Bell	May 12, 1992
Hayden's awards banquet and Christine's premiere party are scheduled on the same night, but in different cities.
77	22	"Can We Go Home Now?"	Alan Rafkin	Sheldon Bull	May 19, 1992
Hayden tries to maintain a long-distance relationship with Christine, but she wants him to close the gap.

Season 5 (1992–93)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
78	1	"To Air Is Human"	Alan Rafkin	Elliot Stern	September 16, 1992
Hayden proposes to Christine on live TV.
79	2	"Born Luther"	Alan Rafkin	Nell Scovell	September 22, 1992
Luther is tired of being second banana, so Hayden lets him meet the press after a slip-up.
80	3	"Big Brother, Little Brain"	Craig T. Nelson	Warren Bell	September 23, 1992
Dauber neglects Judy when he a becomes Big Brother to a fatherless boy.
81	4	"Father of the Year"	Alan Rafkin	John Peaslee & Judd Pillot	September 29, 1992
Hayden is named Father of the Year, but Kelly isn't being very supportive.
82	5	"Shirley Burleigh, Girlie Friday"	Craig T. Nelson	Bob Bendetson	October 13, 1992
Luther fights the people who took away his breakfast cereal while Howard hires his wife as his secretary.
83	6	"Rizzendough Rendezvous"	Alan Rafkin	Eric Horsted	October 20, 1992
Mrs. Rizzendough has a new boyfriend whom she met at a dog show. Her new beau: Luther.
84	7	"Love Me Tender"	Alan Rafkin	Elliot Stern	October 27, 1992
Luther reveals his opinion of Christine after a brush with death
85	8	"The Bachelor Party"	Alan Rafkin	Bruce Ferber	November 10, 1992
Luther is angry with Hayden for attending a bachelor roast instead of letting him throw a bachelor party in his honor.
86	9	"Dresswreckers"	Andre Belgrader	Nell Scovell	November 17, 1992
Christine asks Hayden to pick up her wedding dress. Hayden soon regrets considering it hilarious that the dressmaker is a man.
87	10	"Vows"	Alan Rafkin	Bruce Ferber	November 25, 1992
Hayden has trouble writing his vows on the eve of his and Christine's wedding.
88	11	"The Patriot Bowl"	Alan Rafkin	Warren Bell	December 2, 1992
The season is over and the Screaming Eagles have been invited to play in the Patriot Bowl in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hayden's connection to the American Revolution is anything but proud when players are grousing that a bowl game is meant to be in a sunny area with bikini babes, not at some old historical site in the darkness of winter. Hayden decides to take charge by cutting his star quarterback (the king of the complainers) and replace him with an inexperienced freshman to show what it really means to be a Patriot who served under General Washington.
89	12	"My True Love Gave to Me..."	Craig T. Nelson	Bud Wiser	December 16, 1992
The jeweler mislabeled Hayden and Dauber's Christmas gifts for their respective girlfriends. When Judy sees a ring, she gets excited and starts announcing to everyone at the Christmas party, to include her family.
90	13	"The Commercial: Part 1"	Alan Rafkin	Warren Bell	January 6, 1993
Hayden and Christine star in a commercial while Luther starts writing a screenplay.
91	14	"The Commercial: Part 2"	Alan Rafkin	Nell Scovell	January 13, 1993
Hayden thinks Christine is having an affair with her co-star in the commercial.
92	15	"Buzzy Money"	Alan Rafkin	Bruce Ferber	January 27, 1993
Kelly's ex is required to pay alimony, and ends up giving Kelly $50,000 due to his successful career. Hayden thinks Kelly should save for her future (or invest in the team), and is beside himself when Kelly considers donating it to charity.
93	16	"Vegas Odds"	Craig T. Nelson	Bob Bendetson	February 3, 1993
Hayden and Christine try another shot at getting married when they accompany Luther to Vegas.
94	17	"Burden of the Burleighs"	Alan Rafkin	Scott Buck & Art Everett	February 17, 1993
The Burleighs think that Hayden and Christine are their new best friends.
95	18	"The Bigger They Are"	Jeff Meyer	Warren Bell	February 24, 1993
Minnesota State is thrilled when one of their alums was a Super Bowl champion and is coming back to speak. Privately the MVP tells Hayden that he is retiring to seek cancer treatment. When he admits the cancer was induced by his steroid usage; Hayden is revisited by old demons.
