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The Bad News Bears

1979 – 1980Show2 seasons26 episodes

ComedyFamily
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

The Bad News Bears is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from March 24, 1979, until July 26, 1980, consisting of 26 episodes (three unaired by CBS). It was based on the 1976 film of the same name, that was followed by two sequels in 1977 and 1978.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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The Bad News Bears episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Here Comes the Coach, 6.7
  2. S1 E2 Amanda Joins the Bears, 7.0
  3. S1 E3 Nakedness Is Next to Godliness, 6.4
  4. S1 E4 The Kelly Story, 6.6
  5. S1 E5 Tanner's Bird, 6.4
  6. S1 E6 Emily Loves Morris, 6.6
  7. S1 E7 The Food Caper, 6.6
  8. S1 E8 Men Will Be Boys, 6.7
  9. S1 E9 Three's a Crowd, 6.9
  10. S1 E10 Save the Bears, 6.5
  11. S1 E11 Dance Fever, 6.6
  12. S1 E12 Fielder's Choice, 7.0
  1. S2 E1 Run Down, 6.6
  2. S2 E2 Buttermaker Rides Again, 7.2
  3. S2 E3 First Base, 7.1
  4. S2 E4 Wedding Bells: Part 1, 6.5
  5. S2 E5 The Birds, the Bees, and the Bears, 6.9
  6. S2 E6 Lights Out, 6.9
  7. S2 E7 Wedding Bells: Part 2, 7.1
  8. S2 E8 Matched Set, 7.1
  9. S2 E9 Old Timers' Day, 6.7
  10. S2 E10 Scrambled Eggs, 6.8
  11. S2 E11 Double Play, 7.6
  12. S2 E12 The Good Life, 6.8
  13. S2 E13 The Pride of the Bears, 7.1
  14. S2 E14 The Headless Ghost of MacKintosh Manor, 6.6

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
William Asher, Jeffrey Ganz, Jeffrey Hayden
Written by
Jeffrey Ganz
Produced by
Ron Leavitt, Brian Levant, Norman Stiles

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Facts

March 24, 1979 · July 26, 1980 · Ended

First aired
March 24, 1979
Last aired
July 26, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Bad News Bears worth watching?"

Questions about The Bad News Bears

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Bad News Bears worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Bad News Bears okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Bad News Bears?

13 h

About 13 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1980.

Will The Bad News Bears make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Bad News Bears?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.