96	19	"Luthario"	Alan Rafkin	Howard Bendetson	March 10, 1993
Luther's memories of a Dear John letter he received during the Korean War affect his relationship with Lorraine.
97	20	"Dirty Tricks"	Alan Rafkin	David Lesser	March 31, 1993
During the off-season, Hayden indulges in his second favorite pastime: practical jokes.
98	21	"About Face"	Craig T. Nelson	Eric Horsted	May 5, 1993
Hayden tries to deal with the fact that Christine is considering a face lift.
99	22	"Why So Happy, Hayden?"	Alan Rafkin	Scott Buck & Art Everett	May 12, 1993
Hayden attempts to recruit Tyler Roberts, the country's top high school football player.
100	23	"One for the Road"	Alan Rafkin	Barry Kemp & Judd Pillot	May 19, 1993
Hayden and Christine make another attempt to wed in a church about to be torn down.

Season 6 (1993–94)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
101	1	"Baby on Board?"	Alan Rafkin	Alan Kirschenbaum	September 14, 1993
Christine says she wants a baby just as Hayden is working to nurse his new team to victory.
102	2	"Belly of the Beast"	Craig T. Nelson	Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal	September 21, 1993
Luther's dog Quincy may have to be put down for biting SMU's bandleader.
103	3	"Nice Job If You Can Get It"	Alan Rafkin	Jeremy Stevens	September 28, 1993
Hayden thinks he's responsible for Christine's new job as a co-host for a talk show. Christine gets angry at Hayden, until she finds out for herself.
104	4	"The Luck Stops Here"	Alan Rafkin	Scott Buck	October 5, 1993
Although the team is on a winning streak, Hayden believes that their luck will run out.
105	5	"If She Can Make It There..."	Alan Rafkin	Jerry Strauss & Jay Kleckner	October 12, 1993
Kelly gets a job at an ad agency in New York.
106	6	"Uneasy Riders"	Craig T. Nelson	Eric Horsted	October 26, 1993
After teasing Dauber that he does whatever Judy tells him to do, Hayden encourages Dauber to buy a motorcycle. Hayden then decides to get one for himself, feeling he does not seek approval from Christine. However, when Christine and Judy meet for an outing, the men scramble to hide.
107	7	"Piece O' Cake"	Tony Dow	Jeremy Stevens	November 2, 1993
Luther becomes a father figure to a boy he befriends.
108	8	"Running on Empty"	Andre Belgrader	Martin Rips & Joseph Staretski	November 9, 1993
Hayden and Christine go to the fertility clinic.
109	9	"It Came from New York"	Alan Rafkin	Teresa O'Neill	November 16, 1993
Kelly comes home from New York a changed woman - but Hayden doesn't particularly like the new her.
110	10	"The Playbook"	Alan Rafkin	Jim Freedman	November 30, 1993
Dauber loses his playbook just as the team makes it to the Pioneer Bowl.
111	11	"The Pioneer Bowl"	Jeff Meyer	Martin Rips & Joseph Staretski	December 7, 1993
Luther ends up in the hospital on the day of the Pioneer Bowl. When he figures out the signals of the other team, it is a rush to get out of the ward and to tell Hayden in time.
112	12	"Christmas of the Van Damned"	Craig T. Nelson	Jon Vandergriff	December 14, 1993
Luther finds out about a large group of relatives living in Minnesota.
113	13	"The Babywreckers"	Tony Dow	Brad Johnson	January 4, 1994
Hayden feels uneasy about watching a baby for the weekend with Christine.
114	14	"Coach for a Day: Part 1"	Craig T. Nelson	Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal	January 11, 1994
Luther is offered a job as head coach of a small college.
115	15	"Coach for a Day: Part 2"	Craig T. Nelson	Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal	January 18, 1994
Luther's first day as the head coach of Aberdeen College turns out to be his last when he breaks NCAA rules.
116	16	"My Cup Runneth Over"	Jeff Meyer	Martin Rips & Joseph Staretski	February 8, 1994
Hayden wears a device to help his fertility - and it ends up bursting on Christine's Valentine's Day show.
117	17	"Like Father, Like Daughter"	Alan Rafkin	Scott Buck	February 15, 1994
Hayden tries to spend time with Kelly while he's in New York to accept the Coach of the Year award.
118	18	"The Devil in Mrs. Burleigh"	Craig T. Nelson	Eric Horsted	February 22, 1994
While Howard and Hayden are out of town, Shirley tells Christine that she's falling for another man.
119	19	"Blue Chip Blues"	Alan Rafkin	Alan Kirschenbaum	March 1, 1994
An old friend of Hayden's is father to one of the prominent high school quarterbacks. Hayden is thrilled to see the boy will be considering Minnesota State, until he says he has had it with his father's constant regimens.
120	20	"The Stand-In"	Alan Rafkin	Scott Buck	March 8, 1994
Hayden has had it with trying to increase his fertility, so he tries to talk Troy Aikman into donating sperm.
121	21	"Something Old, Something New"	Alan Rafkin	Scott Buck & Eric Horsted & Jeremy Stevens	March 22, 1994
Dauber's relationship with Judy is jeopardized by the arrival of an old flame.
122	22	"One of the Guys"	Alan Rafkin	Brad Johnson	April 5, 1994
Hayden regrets taking Christine on a fishing trip when she comes to like it so much.
123	23	"My Best Friend's Girl"	Alan Rafkin	Scott Buck & Eric Horsted	May 3, 1994
Hayden and Luther argue over Hayden's dislike of Luther's girlfriend.
124	24	"Goodbye, Mr. Putts"	Craig T. Nelson	Joseph Staretski & Jeremy Stevens	May 10, 1994
Judy challenges Hayden to a game of golf, which becomes a battle of the sexes.
125	25	"Head Like a Wheel"	Craig T. Nelson	Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal	May 17, 1994
Hayden just turned 49, and is not accepting his status in middle adulthood well. Christine sends him to a race car driving school as a birthday gift.
126 127	26 27	"Retrospective"	Alan Rafkin	Barry Kemp & Brad Johnson	May 24, 1994
Mary Hart interviews the cast of Coach as their characters in this one-hour retrospective featuring clips from the show's first six seasons.

Season 7 (1994–95)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
128	1	"Pros & Cons"	Alan Rafkin	Alan Kirschenbaum	September 12, 1994
Hayden's excited about an interview for a job coaching a pro team, but he doesn't know which team it is.
129	2	"It Should Happen to You"	Alan Rafkin	Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal	September 19, 1994
Hayden considers hiring an agent who wants to redo his image.
130	3	"Graceless Under Fire"	Craig T. Nelson	Jeremy Stevens	September 26, 1994
With the football season coming, Hayden is determined to prove that his championship victory with the Screaming Eagles wasn't a fluke.
131	4	"Judy's Turn"	Alan Rafkin	Scott Buck	October 3, 1994
Judy returns from Europe and tells Dauber she wants to call off their engagement.
132	5	"Above and Beyond the Call of Hayden"	Alan Rafkin	Gloria Ketterer & Sarit Catz	October 10, 1994
Hayden feels neglected when Luther's relationship with Ruthanne heats up.
133	6	"Inconceivable"	Alan Rafkin	Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal	October 17, 1994
Hayden and Christine feel pressured by their jobs as they try to start a family, while Luther feels guilty over selling his car even though it was a lemon.
134	7	"Jailbirds"	Craig T. Nelson	Eric Horsted	October 24, 1994
Christine and Ruthanne go to a bachelorette party on their girls' night out - and get thrown in jail.
135	8	"My Fair Agent"	Alan Rafkin	Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal	November 7, 1994
Hayden's agent is unable to be in Minnesota for a key game, so she sends a junior agent in her stead. Hayden is annoyed at dealing with someone who is inexperienced, but his ire turns to bafflement when the understudy is an attractive young woman.
136	9	"Be a Good Sport"	Jeff Meyer	Teleplay by: Alan Kirschenbaum Story by: Norman Chad	November 14, 1994
When the team receives extra funds from the university, Hayden finds himself at odds with a coach whose team wasn't very lucky.
137	10	"Working Girl"	Alan Rafkin	Gloria Ketterer & Sarit Catz	November 21, 1994
Christine suspects that her co-host's young protege is replacing her.
138	11	"Out of Control"	Gordon Hunt	Brad Johnson	November 28, 1994
Hayden learns that his team will have to win the next game if he wants major product endorsements. Meanwhile, an injury and an academic ineligibility means the only player qualified for a guard position is an inexperienced freshman, and the Screaming Eagles are depending on him to block the other team's star player. The main plot and subplot come together when during a close halftime, Hayden shouts at the rookie to be ruthless.
139	12	"The Popcorn Bowl"	Jeff Meyer	Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal	December 12, 1994
Hayden is given a job offer from the pros on the eve of the Popcorn Bowl.
140	13	"Luther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 Steps"	Alan Rafkin	Howard March	December 19, 1994
Ruthanne vows to quit smoking, but only if Luther lays off the junk food.
141	14	"Did Someone Call Me Snorer?"	Alan Rafkin	Jeremy Stevens	January 9, 1995
Christine insists that Hayden do something about his snoring problem.
142	15	"Close Encounters of the Worst Kind"	Tony Dow	Sean Clark	January 16, 1995
Hayden and Christine join an encounter group to rekindle the spark in their marriage.
143	16	"The Kicker"	Alan Rafkin	Norman Chad & Scott Buck	January 23, 1995
Hayden travels to a country under martial law on an international recruiting trip.
144	17	"The Walk-On"	Tony Dow	Scott Buck & Eric Horsted	February 6, 1995
A 46-year-old student on the GI Bill tries out for the team, causing Hayden to question his own aging.
145	18	"Call Me Cupid"	Jeff Meyer	Jeremy Stevens and Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal	February 13, 1995
Hayden tries to find a date for Dauber on Valentine's Day.
146	19	"Johnsonwreckers"	Jeff Meyer	Phil Rosenthal & Oliver Goldstick	February 20, 1995
Hayden attempts to be friends with former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson.
147	20	"The Day I Met Frank Gifford"	Jeff Meyer	Tom Alan Robbins	February 27, 1995
Hayden and Christine are invited to a dinner in New York honoring Luther's hero Frank Gifford.
148	21	"Kelly's New Guy: Part 1"	Andre Belgrader	Eric Horsted	March 13, 1995
Kelly is thankful when Hayden exposes her boyfriend as a sleaze. A twist of fate gives Kelly a new boyfriend that may leave Hayden with questions: Dauber.
149	22	"Kelly's New Guy: Part 2"	Craig T. Nelson	Alan Kirschenbaum & Jessie Mason	March 20, 1995
Kelly and Dauber try to keep their relationship a secret, but fate interferes with their plans.
150	23	"Ten Percent of Nothing"	James Gardner	Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal	April 5, 1995
Luther makes an appearance and refuses to pay a commission, putting his agent's friendship at risk.
151	24	"Oh, a Pro Job: Part 1"	Jeff Meyer	Scott Buck	May 3, 1995
Hayden and Christine make friends with a wealthy eccentric on a cruise, who makes a surprising offer.
152	25	"Oh, a Pro Job: Part 2"	Tony Dow	Alan Kirschenbaum & Jeremy Stevens	May 10, 1995
Hayden is tempted by an offer to coach a pro football team, but worries about working for the team's owner - the eccentric woman he and Christine met on the cruise.

Season 8 (1995–96)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
153	1	"Is It Hot in Here, or Is It Me?: Part 1"	Barry Kemp	Alan Kirschenbaum & Phil Rosenthal	September 12, 1995
Hayden leaves Minnesota to coach a team in Orlando, only to learn that the team's owner has her own game plan, which includes heavy PR by having the team participate in a parade at Universal Studios.
154	2	"Is It Hot in Here, or Is It Me?: Part 2"	Jeff Meyer	Alan Kirschenbaum & Phil Rosenthal	September 19, 1995
Hayden tries to win over Doris and the press as he prepares the Breakers for their first game.
155	3	"Fool for Lunch"	Craig T. Nelson	Eric Horsted	September 26, 1995
Luther has three women competing for his attention.
156	4	"She's Having Our Baby: Part 1"	Gordon Hunt	Joseph Staretski	October 17, 1995
Hayden and Christine consider adopting a baby, but their ages may ruin their chances. They are then visited by a lawyer who "has his ways" of guaranteeing an adoption approval, causing the couple to think of what is right versus what is desired.
157	5	"She's Having Our Baby: Part 2"	Gordon Hunt	Joseph Staretski	October 24, 1995
A pregnant woman thinks about giving her baby to Hayden and Christine.
158	6	"Bo Knows"	Alan Rafkin	Scott Buck	October 31, 1995
Hayden's star quarterback from Minnesota State has been drafted by the NFL, and is considering signing with the Breakers.
159	7	"Coach's Cornered"	Jeff Meyer	Joseph Staretski	November 7, 1995
When Doris fires the hostile host of her TV station's post-game show, she offers the job to Christine, taking Hayden by surprise.
160	8	"Turtle World"	Craig T. Nelson	Brad Johnson	November 14, 1995
Luther buys a roadside attraction, then regrets it when he discovers that the animals on display are dying.
161	9	"There's Got to Be a Mourning After: Part 1"	Jeff Meyer	Scott Buck	November 21, 1995
Doris offers Luther advice when his dog passes away, then they realize their love of dogs is a shared commonality.
162	10	"There's Got to Be a Mourning After: Part 2"	Jeff Meyer	Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack	November 28, 1995
Hayden and Luther settle their differences over Doris, while the coaching staff perks up in spite of the team's losing season.
163	11	"Bye Bye Burleigh: Part 1"	Bill Fagerbakke	Michael Rowe	December 5, 1995
The Burleighs pay a surprise visit.
164	12	"Bye Bye Burleigh: Part 2"	Craig T. Nelson	Erika Kaestle	December 12, 1995
Hayden struggles to help Howard find a job, while the coaches see a golden opportunity for their first win of the season.
165	13	"The Tight End"	Jay Kleckner	Brad Johnson	December 19, 1995
Doris looks for endorsement opportunities for the Breakers. She instructs Hayden to sign a handsome player whom he had cut earlier and offers him a contract to model skimpy swimwear.
166	14	"Nice Guys Get Cut"	Jeff Meyer	Phil Rosenthal	January 2, 1996
Hayden has looked over his roster and made his decision whom to cut. However, Christine just invited one of the cut players and his wife to dinner.
167	15	"Her Boyfriend's Back"	Jeff Meyer	Joseph Staretski	January 30, 1996
The father of Julie's baby comes to Hayden for advice.
168	16	"The Gardener"	Jeff Meyer	Scott Buck and Mark Rowe & Michael Rowe	February 6, 1996
Hayden fires his gardener, but Luther thinks the worker deserves a second chance.
169	17	"Patching Things Up"	Jay Kleckner	Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack	February 13, 1996
Christine must cheer Hayden up when a doctor connects his diminished sex drive to "male menopause".
170	18	"Save the Wave"	Alan Rafkin	Brad Johnson	February 20, 1996
Doris has decided to move the Breakers to Los Angeles. Howard tries to rally Breaker fans to protest this move.
171	19	"Dauber's Vehicle"	Jeff Meyer	Eric Horsted	February 27, 1996
Dauber buys a car, but is unable to keep up with the expense.
172	20	"Quarantine"	Tony Dow	Neal Howard & Ira Fritz	March 12, 1996
Luther's pet monkey bites Hayden, leading the entire coaching staff to be quarantined for some kind of virus.
173	21	"Van Damn vs. Fox"	Craig T. Nelson	Brad Johnson	March 19, 1996
Luther sues Hayden after burning himself at Hayden's barbeque.
174	22	"Fantasy Camp"	Alan Rafkin	Scott Buck and Joseph Staretski	April 2, 1996
Hayden regrets agreeing to help coach at a fantasy football camp, but Luther and Dauber are eager to face off against him.
175	23	"Luther Get Your Gun"	Alan Rafkin	Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack	April 30, 1996
Luther claims to be an expert hunter in order to impress Doris' friends.
176	24	"A Player to be Named Later"	Phil Rosenthal	Nelson Costello	May 7, 1996
Due to the Breakers' bottom-of-the-barrel first year, all sports networks are on them as to their preference. With all this attention, Hayden worries he will flub the first-round draft pick.
177	25	"Somebody's Baby"	Jeff Meyer	Eric Horsted and Joseph Staretski	May 21, 1996
Hayden and Christine go to Julie's Lamaze classes when she goes into labor. When Julie's father and boyfriend show up wishing to make amends for their earlier bickering, Christine and Hayden worry that Julie may have second thoughts about giving up her new baby boy.

Season 9 (1996–97)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
178	1	"Sleepless in Orlando"	Jeff Meyer	Brad Johnson	September 28, 1996
Hayden has to take on all parenting duties when Christine and Timothy fall ill, but he also has to prepare for a game.
179	2	"Just Short of the Goal"	Craig T. Nelson	Mark Ganzel	October 5, 1996
Hayden turns down the chance to write a memoir of his failures with the Breakers, so Luther does it without his involvement.
180	3	"Last Tango in Orlando"	Ted Wass	Frank Dungan & Michael S. Baser	October 12, 1996
Luther grows jealous of a kicker whom Doris believes is someone the Breakers need.
181	4	"Isn't It Romantic?"	Jay Kleckner	Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack	October 19, 1996
Hayden's plans for a romantic evening with Christine fall through when she refuses to leave the baby in the care of anyone else.
182	5	"We Can Never Die"	Gary Shimokawa	Joseph Staretski	October 26, 1996
The Foxes reconsider appointing the Burleighs as Tim's legal guardians.
183	6	"Grimmworld"	Jeff Meyer	Paul Redford	October 26, 1996
Dauber dates an actress who works in a place called Grimmworld, which tells the Grimm stories accurately. When Hayden considers it odd, Dauber thinks he should consider breaking up with her. Hayden and Dauber actually go on set to smooth things over.
184	7	"In the Money"	Jay Kleckner	Tom J. Astle	December 11, 1996
Luther becomes engaged to Doris, but a prenup agreement guaranteeing him a fortune gets the better of him.
185	8	"You Win Some, You Lose Some"	Jeff Meyer	Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack	December 18, 1996
The Foxes' holiday plans are compromised by a long-shot chance of the Breakers making the playoffs.
186	9	"Wings Over Buffalo"	James Gardner	Brad Johnson	December 25, 1996
Luther's love of chicken wings gives the Breakers food poisoning right before a big game.
187	10	"Somewhere Out There"	Craig T. Nelson	Craig T. Nelson and Barry Kemp	January 8, 1997
Hayden orders Dauber to get over his obsession of alien abduction or be fired.
188	11	"A Boy and His Doll"	Bill Fraley	Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack	January 22, 1997
The Burleighs give Tim a limited edition Princess Tiffany doll. To Hayden's horror, Tim actually enjoys playing with it.
189	12	"The Body Gardener"	Tony Dow	Mark Ganzel and Joseph Staretski	February 5, 1997
Hayden writes his recently-fired former gardener a glowing job recommendation.
190	13	"To Ski or Not to Ski"	Craig T. Nelson	Cindy Chupack & Ellen Sandler	February 12, 1997
At a ski resort, Dauber tries to hide from Judy after seeing her in a store and Hayden and Christine argue over which slope to ski.
191	14	"It's a Swamp Thing"	Jeff Meyer	Tom J. Astle	February 19, 1997
When Hayden, Luther, Dauber and Howard decide to celebrate "Man Week" in a cabin in the Everglades, Doris, Christine and Shirley plan their own vacation.
192	15	"Viva Las Ratings"	Jay Kleckner	Brad Johnson and Mark Ganzel	February 26, 1997
Luther heads to Vegas with Dauber and Howard where he plans to "invest" his life savings in an Elvis memorabilia auction, only to find himself up against an equally determined bidder. Note: This episode is part of an ABC Las Vegas-themed crossover with Grace Under Fire, The Drew Carey Show and Ellen.
193	16	"A Fox by Any Other Name"	Tony Dow	Tom J. Astle	March 12, 1997
Hayden remembers how Tim got his name when a baby-naming contest sponsored by an antagonistic sportswriter took place following a mishap at the hospital.
194	17	"The Stench of Death"	Jeff Meyer	Joseph Staretski	March 26, 1997
Doris makes an appointment for the coaches with her psychic, who predicts that Luther will be killed by a defensive tackle.
195	18	"Baby Coaches"	Jeff Meyer	Joseph Staretski	April 2, 1997
A mother boasts to Hayden that her baby girl, who is only days older than Tim, can already walk and talk.
196	19	"Upsized"	Gordon Hunt	Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack	April 16, 1997
Former linebacker Dick Butkus is hired as Hayden's new defensive coordinator - and starts taking over the team.
197	20	"The Neighbor Hood"	Jeff Meyer	Mark Ganzel	April 23, 1997
The Foxes are recruited for a sting operation after receiving a packing for neighbors they haven't met.
198	21	"Leaving Orlando: Part I"	Jay Kleckner	Joseph Staretski and Tom J. Astle	May 7, 1997
Series finale: The Foxes retreat to their cabin so Hayden will have more time to consider Doris' contract offer.
199 200	22 23	"Leaving Orlando: Parts II & III"	Barry Kemp	Barry Kemp and Mark Ganzel and Brad Johnson	May 14, 1997
Series finale: Hayden, Luther and Dauber think back to their college years after visiting Minnesota State. When Howard reveals what other pro teams are interested in having Hayden as coach, the Haydens make a decision for their future.

References

1. Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (Ninth Edition). Ballantine Books. p. 1692. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.
2. Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (Ninth Edition). Ballantine Books. p. 1693. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.
3. Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (Ninth Edition). Ballantine Books. p. 1694. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.

External links

• List of Coach episodes at Internet Movie Database