{{Short description|none}} {{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Coach'' episodes}} {{Use American English|date=March 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}} The following is an episode list for the American television sitcom ''Coach'', which ran on ABC from February 28, 1989, to May 14, 1997, with 200 episodes in total produced, spanning nine seasons.
== Series overview == <onlyinclude>{{Series overview | infoA = Rank | infoB = Rating | color1 = #8B4513 | link1 = #Season 1 (1989) | episodes1 = 13 | start1 = {{Start date|1989|2|28}} | end1 = {{End date|1989|6|7}} | infoA1 = 72 | infoB1 = 9.2 | color2 = #00BFFF | link2 = #Season 2 (1989–90) | episodes2 = 20 | start2 = {{Start date|1989|11|21}} | end2 = {{End date|1990|5|15}} | infoA2 = 18 | infoB2 = 17.0 | color3 = #006600 | link3 = #Season 3 (1990–91) | episodes3 = 22 | start3 = {{Start date|1990|9|25}} | end3 = {{End date|1991|4|9}} | infoA3 = 18 | infoB3 = 15.3 | color4 = #FD5405 | link4 = #Season 4 (1991–92) | episodes4 = 22 | start4 = {{Start date|1991|10|1}} | end4 = {{End date|1992|5|19}} | infoA4 = 10 | infoB4 = 16.7{{refn|Tied with ''Room for Two''.|group=lower-alpha}} | color5 = #4aab74 | link5 = #Season 5 (1992–93) | episodes5 = 23 | start5 = {{Start date|1992|9|22}} | end5 = {{End date|1993|5|19}} | infoA5 = 6 | infoB5 = 17.5 | color6 = #19678B | link6 = #Season 6 (1993–94) | episodes6 = 27 | start6 = {{Start date|1993|9|14}} | end6 = {{End date|1994|5|24}} | infoA6 = 6 | infoB6 = 17.4 | color7 = #FF1C22 | link7 = #Season 7 (1994–95) | episodes7 = 25 | start7 = {{Start date|1994|9|12}} | end7 = {{End date|1995|5|10}} | infoA7 = 53 | infoB7 = 10.5{{citation needed|date=June 2021}} | color8 = #0000FF | link8 = #Season 8 (1995–96) | episodes8 = 25 | start8 = {{Start date|1995|9|12}} | end8 = {{End date|1996|5|21}} | infoA8 = 14 | infoB8 = 12.9{{refn|Tied with ''The NBC Monday Movie''.|group=lower-alpha}} | color9 = #FFFF00 | link9 = #Season 9 (1996–97) | episodes9 = 23 | start9 = {{Start date|1996|9|28}} | end9 = {{End date|1997|5|14}} | infoA9 = 64 | infoB9 = 8.1{{citation needed|date=June 2021}} }} </onlyinclude>
==Episodes==
===Season 1 (1989)=== {{Episode table |background=#8B4513 |overall=4 |season=4 |title=19 |director=15 |writer=19 |airdate=15 |viewers= |aux4= |country=U.S. |aux4T=Rating/share<br />(households) |episodes={{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=1 | EpisodeNumber2=1 | Title=Pliot | DirectedBy=Barry Kemp | WrittenBy=Barry Kemp | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|2|28}} | Viewers=28.8<ref name="1.01">{{cite news |date=March 8, 1989 |title=Hit-and-miss program changes |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306184202}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=19.1/29<ref name="1.01"/> | ShortSummary=Hayden is perplexed when he learns that Kelly plans to go on a date with one of her professors. He obtains her schedule, tries to guess which professor it is, and then the meddling begins. ---- '''Note:''' This was the second episode produced but aired first on ABC as a preview episode.| LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=2 | EpisodeNumber2=2 | Title=Kelly and the Professor | DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg | WrittenBy=Michael Zinberg | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|3|1}} | Viewers=18.7<ref name="1.01"/> | Aux4=13.0/20<ref name="1.01"/> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=3 | EpisodeNumber2=3 | Title=Kelly, Meet Christine | DirectedBy=James Gardner | WrittenBy=Barry Kemp | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|3|8}} | Viewers=19.6<ref name="1.03">{{cite news |date=March 15, 1989 |title=NBC, in front with 'Left Behind' |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306172200}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=13.4/21<ref name="1.03"/> | ShortSummary=Hayden's nerves take over when he introduces Christine to Kelly. The awkward night finally ends, but now Christine is upset that Hayden was not more honest with Kelly about their relationship. | LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=4 | EpisodeNumber2=4 | Title=I'm in Love with a Boy Named Stuart | DirectedBy=Michael Lembeck | WrittenBy=Mark Ganzel & Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|3|15}} | Viewers=15.7<ref name="1.04">{{cite news |date=March 22, 1989 |title=Glad tidings for all networks |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306198820}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=10.9/17<ref name="1.04"/> | ShortSummary=Hayden hates Kelly's new boyfriend, Stuart (Kris Kamm), a sensitive theater arts major. But when the team mascot suddenly quits, Hayden must find a replacement. He turns to Stuart for help. | LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=5 | EpisodeNumber2=5 | Title=The Loss Weekend | DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|3|22}} | Viewers=18.2<ref name="1.05">{{cite news |date=March 29, 1989 |title=A 'Brewster' boost for ABC |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306173300}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=12.5/20<ref name="1.05"/> | ShortSummary=It is 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. | LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=6 | EpisodeNumber2=6 | Title=Gambling for Meat | DirectedBy=James Gardner | WrittenBy=John Peaslee & Judd Pillot | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|4|5}} | Viewers=15.1<ref name="1.06">{{cite news |date=April 12, 1989 |title=ABC's hit-and-miss week |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306166319}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=10.9/18<ref name="1.06"/> | ShortSummary=Hayden's team suffers a humiliating loss. At The Touchdown Club, Luther 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. ---- '''Note:''' This episode features the first appearance by Kenneth Kimmins as Minnesota State's athletic director Howard Burleigh.| LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=7 | EpisodeNumber2=7 | Title=19 Candles | DirectedBy=Arlene Sanford | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|4|12}} | Viewers=14.9<ref name="1.07">{{cite news |date=April 19, 1989 |title=CBS squeaks by into second |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306176608}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=10.7/17<ref name="1.07"/> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=8 | EpisodeNumber2=8 | Title=Parents' Weekend | DirectedBy=James Gardner | WrittenBy=Don Rhymer | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|4|19}} | Viewers=14.1<ref name="1.08">{{cite news |date=April 26, 1989 |title=Sitcom rewards ABC's faith |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306174966}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=10.6/18<ref name="1.08"/> | ShortSummary=Hayden's homely ex-wife, Beth (Lenore Kasdorf), is coming for Parents' Weekend. Hayden has not told Beth about Christine because he did not want to upset her, but when a newly slim and attractive Beth shows up, Christine is the one who is nervous.| LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=9 | EpisodeNumber2=9 | Title=I'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was Dead | DirectedBy=John P. Whitesell II | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|4|26}} | Viewers=14.7<ref name="1.09">{{cite news |date=May 3, 1989 |title=We loved CBS' 'Lucy' tribute |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306197470}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=10.7/17<ref name="1.09"/> | ShortSummary=The team's most ardent – and wealthy – fan dies, and Hayden expects a sizable donation from his will. But when the widow Pamela Rizzendough (Priscilla Morrill) decides to give the money to medical research, Hayden resorts to telling a series of lies to convince her to donate the money to Minnesota State's athletic department. ---- '''Note:''' This episode features the first appearance by Beth Grant as Martha.| LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=10 | EpisodeNumber2=10 | Title=Define Romance | DirectedBy=Andrew Chulack | WrittenBy=Sean Clark | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|5|3}} | Viewers=12.2<ref name="1.10">{{cite news |date=May 10, 1989 |title=Bright spots for No. 3 ABC |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306210811}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=9.4/15<ref name="1.10"/> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=11 | EpisodeNumber2=11 | Title=Whose Team Is It, Anyway? | DirectedBy=Arlene Sanford | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|5|17}} | Viewers=13.4<ref name="1.11">{{cite news |date=May 24, 1989 |title=Everybody loved ABC's 'Baby' |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306198690}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=9.7/16<ref name="1.11"/> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=12 | EpisodeNumber2=12 | Title=Hoot, Hoot Hike | DirectedBy=Michael Lembeck | WrittenBy=John Peaslee & Judd Pillot | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|5|31}} | Viewers=11.7<ref name="1.12">{{cite news |date=June 7, 1989 |title=Network specials sputter |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306209444}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=8.3/15<ref name="1.12"/> | ShortSummary=Kelly's new dance instructor Madame Roola (Natalia Nogulich) creates 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. | LineColor=8B4513 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=13 | EpisodeNumber2=13 | Title=Dauber's Blow-Out | DirectedBy=Michael T. Vetrie | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits| s = Sean Clark | t = Don Rhymer}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|6|7}} | Viewers=10.4<ref name="1.13">{{cite news |date=June 14, 1989 |title=Reruns top new contenders |department=Life |work=USA Today |page=3D |id={{ProQuest|306213120}}}}{{subscription required}}</ref> | Aux4=7.7/14<ref name="1.13"/> | ShortSummary=It is the end of the season and Dauber plans to hold his annual out-of-control celebration. But Riley Pringle (Raye Birk), the band director and notoriously prickly head of the conduct committee, has an alternate plan to keep everyone in line. | LineColor=8B4513 }} }}
===Season 2 (1989–90)=== {{Episode table |background=#00BFFF |overall=4 |season=4 |title=19 |director=15 |writer=19 |airdate=15 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=14 | EpisodeNumber2=1 | Title=I Don't Know Much About Art, But I Know What Makes Me Mad | DirectedBy=John P. Whitesell II | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|11|21}} | Viewers = 28.4<ref>{{cite news|title=NBC sweeps up another win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 29, 1989}}</ref> | ShortSummary=The picture is not pretty when Hayden refuses to attend an art exhibit with Christine. Luther goes with her instead, and actually has some appreciation for it, annoying Hayden. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=15 | EpisodeNumber2=2 | Title=Dauber's Got a Girl | DirectedBy=John P. Whitesell II | WrittenBy=Miriam Trogdon | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|11|28}} | Viewers=26.6<ref>{{cite news|title='Cosby' rebounds to lead NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 6, 1989}}</ref> | ShortSummary=The game of love is complicated for Dauber when he falls for the coach of Minnesota State's women's basketball team – who also happens to be Hayden's archenemy. ---- '''Note:''' This episode introduces the recurring character of Judy Watkins, played by Pam Stone.| LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=16 | EpisodeNumber2=3 | Title=Bring Me the Head of Stuart Rosebrock | DirectedBy=Michael Lembeck | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|12|5}} | Viewers=26.0<ref>{{cite news|title='Cosby' leads NBC charge|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 13, 1989}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=17 | EpisodeNumber2=4 | Title=If a Coach Falls in the Woods | DirectedBy=Michael Lembeck | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|12|12}} | Viewers=26.1<ref>{{cite news|title='Rudolph' shines for CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 20, 1989}}</ref> | ShortSummary=In the conclusion of the two-part episode, Hayden refuses to attend Stuart and Kelly's impromptu wedding. Everyone tries to convince him otherwise, but it may be the most unlikely of people to save the day: Luther, who says he's an example of what not to end up as in life. Unfortunately, Luther also gets Hayden stranded in a forest fire lookout tower - so with the minister (John Ingle) anxious to get to his next wedding on time, Hayden might not be able to make it back in time. ---- '''Note:''' This episode sees the return of Lenore Kasdorf as Beth Fox and Beth Grant as Martha. James Staley and Charlotte Stewart make their first appearance as Stuart's parents, the Rosebrocks.| LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=18 | EpisodeNumber2=5 | Title=If Keith Jackson Calls, I'll Be at My Therapist's | DirectedBy=Michael Lembeck | WrittenBy=Mark Ganzel & Tom Palmer | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|12|19}} | Viewers=24.2<ref>{{cite news|title=A special 'Lucy' Christmas|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 27, 1989}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=19 | EpisodeNumber2=6 | Title=I'm in the Mood for Luther | DirectedBy=John P. Whitesell II | WrittenBy=Barry Kemp & Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1989|12|26}} | Viewers=20.1<ref>{{cite news|title=NBC wraps up '89 with a win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 3, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Christine sets Luther up with a blind date, her neighbor Marion Williamson (K Callan), leading Hayden to worry that he may be broken-hearted. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=20 | EpisodeNumber2=7 | Title=A Man and a Woman (and Two Theatre Majors) | DirectedBy=John P. Whitesell II | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|1|2}} | Viewers=28.2<ref>{{cite news|title=Football fumbles for ABC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 10, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine try to enjoy their anniversary, but are constantly being interrupted by the arguing Kelly and Stuart. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=21 | EpisodeNumber2=8 | Title=The Investment | DirectedBy=Michael Lembeck | WrittenBy=John Peaslee & Judd Pillot | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|1|9}} | Viewers=27.8<ref>{{cite news|title=49ers are ratings winners, too|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 17, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden talks Luther into making an investment in The Touchdown Club, but their friendship is jeopardized by an opening-night mishap. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=22 | EpisodeNumber2=9 | Title=I've Got a Secret | DirectedBy=John P. Whitesell II | WrittenBy=Kathryn Baker | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|1|16}} | Viewers=27.3<ref>{{cite news|title=A 'Grand' entrance for NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 24, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=23 | EpisodeNumber2=10 | Title=The Curley O'Brien Award | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Tom Palmer & Mark Ganzel | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|1|23}} | Viewers=29.3<ref>{{cite news|title=AMA gets the popular vote|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 31, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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 out to a rival. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=24 | EpisodeNumber2=11 | Title=The Rosebrocks of Wisconsin | DirectedBy=Michael Lembeck | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|1|30}} | Viewers=28.4<ref>{{cite news|title='Amen,' wedded to ratings win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 7, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden feels jealous of Kelly visiting her in-laws in Wisconsin, and actually appreciating it. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=25 | EpisodeNumber2=12 | Title=Coaches Conference | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull & Barry Kemp | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|2|13}} | Viewers=21.1<ref>{{cite news|title='Home Videos' a hit for ABC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 21, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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 receives a surprise talk from Hank Stram, who says there are more benefits to coaching than recognition. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=26 | EpisodeNumber2=13 | Title=Carnival Knowledge | DirectedBy=Will Mackenzie | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|2|20}} | Viewers=23.0<ref>{{cite news|title='Videos' is a repeat winner|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 28, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden teaches Christine the art of negotiation when she objects to her new contract at the TV station. Meanwhile, Judy tries to force him to volunteer at the school's fundraising carnival. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=27 | EpisodeNumber2=14 | Title=Haven't I Slept with You Somewhere Before? | DirectedBy=John P. Whitesell II | WrittenBy=Sean Clark | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|2|27}} | Viewers=25.0<ref>{{cite news|title='Incident' tops Sunday movies|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 7, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden's job hangs in the balance when the new university president turns out to be Elaine Tewksbury (Robin Strasser), a woman he stood up after a one-night stand in Miami. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=28 | EpisodeNumber2=15 | Title=Homewreckers | DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg | WrittenBy=Kathryn Baker | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|3|6}} | Viewers=26.5<ref>{{cite news|title=A week of ratings shake-ups|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 14, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=When Christine leaves him alone at her newly-redecorated apartment, Hayden ends up starting a chain reaction - including a grape-juice spilling Luther, a kitchen fire and a broken front door - that trashes the place. Can he fix everything before she gets back? | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=29 | EpisodeNumber2=16 | Title=Professor Doolittle | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|3|13}} | Viewers=25.6<ref>{{cite news|title='Simpsons' soars for No. 4 Fox|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 21, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=With football season over, Elaine Tewksbury orders Hayden to honor his contract by teaching a course on ancient history. Hayden plans to teach a Mickey Mouse course his players can easily pass, but soon learns from the department head that the syllabus requires a challenging regimen on Egypt, Greece and Rome. ---- '''Note:''' Rob Schneider guest stars as the only non-football player to enroll in Coach Fox's history class.| LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=30 | EpisodeNumber2=17 | Title=Sunshine on My Shoulder Makes Me Happy: A Show About Bird Ransom | DirectedBy=Jim Drake | WrittenBy=Sean Clark | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|3|20}} | Viewers=26.4<ref>{{cite news|title=Fox builds Sunday strength|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 28, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=When Hayden agrees to look after Luther's parrot, the bird flies away and is subsequently held for ransom by a greedy old man (Phil Leeds). | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=31 | EpisodeNumber2=18 | Title=Kelly Girl | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=John Peaslee & Judd Pillot | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|4|3}} | Viewers=22.9<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC claims rare Sunday win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 11, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Kelly volunteers to fill in as Hayden's secretary for the summer, but when she gets a dream offer to work with a theatre company, she leaves him to fend for himself. Meanwhile, Dauber starts a football camp for Pop Warner players. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=32 | EpisodeNumber2=19 | Title=A Jerk at the Opera | DirectedBy=Andrew Chulack | WrittenBy=Tom Palmer | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|4|17}} | Viewers=23.8<ref>{{cite news|title='Earth Day' ratings bloom|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 25, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Jealousy leads Hayden to follow Christine and an old boyfriend Jeffrey (Mike Farrell) to a restaurant, and then the opera, in disguise. | LineColor=00BFFF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=33 | EpisodeNumber2=20 | Title=Poodle Springs | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Sean Clark | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|5|15}} | Viewers=19.1<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC, the big 'Videos' winner|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 23, 1990}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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 Judge R.J. Watkins (John McMartin) and Merlene Watkins (Nancy Marchand). A mishap by Dauber, Hayden and Christine put the pampered poodle of Judy's mother in jeopardy. | LineColor=00BFFF }} }}
===Season 3 (1990–91)=== {{Episode table |background=#006600 |overall=4 |season=4 |title=19 |director=15 |writer=19 |airdate=15 |prodcode=8 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=34 | EpisodeNumber2=1 | Title=That Shouldn't Happen | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|9|25}} | ProdCode = 66601 | Viewers=21.4<ref>{{cite news|title=NBC wins; CBS still surprises|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 3, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden braces himself for a visit from Christine's mother Mildred (Nanette Fabray), while preparing for the new season with a new star quarterback, Bo Whitley (Christopher Duncan). | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=35 | EpisodeNumber2=2 | Title=Magnificent Abscession | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Mark Ganzel & Barry Kemp | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|10|2}} | ProdCode = 66606 | Viewers=23.0<ref>{{cite news|title=NBC tops in ratings, barely|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 10, 1990|author=Sloan, Eugene}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden has to sit out an upcoming game after recovering from the removal of an abscessed tooth. Hayden makes Luther the acting head coach of that game and Luther is quickly overwhelmed and in way over his head. ---- '''Note:''' This is the first episode to feature Tom Poston as dentist - and later also jeweller - Dr. Art Hibke.| LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=36 | EpisodeNumber2=3 | Title=The Day That Moses Came to Town | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Lyla Oliver | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|10|9}} | ProdCode = 66604 | Viewers=24.7<ref>{{cite news|title=For CBS, baseball's a grounder|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 17, 1990|author=Sloan, Eugene}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Elaine Tewksbury recruits Terrence Moses (Bobby Hosea), a reputable basketball coach. Hayden, thinking this is a ploy to edge him out of his job, flies to Boston to convince Terrence's girlfriend Susan Birch (Penny Johnson) how rotten living in Minnesota is. ---- '''Note:''' This episode's cold open features a cameo by Rick Barry as himself - the first potential new basketball coach Elaine brings in for an interview.| LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=37 | EpisodeNumber2=4 | Title=Is This Your First Time on the Riverboat, Miss Watkins? | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|10|16}} | ProdCode = 66604 | Viewers=22.1<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS slides easily into first place|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 24, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden bets his entire life's savings in a poker game against Judy and nearly loses his common sense. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=38 | EpisodeNumber2=5 | Title=Hayden's in the Kitchen with Dinah | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|10|23}} | ProdCode = 66610 | Viewers=23.7<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS, no longer the long shot|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 31, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden stays home to nurse Christine back to health, then sneaks out to a party and returns with a tipsy woman named Dinah (Marietta DePrima). | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=39 | EpisodeNumber2=6 | Title=Hayden and Luther's Excellent Adventure | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|10|30}} | ProdCode = 66609 | Viewers=23.0<ref>{{cite news|title=NBC wins with fewer viewers|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 7, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=40 | EpisodeNumber2=7 | Title=The Break-Up | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Barry Kemp & Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|11|6}} | ProdCode = 66611 | Viewers=21.7<ref>{{cite news|title='Cheers' sweeps up for NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 14, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine break up after he innocently reveals to her antiquing friends (Richard Sanders and Sandy Faison) his plans for the future – because he did not mention Christine in them. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=41 | EpisodeNumber2=8 | Title=The Iceman Goeth | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Mark Ganzel and Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|11|13}} | ProdCode = 66612 | Viewers=21.4<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC pulls past CBS in sweeps|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 21, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=After breaking up with Christine, Hayden receives consolation – and an invitation – from an unexpected source, Elaine Tewksbury. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=42 | EpisodeNumber2=9 | Title=Cabin Fever | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|11|27}} | ProdCode = 66613 | Viewers=21.7<ref>{{cite news|title=Ratings chill is setting in|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 5, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hoping to prove his friendship, Luther plans to buy the cabin next to Hayden's from Mr. Newbower (Henry Jones). | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=43 | EpisodeNumber2=10 | Title=Men Don't Heal | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Mark Ganzel | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|12|4}} | ProdCode = 66614 | Viewers=22.3<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC wins a sub-par week|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 12, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=In an effort to get over his breakup with Christine, Hayden joins a men's support group - only to find one of its members (Stan Ivar) is now dating her. ---- '''Note:''' Michael McManus and Ernie Sabella also guest star, as other members of the support group.| LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=44 | EpisodeNumber2=11 | Title=When Hayden Met Christine | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|12|11}} | ProdCode = 66615 | Viewers=23.4<ref>{{cite news|title=St. Nick can't lick TV lull|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 19, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden remembers his first meeting with Christine, when she was not exactly taken with his charm. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=45 | EpisodeNumber2=12 | Title=Christmas Brains | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=John Peaslee & Judd Pillot | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1990|12|18}} | ProdCode = 66616 | Viewers=23.9<ref>{{cite news|title=Special help in ABC win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 26, 1990|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden's ex-wife Beth gives him the perfect Christmas gift: the knowledge that he is not a "marriage killer"... and an idea for a Christmas gift of his own that will make him feel very merry. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=46 | EpisodeNumber2=13 | Title=Dauber Graduates | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|1|8}} | ProdCode = 66618 | Viewers=24.0<ref>{{cite news|title=NBC wins with season best|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 16, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=47 | EpisodeNumber2=14 | Title=Puppy Love | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Mark Ganzel | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|1|22}} | ProdCode = 66617 | Viewers=25.8<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC super-bowls over its rivals|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 30, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden takes another run at wealthy widow Mrs. Rizendough (Patricia Morrill), a potential donor who loves dogs, this time pretending to have a dog of his own. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=48 | EpisodeNumber2=15 | Title=The Marion Kind: Part 1 | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|2|5}} | ProdCode = 66607 | Viewers=24.1<ref>{{cite news|title=A good Friday fuels ABC win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 13, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther tries to make an estranged friend Peter Plunkett (Dick Martin), who took his girl, eat crow at Christine's dinner. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=49 | EpisodeNumber2=16 | Title=The Marion Kind: Part 2 | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|2|12}} | ProdCode = 66608 | Viewers=23.5<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS mines past and hits gold|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 20, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther goes insane when he finds Peter and Marion planning to elope. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=50 | EpisodeNumber2=17 | Title=Leonard Kraleman: All-American | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|2|19}} | ProdCode = 66620 | Viewers=24.3<ref>{{cite news|title=NBC has a week of ratings ups and downs|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 27, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden is made to be academic advisor to Leonard Kraleman (Rob Schneider), a misfit who struggles to fit in. Hayden's advice causes the nerd to try out for the team. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=51 | EpisodeNumber2=18 | Title=2 BRs, MTN VW | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Seth Weisbord | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|2|26}} | ProdCode = 66619 | Viewers=24.0<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS gains ratings speed|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 6, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Christine talks Hayden into inviting Stuart and Kelly on their ski vacation, which proves to be a mistake. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=52 | EpisodeNumber2=19 | Title=Hurley-Burleigh | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|3|12}} | ProdCode = 66622 | Viewers=25.9<ref>{{cite news|title=Basketball sinks CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 20, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. ---- '''Note:''' This is the first episode to feature Georgia Engel as Howard's wife Shirley Burleigh.| | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=53 | EpisodeNumber2=20 | Title=Hayden Fox for Universal Jocks | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|3|26}} | ProdCode = 66623 | Viewers=26.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Oscar wins big for ABC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 3, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden agrees to endorse a line of athletic supporters when he learns how much Christine makes. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=54 | EpisodeNumber2=21 | Title=A Father and Son Reunion | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|4|2}} | ProdCode = 66624 | Viewers=23.0<ref>{{cite news|title='Cheers', NBC rack up wins|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 10, 1991|author=Sloan, Eugene}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine meet Luther's long-lost father Horace Van Dam (Paul Dooley) at a sports-memorabilia shop. | LineColor=006600 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=55 | EpisodeNumber2=22 | Title=Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best Friend | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Sheldon Bull | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|4|9}} | ProdCode = 66625 | Viewers=25.8<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS ends the year with a win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 17, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Dentist Art Hibke offers reduced prices on diamond jewelry, allowing Hayden to buy an engagement ring for Christine. ---- '''Note:''' For this appearance, his second as Dr. Hibke, Tom Poston would be nominated for a 1991 Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy Award.| LineColor=006600 }} }}
===Season 4 (1991–92)=== {{Episode table |background=#8697AC |overall=4 |season=4 |title=19 |director=15 |writer=19 |airdate=15 |prodcode=8 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=56 | EpisodeNumber2=1 | Title=The Kick-off and the Kiss-off | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|10|1}} | ProdCode = 67201 | Viewers=27.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Cable pulls network's plug|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 9, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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 being cast in a children's show ''Buzzy the Beaver'', and makes an important announcement to Kelly. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=57 | EpisodeNumber2=2 | Title=Since My Beaver Left Me | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=John Peaslee & Judd Pillot | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|10|8}} | ProdCode = 67202 | Viewers=27.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Hearings score a win for NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 16, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Kelly moves back after the breakup of her marriage and Hayden must deal with the fact she is more comfortable talking to Christine than to him. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=58 | EpisodeNumber2=3 | Title=Don't Get Mad, Get Cooley | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Nell Scovell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|10|15}} | ProdCode = | Viewers=26.0<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS bats one out of the park|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 23, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden tries to retrieve a tape from a reporter who confronted him about a defective truck he sold to Luther. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=59 | EpisodeNumber2=4 | Title=A Real Guy's Guy | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits|s= Richard Raskind|t= Judd Pillot & John Peaslee}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|10|29}} | ProdCode = 67208 | Viewers=30.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Ratings contest narrows|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 6, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden has a hard time coping with the fact that one of his players is gay. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=60 | EpisodeNumber2=5 | Title=Any Place I Hang Myself Is Home | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits|s= Seth Weisbord|t = Thad Mumford}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|11|5}} | ProdCode = 62705 | Viewers=26.5<ref>{{cite news|title=NBC's hurricane windfall|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 13, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden fears Christine's reaction when he buys them a house on impulse. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=61 | EpisodeNumber2=6 | Title=Requiem for a Groundskeeper | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Nell Scovell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|11|12}} | ProdCode = 67211 | Viewers=29.1<ref>{{cite news|title='60 Minutes' clocks a 3rd win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 20, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=The groundskeeper of Minnesota State dies and his will asks Hayden to sort out his affairs. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=62 | EpisodeNumber2=7 | Title=I Think I Can't, I Think I Can't | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Miriam Trogdon | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|11|19}} | ProdCode = 67206 | Viewers=23.6<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS scores a strong win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 27, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=63 | EpisodeNumber2=8 | Title=I Hate Barbara | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|11|26}} | ProdCode = 67215 | Viewers=25.9<ref>{{cite news|title=The nut at the door on 'Seinfeld'|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 4, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden is kicked out for making Christine's best friend Barbara (Lee Garlington) leave. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=64 | EpisodeNumber2=9 | Title=Loonstruck | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Warren Bell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|12|3}} | ProdCode = 67210 | Viewers=29.2<ref>{{cite news|title=Football a winner for NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 11, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden agrees to speak at the banquet of a men's lodge so Howard can be "High Loon", but everything falls through. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=65 | EpisodeNumber2=10 | Title=The Pineapple Bowl: Part 1 | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Thad Mumford and John Peaslee & Judd Pillot | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|12|10}} | ProdCode = 67212 | Viewers=23.8<ref>{{cite news|title=St. Nick arrives early for CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 18, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary="Jake the Snake" Connelly (Robert Prosky), Hayden's coach from when he was a player, comes to his last game before a bowl bid. Minnesota State wins and Hayden sees who he will be taking on in the Pineapple Bowl: his old coach. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=66 | EpisodeNumber2=11 | Title=The Pineapple Bowl: Part 2 | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits|s= Nell Scovell|t= John Peaslee & Judd Pillot}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1991|12|17}} | ProdCode = 67213 | Viewers=28.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Ratings for CBS to celebrate|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 26, 1991|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden's quarterback, Bo Whitley hurts himself at a luau just before the Pineapple Bowl. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=67 | EpisodeNumber2=12 | Title=Rizzendough Revisited | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Miriam Trogdon | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|1|7}} | ProdCode = 67214 | Viewers=29.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Pigskin plays in to CBS win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 15, 1992}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden is hurt while trying to put himself on Mrs. Rizzendough's good side. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=68 | EpisodeNumber2=13 | Title=Return of the Marriage Killer | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Warren Bell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|1|14}} | ProdCode = 67216 | Viewers=28.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Brooks ropes ratings for NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 22, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden is glad that his ex-wife Beth is re-marrying. However, after a casual conversation with Hayden, Beth's groom-to-be thinks he is too different and wants out. It is up to Hayden and Christine to give their blessing and assure the couple that they are made for each other. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=69 | EpisodeNumber2=14 | Title=War of the Dopes | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Nell Scovell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|2|4}} | ProdCode = 67217 | Viewers=30.1<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS mines Olympic gold|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 12, 1992|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Dauber moves into Luther's building, but the two come into conflict during a housewarming party. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=70 | EpisodeNumber2=15 | Title=The Woodchuck, the Beaver and the Fox: A Menage a Trois | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=John Peaslee & Judd Pillot | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|2|11}} | ProdCode = 67218 | Viewers=23.8<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS wins, but ABC gets silver|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 19, 1992|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Kelly visits the Rosebrocks and cannot handle seeing Stuart, but the real surprise is that her ex-husband is regretful. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=71 | EpisodeNumber2=16 | Title=No Good Deed Goes Unpunished | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Pat Dougherty | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|2|18}} | ProdCode = 67219 | Viewers=27.0<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS' all-around Olympic win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 26, 1992|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine attempt to aim a young woman's anger on her no-good boyfriend. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=72 | EpisodeNumber2=17 | Title=Last of the Red-Hot Luthers | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|2|25}} | ProdCode = 67220 | Viewers=25.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Last-place Fox is rising fast|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 4, 1992|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther comes to regret giving Alma Thorkelson (Pat Crawford Brown), Hayden's secretary, a birthday present that led to their private celebration. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=73 | EpisodeNumber2=18 | Title=The Old Fish and the Shoes | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Nell Scovell & Warren Bell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|3|17}} | ProdCode = 67222 | Viewers=28.6<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS ticks off another win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 25, 1992}}</ref> | ShortSummary=While Luther tries to catch a legendary bass, Hayden is angry with Christine for selling something she should not have at his garage sale. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=74 | EpisodeNumber2=19 | Title=Dateline-Bangkok | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Jordan Rush | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|4|28}} | ProdCode = 67209 | Viewers=27.7<ref>{{cite news|title='Cosby' goes out on top|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 6, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden disapproves of Kelly dating Arthur Blackmore (John Bennett Perry), a foreign correspondent and old friend of Christine's. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=75 | EpisodeNumber2=20 | Title=If That's Opportunity, Don't Answer | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Bill Bryan | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|5|5}} | ProdCode = 67223 | Viewers=26.9<ref>{{cite news|title=Finales put NBC in first|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 13, 1992|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Christine auditions for a news-anchor position in New York, but it all depends on how it affects her relationship with Hayden. Hayden does not think that is too hard considering that the network has a contract with the New York Yankees, and therefore means free tickets for him. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=76 | EpisodeNumber2=21 | Title=Frequent Flyers, Crossed Wires | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Warren Bell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|5|12}} | ProdCode = 67224 | Viewers=27.4<ref>{{cite news|title=Weddings blissful for NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 20, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden's awards banquet and Christine's premiere party are scheduled on the same night, but in different cities. | LineColor=8697AC }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=77 | EpisodeNumber2=22 | Title=Can We Go Home Now? | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Nell Scovell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|5|19}} | ProdCode = 67225 | Viewers=21.2<ref>{{cite news|title=NBC wins week and sweeps|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 28, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden tries to maintain a long-distance relationship with Christine, but she wants him to close the gap. | LineColor=8697AC }} }}
===Season 5 (1992–93)=== {{Episode table |background=#4B0082 |overall=4 |season=4 |title=19 |director=15 |writer=19 |airdate=15 |prodcode=8 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=78 | EpisodeNumber2=1 | Title=To Air Is Human | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|9|22}} | ProdCode = 68301 | Viewers=29.7<ref name="5.01-5.02">{{cite news|title='Murphy' wave carries CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=September 30, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden proposes to Christine on live TV. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=79 | EpisodeNumber2=2 | Title=Big Brother, Little Brain | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Warren Bell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|9|23}} | ProdCode = 68305 | Viewers=25.4<ref name="5.01-5.02"/> | ShortSummary=Dauber neglects Judy when he becomes the Big Brother to a fatherless boy. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=80 | EpisodeNumber2=3 | Title=Father of the Year | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=John Peaslee & Judd Pillot | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|9|29}} | ProdCode = 68310 | Viewers=28.9<ref>{{cite news|title=Monday lineup bolsters No. 1 CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 7, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden is named Father of the Year, but Kelly is not being very supportive. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=81 | EpisodeNumber2=4 | Title=Born Luther | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Nell Scovell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|10|06}} | ProdCode = 68303 | Viewers=28.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Rankings omit Perot' paid ad|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 14, 1992|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther is tired of being second banana, so Hayden lets him meet the press after a slip-up. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=82 | EpisodeNumber2=5 | Title=Shirley Burleigh, Girlie Friday | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Bob Bendetson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|10|13}} | ProdCode = 68304 | Viewers=27.7<ref>{{cite news|title=Baseball hits big for CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 21, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther fights the people who took away his breakfast cereal while Howard hires his wife Shirley (Georgia Engel), as his secretary, much to his chagrin. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=83 | EpisodeNumber2=6 | Title=Rizzendough Rendezvous | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Eric Horsted | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|10|20}} | ProdCode = 68311 | Viewers=24.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Baseball cleans up for CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 28, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Mrs. Rizzendough has a new boyfriend whom she met at a dog show. Her new beau: Luther. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=84 | EpisodeNumber2=7 | Title=Love Me Tender | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Elliot Stern | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|10|27}} | ProdCode = | Viewers=30.4<ref>{{cite news|title=Politics, Halloween scare up an ABC win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 4, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther reveals his opinion of Christine after a brush with death. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=85 | EpisodeNumber2=8 | Title=The Bachelor Party | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Bruce Ferber | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|11|10}} | ProdCode = 68309 | Viewers=27.2<ref>{{cite news|title='Jacksons,' solid gold for ABC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 18, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther is angry with Hayden for attending a bachelor roast with NFL legends Dick Butkus, Bubba Smith, Johnny Unitas and broadcaster Al Michaels instead of letting him throw a bachelor party in his honor. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=86 | EpisodeNumber2=9 | Title=Dresswreckers | DirectedBy=Andre Belgrader | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits|s= Elliot Stern|t= Warren Bell & Bob Bendetson & Nell Scovell|order=t}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|11|17}} | ProdCode = 88308 | Viewers=28.6<ref>{{cite news|title=Jacksons help as-easy-as-ABC win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 25, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Christine asks Hayden to pick up her wedding dress. Hayden soon regrets considering it hilarious that the dressmaker is a man named Mr. Thind (Patrick Macnee). | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=87 | EpisodeNumber2=10 | Title=Vows | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Bruce Ferber | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|11|25}} | ProdCode = 64312 | Viewers=30.6<ref>{{cite news|title='Weapon 2' serves CBS well|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 2, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden has trouble writing his vows on the eve of his and Christine's wedding. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=88 | EpisodeNumber2=11 | Title=The Patriot Bowl | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Warren Bell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|12|2}} | ProdCode = 64313 | Viewers=30.3<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC's Tuesday lineup ends up rosy|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 9, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=The season is over and the Screaming Eagles have been invited to play in the inaugural 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 (whose name he keeps forgetting – at one point he calls him "Doug Henning") to show what it really means to be a Patriot who served under General Washington. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=89 | EpisodeNumber2=12 | Title=My True Love Gave to Me... | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Bud Wiser | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1992|12|16}} | ProdCode = 68314 | Viewers=27.7<ref>{{cite news|title=Early Christmas gift for CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 23, 1992|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Art Hibke mislabeled Hayden and Dauber's Christmas gifts for their respective girlfriends. When Judy sees a ring, she is excited and starts announcing to everyone at the Christmas party, that her and Dauber are engaged. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=90 | EpisodeNumber2=13 | Title=The Commercial: Part 1 | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Nell Scovell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|1|6}} | ProdCode = 68316 | Viewers=27.4<ref>{{cite news|title=Women help push CBS to victory|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 13, 1993}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine star in a commercial while Luther starts writing a screenplay. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=91 | EpisodeNumber2=14 | Title=The Commercial: Part 2 | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Nell Scovell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|1|13}} | ProdCode = 68317 | Viewers=29.1<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC gets a Thursday night boost|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 20, 1993|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden thinks Christine is having an affair with her co-star Daniel Carter-Dodd (Leigh J. Lawson) in the commercial. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=92 | EpisodeNumber2=15 | Title=Buzzy Money | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Bruce Ferber | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|1|27}} | ProdCode = 68319 | Viewers= | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=93 | EpisodeNumber2=16 | Title=Vegas Odds | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Bob Bendetson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|2|3}} | ProdCode = 68318 | Viewers=28.4<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS rides to top on wings of 'Skylark'|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 10, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine try another shot at marrying when they accompany Luther to Vegas. Meanwhile, everyone in the casino watches as Luther bets $10,000 on one random spin of roulette. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=94 | EpisodeNumber2=17 | Title=Burden of the Burleighs | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Art Everett & Scott Buck | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|2|17}} | ProdCode = 68315 | Viewers=26.2<ref>{{cite news|title='Queen' rules in CBS' royal sweep|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 24, 1993|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=The Burleighs think that Hayden and Christine are their new best friends. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=95 | EpisodeNumber2=18 | Title=The Bigger They Are | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Warren Bell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|2|24}} | ProdCode = 68320 | Viewers=23.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Grammy show a winner for CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 3, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=One of Hayden's old players Eddie Garrett (Bob Golic) is retiring from the NFL after winning a Super Bowl, and thrills all of Minnesota State University when he speaks at an alumni dinner. Privately the MVP tells Hayden that he is retiring to seek cancer treatment. Old demons come to haunt Hayden when the NFL star says his cancer was induced from taking anabolic steroids. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=96 | EpisodeNumber2=19 | Title=Luthario | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Howard Bendetson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|3|10}} | ProdCode = 69321 | Viewers=29.4<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC improves with bench strength|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 17, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther's memories of a Dear John letter he received during the Korean War affect his relationship with Lorraine (Elinor Donahue). | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=97 | EpisodeNumber2=20 | Title=Dirty Tricks | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=David Lesser | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|3|31}} | ProdCode = 68307 | Viewers=30.3<ref>{{cite news|title=An Oscar to ABC for week's best ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 7, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=During the off-season, Hayden indulges in his second favorite pastime: practical jokes. Judy is fed up with this and it may spill over to Dauber's business relationship with Hayden. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=98 | EpisodeNumber2=21 | Title=About Face | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Eric Horsted & Nell Scovell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|5|5}} | ProdCode = 68322 | Viewers=25.4<ref>{{cite news|title=Sturdy 'Home' helps lift ABC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 12, 1993|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden tries to deal with the fact that Christine is considering a face lift. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=99 | EpisodeNumber2=22 | Title=Why So Happy, Hayden? | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Scott Buck & Art Everett & Nell Scovell | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|5|12}} | ProdCode = 68323 | Viewers=24.5<ref>{{cite news|title='Cheers' nudges NBC to No. 1|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 19, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden attempts to recruit Tyler Roberts, the country's top high school football player, but Tyler's grandfather George (Bill Cobbs) continually has reservations about his grandson going to Minnesota State. | LineColor=4B0082 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=100 | EpisodeNumber2=23 | Title=One for the Road | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Barry Kemp & Judd Pillot & John Peaslee | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|5|19}} | ProdCode = 68324 | Viewers=27.0<ref>{{cite news|title='Cheers' brings happy times to NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 26, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine make another attempt to wed, and choose a church from his childhood. However, they need to hurry as the church has been condemned. | LineColor=4B0082 }} }}
===Season 6 (1993–94)=== {{Episode table |background=#FF8C00 |overall=4 |season=4 |title=19 |director=15 |writer=19 |airdate=15 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=101 | EpisodeNumber2=1 | Title=Baby on Board? | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Alan Kirschenbaum | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|9|14}} | Viewers=25.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=September 22, 1993}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Christine says she wants a baby just as Hayden is working to nurse his new team to victory. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=102 | EpisodeNumber2=2 | Title=Belly of the Beast | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|9|21}} | Viewers=25.7<ref>{{cite news|title='Dave's World,' 'Harts' help CBS to victory|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=September 29, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther's dog Quincy may have to be put down for biting Minnesota State's band leader Riley Pringle. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=103 | EpisodeNumber2=3 | Title=Nice Job If You Can Get It | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Jeremy Stevens | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|9|28}} | Viewers=24.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 6, 1993}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden thinks he's responsible for Christine's new job as a co-host for a talk show with Carter Brooks (Robert Ridgely). Christine is angered at Hayden for making such an implication, but wonders to herself if that is not true. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=104 | EpisodeNumber2=4 | Title=The Luck Stops Here | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Scott Buck | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|10|5}} | Viewers=26.9<ref>{{cite news|title=New shows pick up steam in ABC win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 13, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Although the team is on a winning streak, Hayden believes that their luck will soon run out. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=105 | EpisodeNumber2=5 | Title=If She Can Make It There... | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits| s = Eric Horsted| t = Alan Kirschenbaum}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|10|12}} | Viewers=26.9<ref>{{cite news|title='Home Improvement' powers to No. 1|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 20, 1993|author1=Graham, Jefferson|author2=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Kelly takes a job at an advertising agency in New York, and has to move there almost immediately, with her and Hayden having to say their goodbyes. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=106 | EpisodeNumber2=6 | Title=Uneasy Riders | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Eric Horsted | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|10|26}} | Viewers=28.1<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC usurps CBS as No. 1|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 3, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=After teasing Dauber that he does whatever Judy tells him to do, Hayden encourages Dauber to buy a motorcycle. Hayden then decides to buy one for himself, feeling he does not need to seek approval from Christine. When Christine and Judy meet for an outing, the men scramble to hide their road hogs. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=107 | EpisodeNumber2=7 | Title=Piece O' Cake | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits| s = Jeremy Stevens| t = Jeremy Stevens & Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|11|2}} | Viewers=25.2<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 10, 1993}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther becomes a father figure to Billy Walker (Jussie Smollett), a fatherless boy he befriends. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=108 | EpisodeNumber2=8 | Title=Running on Empty | DirectedBy=Andre Belgrader | WrittenBy=Martin Rips & Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|11|9}} | Viewers=26.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Walters gives ABC a special boost|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 17, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine go to a fertility clinic. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=109 | EpisodeNumber2=9 | Title=It Came from New York | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Teresa O'Neill | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|11|16}} | Viewers=29.4<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS sweeps back to top|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 24, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Kelly comes home from New York a changed woman – but Hayden does not particularly like the new her. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=110 | EpisodeNumber2=10 | Title=The Playbook | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=James L. Freedman | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|11|30}} | Viewers=26.2<ref>{{cite news|title='White Dog' has its day; CBS, its week|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 8, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Dauber loses his playbook just as the team makes it to the Pioneer Bowl. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=111 | EpisodeNumber2=11 | Title=The Pioneer Bowl | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Martin Rips & Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|12|7}} | Viewers=23.2<ref>{{cite news|title=Midler's 'Gypsy' coming up roses for CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 15, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther suffers a mishap on the day of the Pioneer Bowl and is hospitalized. Luther also realizes what plays the opponents are making through their signaling, and he must somehow escape from the hospital to warn Hayden. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=112 | EpisodeNumber2=12 | Title=Christmas of the Van Damned | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Jon Vandergriff | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1993|12|14}} | Viewers=30.1<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC on top for 2nd week|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 22, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther finds out about a large group of relatives living in Minnesota. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=113 | EpisodeNumber2=13 | Title=The Babywreckers | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Brad Johnson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|1|4}} | Viewers=31.2<ref>{{cite news|title='Improvement' leads ABC charge|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 12, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden feels uneasy about watching a baby for the weekend with Christine. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=114 | EpisodeNumber2=14 | Title=Coach for a Day: Part 1 | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|1|11}} | Viewers=29.0<ref>{{cite news|title='Columbo' on the case for ABC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 19, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther is offered a job as head coach of a small college. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=115 | EpisodeNumber2=15 | Title=Coach for a Day: Part 2 | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|1|18}} | Viewers=29.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 26, 1994}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther's first day as the head coach of Aberdeen College turns out to be his last when he treats his team to lunch, inadvertently breaking NCAA rules. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=116 | EpisodeNumber2=16 | Title=My Cup Runneth Over | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Martin Rips & Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|2|8}} | Viewers=31.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 16, 1994}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden wears a device to help his fertility – and it ends up bursting on Christine's Valentine's Day show. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=117 | EpisodeNumber2=17 | Title=Like Father, Like Daughter | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Scott Buck | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|2|15}} | Viewers=21.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 23, 1994}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden tries to spend time with Kelly while he's in New York to accept the Coach of the Year award. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=118 | EpisodeNumber2=18 | Title=The Devil in Mrs. Burleigh | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Eric Horsted | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|2|22}} | Viewers=20.0<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS' Olympic sweep|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 2, 1994|author=Moore, Dennis}}</ref> | ShortSummary=While Howard and Hayden are out of town, Shirley tells Christine that she's falling for another man. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=119 | EpisodeNumber2=19 | Title=Blue Chip Blues | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Alan Kirschenbaum | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|3|1}} | Viewers=25.2<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 9, 1994}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Rick Williams (James Pickens Jr.), an old friend of Hayden's from his college days, is the father to one of the prominent high school quarterbacks, Johnny (Terrence Dashon Howard). Hayden is thrilled to see Johnny will be considering Minnesota State, until he says that he is not interested in playing football anymore. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=120 | EpisodeNumber2=20 | Title=The Stand-In | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Scott Buck | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|3|8}} | Viewers=28.7<ref>{{cite news|title=Premieres give ABC pull|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 16, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden has had it with trying to increase his fertility, so he tries to talk Troy Aikman into donating sperm. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=121 | EpisodeNumber2=21 | Title=Something Old, Something New | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Scott Buck & Eric Horsted & Jeremy Stevens | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|3|22}} | Viewers=26.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Winner ABC can thank the academy|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 30, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Dauber's relationship with Judy is jeopardized by the arrival of an old flame. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=122 | EpisodeNumber2=22 | Title=One of the Guys | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Brad Johnson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|4|5}} | Viewers=26.2<ref>{{cite news|title=Hoops figure in to CBS' net again|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 13, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden regrets taking Christine on a fishing trip when she comes to like it so much. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=123 | EpisodeNumber2=23 | Title=My Best Friend's Girl | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Scott Buck & Eric Horsted | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|5|3}} | Viewers=22.3<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC keeps hammering away|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 11, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Luther argue over Hayden's dislike of Luther's new girlfriend, Ruthanne (Rita Taggart). | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=124 | EpisodeNumber2=24 | Title=Goodbye, Mr. Putts | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Joseph Staretski & Jeremy Stevens | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|5|10}} | Viewers=27.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 18, 1994}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Judy challenges Hayden to a game of golf, which becomes a battle of the sexes. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=125 | EpisodeNumber2=25 | Title=Head Like a Wheel | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|5|17}} | Viewers=24.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 25, 1994}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} {{Episode list | NumParts= 2 | EpisodeNumber_1=126 | EpisodeNumber_2=127 | EpisodeNumber2_1=26 | EpisodeNumber2_2=27 | Title=Retrospective | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Barry Kemp & Brad Johnson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|5|24}} | Viewers=18.7<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC's clean sweeps|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=June 1, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Mary Hart interviews the cast of ''Coach'' as their characters in this one-hour retrospective featuring clips from the show's first six seasons. ---- '''Note:''' This episode is included as a bonus feature on season 5 of Mill Creek Entertainment's ''Coach: The Complete Series'' box set, listed as the "100th Episode Anniversary Special", despite the fact that the episode originally aired as a part of season 6, well past the series 100th episode ("One for the Road") which aired in season 5. | LineColor=FF8C00 }} }}
===Season 7 (1994–95)=== {{Episode table |background=#AC2121 |overall=4 |season=4 |title=19 |director=15 |writer=19 |airdate=15 |prodcode=8 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=128 | EpisodeNumber2=1 | Title=Pros & Cons | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Alan Kirschenbaum | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|9|12}} | ProdCode = 69801 | Viewers=14.7<ref>{{cite news|title='Girl' helps ABC start fall season on top|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=September 21, 1994|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden's excited about an interview for a job coaching a pro team, but he does not know which team it is. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=129 | EpisodeNumber2=2 | Title=It Should Happen to You | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|9|19}} | ProdCode = 69802 | Viewers=14.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=September 28, 1994}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden considers hiring Susan Miller (Jessica Walter), an agent who wants to redo his image. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=130 | EpisodeNumber2=3 | Title=Graceless Under Fire | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Jeremy Stevens | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|9|26}} | ProdCode = 69803 | Viewers=14.6<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 5, 1994}}</ref> | ShortSummary=With the football season coming, Hayden is determined to prove that his championship victory with the Screaming Eagles was not a fluke. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=131 | EpisodeNumber2=4 | Title=Judy's Turn | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Scott Buck | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|10|3}} | ProdCode = 69805 | Viewers=14.7<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS edges into No. 1 spot, but can it stay?|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 12, 1994|author=Graham, Jefferson}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Judy returns from Europe and tells Dauber she wants to call off their engagement, after having an affair. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=132 | EpisodeNumber2=5 | Title=Above and Beyond the Call of Hayden | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Sarit Catz & Gloria Ketterer | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|10|10}} | ProdCode = 69804 | Viewers=14.4<ref>{{cite news|title=Regular series put ABC back on top|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 19, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden feels neglected when Luther's relationship with Ruthanne heats up. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=133 | EpisodeNumber2=6 | Title=Inconceivable | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|10|17}} | ProdCode = 69807 | Viewers=15.9<ref>{{cite news|title='Grace' leads ABC to tie with CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 26, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine feel pressured by their jobs as they try to start a family, while Luther feels guilty over selling his run down car to Mrs. Cumin (Meg Wyllie), an old woman, even though it was a lemon. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=134 | EpisodeNumber2=7 | Title=Jailbirds | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Eric Horsted | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|10|24}} | ProdCode = 69806 | Viewers=15.0<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC is 'Home' alone at the top|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 2, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Christine and Ruthanne go to a bachelorette party on their girls' night out and are thrown in jail. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=135 | EpisodeNumber2=8 | Title=My Fair Agent | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|11|7}} | ProdCode = 69816 | Viewers=14.1<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS' 'Scarlett' sweeps to No. 1|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 16, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden's agent Susan Miller 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. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=136 | EpisodeNumber2=9 | Title=Be a Good Sport | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits|s = Norman Chad|t = Alan Kirschenbaum}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|11|14}} | ProdCode = 69812 | Viewers=15.3<ref>{{cite news|title='Scarlett,' CBS' sweeping epic|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 23, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=When the team receives extra funds from the university, Hayden finds himself at odds with Edgar (Tom McGowan), the fencing coach whose team was not very lucky. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=137 | EpisodeNumber2=10 | Title=Working Girl | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Sarit Catz & Gloria Ketterer | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|11|21}} | ProdCode = 69808 | Viewers=14.6<ref>{{cite news|title=Reason for CBS to love 'Rockford'|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 30, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Christine suspects that Carter Brooks' young protege is replacing her. Luther has a bad case of athlete's foot after wearing discarded bowling shoes from the local bowling alley. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=138 | EpisodeNumber2=11 | Title=Out of Control | DirectedBy=Gordon Hunt | WrittenBy=Brad Johnson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|11|28}} | ProdCode = 69810 | Viewers=14.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 7, 1994}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=139 | EpisodeNumber2=12 | Title=The Popcorn Bowl | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|12|12}} | ProdCode = 69818 | Viewers=13.5<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC's winning way with comedy|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 21, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden is given a job offer from the pros on the eve of the Popcorn Bowl. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=140 | EpisodeNumber2=13 | Title=Luther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 Steps | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Howard March | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1994|12|19}} | ProdCode = 69814 | Viewers=13.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Football kicks off ABC's winning week|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 29, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Ruthanne vows to quit smoking, but only if Luther lays off the junk food. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=141 | EpisodeNumber2=14 | Title=Did Someone Call Me Snorer? | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Jeremy Stevens | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|1|9}} | ProdCode = 69817 | Viewers=16.1<ref>{{cite news|title='ER' rolls into the No. 1 spot|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 18, 1995|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Christine insists that Hayden seeks help about his snoring problem. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=142 | EpisodeNumber2=15 | Title=Close Encounters of the Worst Kind | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Robin Riordan | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|1|16}} | ProdCode = 69811 | Viewers=15.2<ref>{{cite news|title='ER' helps pull NBC to No. 1|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 25, 1995|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine join a couple therapy group to rekindle the spark in their marriage. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=143 | EpisodeNumber2=16 | Title=The Kicker | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits| s = Scott Buck & Norman Chad| t = Scott Buck}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|1|23}} | ProdCode = 69809 | Viewers=14.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Super Bowl kicks ABC to the top|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 1, 1995|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden travels to a country under martial law on an international recruiting trip. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=144 | EpisodeNumber2=17 | Title=The Walk-On | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Scott Buck & Eric Horsted | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|2|6}} | ProdCode = 69822 | Viewers=14.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 15, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Jim Collins (Gerald McRaney), a 46-year-old man who is attending Minnesota State on the G.I. Bill tries out for the team, causing Hayden to question his own middle adulthood. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=145 | EpisodeNumber2=18 | Title=Call Me Cupid | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits|s = Jeremy Stevens| t = Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|2|13}} | ProdCode = 69823 | Viewers=13.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 22, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden tries to find a date for Dauber on Valentine's Day. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=146 | EpisodeNumber2=19 | Title=Johnsonwreckers | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|2|20}} | ProdCode = 69821 | Viewers=13.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 1, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden attempts to be friends with the former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson, to try for a coaching job in the NFL. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=147 | EpisodeNumber2=20 | Title=The Day I Met Frank Gifford | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Tom Alan Robbins | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|2|27}} | ProdCode = 69813 | Viewers=15.7<ref>{{cite news|title='Murphy,' 'Dust' help push CBS to No. 1 tie|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 8, 1995|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine are invited to a dinner in New York honoring Luther's hero Frank Gifford, meeting him along with his wife Kathie Lee Gifford. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=148 | EpisodeNumber2=21 | Title=Kelly's New Guy: Part 1 | DirectedBy=Andrei Belgrader | WrittenBy=Eric Horsted | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|3|13}} | ProdCode = 69819 | Viewers=13.6<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 22, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Kelly is thankful when Hayden exposes her new boyfriend Peter (Robert Foxworth) as a sleaze. A twist of fate gives Kelly a new boyfriend that may leave Hayden with questions: Dauber. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=149 | EpisodeNumber2=22 | Title=Kelly's New Guy: Part 2 | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy={{WritingCredits| s = Jessie Mason| t = Alan Kirschenbaum}} | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|3|20}} | ProdCode = 69820 | Viewers=16.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 29, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Kelly and Dauber try to keep their relationship a secret from Hayden. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=150 | EpisodeNumber2=23 | Title=Ten Percent of Nothing | DirectedBy=James Gardner | WrittenBy=Oliver Goldstick & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|4|5}} | ProdCode = 69824 | Viewers=22.9<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 12, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther makes a mall celebrity appearance and refuses to pay a commission, putting his friendship with Art Hibke, his agent at risk. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=151 | EpisodeNumber2=24 | Title=Oh, a Pro Job: Part 1 | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Scott Buck | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|5|3}} | ProdCode = 69825 | Viewers=21.6<ref>{{cite news|title=Ratings go to the movies|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 10, 1995|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine make friends with Doris Sherman (Katherine Helmond), a wealthy eccentric on a cruise, who makes a surprising offer. | LineColor=AC2121 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=152 | EpisodeNumber2=25 | Title=Oh, a Pro Job: Part 2 | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Alan Kirschenbaum & Jeremy Stevens | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|5|10}} | ProdCode = 69826 | Viewers=18.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 17, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden is tempted by an offer to coach a pro football team, but worries about working with Doris Sherman. | LineColor=AC2121 }} }}
===Season 8 (1995–96)=== {{Episode table |background=#FFFF00 |overall=4 |season=4 |title=19 |director=15 |writer=19 |airdate=15 |prodcode=8 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=153 | EpisodeNumber2=1 | Title=Is It Hot in Here, or Is It Me?: Part 1 | DirectedBy=Barry Kemp | WrittenBy=Alan Kirschenbaum & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|9|12}} | ProdCode = K0301 | Viewers=23.4<ref>{{cite news|title=A scrambling CBS slips behind Fox|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=September 20, 1995|author=Graham, Jefferson}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden leaves Minnesota to coach a team in Florida, the Orlando Breakers, only to learn that Doris has her own game plan, which includes heavy PR by having the team participate in a parade at Universal Studios. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=154 | EpisodeNumber2=2 | Title=Is It Hot in Here, or Is It Me?: Part 2 | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Alan Kirschenbaum & Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|9|19}} | ProdCode = K0302 | Viewers=29.1<ref>{{cite news|title=NBC Sunday starters stumble|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=September 27, 1995|author=Graham, Jefferson}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden tries to win over Doris and the press as he prepares the Breakers for their first game. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=155 | EpisodeNumber2=3 | Title=Fool for Lunch | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Eric Horsted | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|9|26}} | ProdCode = K0303 | Viewers=27.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 4, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther moves into a retirement home community, and has three women: Alice (Jennifer Bassey), Mildred (Georgann Johnson) and Lois (Lois Nettleton) competing for his attention by cooking for him. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=156 | EpisodeNumber2=4 | Title=She's Having Our Baby: Part 1 | DirectedBy=Gordon Hunt | WrittenBy=Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|10|17}} | ProdCode = K0304 | Viewers=23.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 25, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=157 | EpisodeNumber2=5 | Title=She's Having Our Baby: Part 2 | DirectedBy=Gordon Hunt | WrittenBy=Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|10|24}} | ProdCode = K0305 | Viewers=23.6<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 1, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Julie (A. J. Langer), a young pregnant woman thinks about giving her baby to Hayden and Christine. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=158 | EpisodeNumber2=6 | Title=Bo Knows | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Scott Buck | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|10|31}} | ProdCode = K0306 | Viewers=22.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 8, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Bo Whitley, Hayden's star quarterback from Minnesota State has been drafted by the NFL, and is considering signing with the Breakers. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=159 | EpisodeNumber2=7 | Title=Coach's Cornered | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|11|7}} | ProdCode = K0315 | Viewers=23.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 15, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=When Doris fires Rockne Dawson (Nick Bakay), the hostile host of her TV station's post-game show, she offers the job to Christine, taking Hayden by surprise. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=160 | EpisodeNumber2=8 | Title=Turtle World | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Brad Johnson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|11|14}} | ProdCode = K0313 | Viewers=22.2<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 22, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther buys a roadside attraction, then regrets it when he discovers that the animals on display are dying. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=161 | EpisodeNumber2=9 | Title=There's Got to Be a Mourning After: Part 1 | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Scott Buck | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|11|21}} | ProdCode = K0310 | Viewers=20.2<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=November 29, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Doris offers Luther advice when his dog Quincy passes away, then they realize their love of dogs is a shared commonality. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=162 | EpisodeNumber2=10 | Title=There's Got to Be a Mourning After: Part 2 | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|11|28}} | ProdCode = K0311 | Viewers=22.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 6, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Luther settle their differences over Doris, while the coaching staff perks up in spite of the team's losing season. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=163 | EpisodeNumber2=11 | Title=Bye Bye Burleigh: Part 1 | DirectedBy=Bill Fagerbakke | WrittenBy=Mike Rowe | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|12|5}} | ProdCode = K0307 | Viewers=20.9<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 13, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=The Burleighs pay a surprise visit. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=164 | EpisodeNumber2=12 | Title=Bye Bye Burleigh: Part 2 | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Erika Kaestle | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|12|12}} | ProdCode = K0308 | Viewers=14.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 20, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden struggles to help Howard find a job, while the coaches see a golden opportunity for their first win of the season. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=165 | EpisodeNumber2=13 | Title=The Tight End | DirectedBy=Jay Kleckner | WrittenBy=Brad Johnson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1995|12|19}} | ProdCode = K0317 | Viewers=22.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 27, 1995}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=166 | EpisodeNumber2=14 | Title=Nice Guys Get Cut | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Phil Rosenthal | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|1|2}} | ProdCode = K0314 | Viewers=21.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 10, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=167 | EpisodeNumber2=15 | Title=Her Boyfriend's Back | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|1|30}} | ProdCode = K0318 | Viewers=16.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 7, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Kevin, the father of Julie's baby comes to Hayden for advice. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=168 | EpisodeNumber2=16 | Title=The Gardener | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Scott Buck & Mike Rowe | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|2|6}} | ProdCode = K0320 | Viewers=18.4<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 14, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden fires his gardener, Kenny Montague (Tim Conway), but Luther thinks the worker deserves a second chance. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=169 | EpisodeNumber2=17 | Title=Patching Things Up | DirectedBy=Jay Kleckner | WrittenBy=Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|2|13}} | ProdCode = K0321 | Viewers=14.6<ref>{{cite news|title=Powerhouse Thursday propels NBC|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 21, 1996|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Christine must cheer Hayden up when a doctor connects his diminished sex drive to "male menopause". | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=170 | EpisodeNumber2=18 | Title=Save the Wave | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Brad Johnson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|2|20}} | ProdCode = K0322 | Viewers=18.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=February 28, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Doris has decided to move the Breakers to Los Angeles. Howard tries to rally Breaker fans to protest this move. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=171 | EpisodeNumber2=19 | Title=Dauber's Vehicle | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Eric Horsted | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|2|27}} | ProdCode = K0316 | Viewers=19.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 6, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Dauber buys a car from Jean Brandow (Andrea Parker), an attractive, convincing saleswoman. However, he is unable to keep up with the expense. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=172 | EpisodeNumber2=20 | Title=Quarantine | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Neal Howard & Ira Fritz | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|3|12}} | ProdCode = K0319 | Viewers=17.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 20, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther's pet monkey bites Hayden, leading the entire coaching staff to be quarantined for some kind of virus. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=173 | EpisodeNumber2=21 | Title=Van Damn vs. Fox | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Brad Johnson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|3|19}} | ProdCode = K0326 | Viewers=16.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=March 27, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther sues Hayden after burning himself at Hayden's barbeque. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=174 | EpisodeNumber2=22 | Title=Fantasy Camp | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Scott Buck & Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|4|2}} | ProdCode = K0327 | Viewers=18.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=April 10, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden regrets agreeing to help coach at a fantasy football camp, but Luther and Dauber are eager to face off against him. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=175 | EpisodeNumber2=23 | Title=Luther Get Your Gun | DirectedBy=Alan Rafkin | WrittenBy=Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|4|30}} | ProdCode = K0328 | Viewers=13.0<ref>{{cite news|title='ER,' 'Seinfeld,' 'Beast' lead NBC sweep|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 8, 1996|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther claims to be an expert hunter in order to impress Doris' rich friends. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=176 | EpisodeNumber2=24 | Title=A Player to be Named Later | DirectedBy=Phil Rosenthal | WrittenBy=Nelson Costello | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|5|7}} | ProdCode = K0325 | Viewers=15.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 15, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Due to the Breakers' bottom-of-the-barrel first year, they have a high pick in the NFL Draft – and numerous reporters are looking for the scoop as to who they will choose. With all this attention, Hayden worries he will "flub" the first-round draft pick. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=177 | EpisodeNumber2=25 | Title=Somebody's Baby | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Eric Horsted & Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|5|21}} | ProdCode = K0323 | Viewers=19.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=May 29, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden and Christine go to Julie's Lamaze classes, she goes into labor later that night. When Julie's father Doug and her boyfriend Kevin 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. | LineColor=FFFF00 }} }}
===Season 9 (1996–97)=== {{Episode table |background=#0000FF |overall=4 |season=4 |title=19 |director=15 |writer=19 |airdate=15 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=178 | EpisodeNumber2=1 | Title=Sleepless in Orlando | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Brad Johnson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|9|28}} | Viewers=10.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 2, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden has to take on all parenting duties when Christine and their baby Timothy fall ill, but he also has to prepare for a game. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=179 | EpisodeNumber2=2 | Title=Just Short of the Goal | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Mark Ganzel | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|10|5}} | Viewers=8.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Baseball on NBC helps CBS|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 9, 1996|author=Graham, Jefferson}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden turns down the chance to write a memoir of his failures with the Breakers, so Luther does it without his involvement. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=180 | EpisodeNumber2=3 | Title=Last Tango in Orlando | DirectedBy=Ted Wass | WrittenBy=Frank Dungan & Michael Baser | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|10|12}} | Viewers=7.4<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 16, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther grows jealous of a kicker whom Doris believes is someone the Breakers need. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=181 | EpisodeNumber2=4 | Title=Isn't It Romantic? | DirectedBy=Jay Kleckner | WrittenBy=Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|10|19}} | Viewers=8.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Fox gets major league boost to No. 3|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 23, 1996|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden's plans for a romantic evening with Christine seeing a performance by Michael Feinstein. However, the plans fall through when she refuses to leave the baby in the care of anyone else. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=182 | EpisodeNumber2=5 | Title=We Can Never Die | DirectedBy=Gary Shimokawa | WrittenBy=Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|10|26}} | Viewers=7.2<ref name="9.05-9.06">{{cite news|title=World Series lineup gives Fox a major win|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=October 30, 1996|author=Bush, Alan}}</ref> | ShortSummary=The Foxes reconsider appointing the Burleighs as Tim's legal guardians. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=183 | EpisodeNumber2=6 | Title=Grimmworld | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Paul Redford | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|10|26}} | Viewers=7.1<ref name="9.05-9.06"/> | ShortSummary=Dauber dates Mary Beth (Michelle Nicastro), a perky actress who works in a place called Grimmworld, which tells the Grimm Brothers 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. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=184 | EpisodeNumber2=7 | Title=In the Money | DirectedBy=Jay Kleckner | WrittenBy=Tom J. Astle | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|12|11}} | Viewers=11.8<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 18, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther becomes engaged to Doris, but a prenuptial agreement guaranteeing him a fortune has the better of him. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=185 | EpisodeNumber2=8 | Title=You Win Some, You Lose Some | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|12|18}} | Viewers=14.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=December 25, 1996}}</ref> | ShortSummary=The Foxes' holiday plans are compromised by a long-shot chance of the Breakers making the NFL playoffs. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=186 | EpisodeNumber2=9 | Title=Wings Over Buffalo | DirectedBy=James Gardner | WrittenBy=Brad Johnson | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1996|12|25}} | Viewers=13.5<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=USA Today|page=3D|date=January 1, 1997}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther's love of chicken wings gives the Breakers food poisoning right before a big game. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=187 | EpisodeNumber2=10 | Title=Somewhere Out There | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Craig T. Nelson & Barry Kemp | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|1|8}} | Viewers=14.13<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41385853/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 6-12, 1997)|date=January 15, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden orders Dauber to forget his obsession with alien abductions or be fired. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=188 | EpisodeNumber2=11 | Title=A Boy and His Doll | DirectedBy=Bill Fraley | WrittenBy=Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|1|22}} | Viewers=13.37<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41385500/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 20-26, 1997)|date=January 29, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=The Burleighs give Tim a limited edition Princess Tiffany doll. Tim enjoys playing with the doll and it does not bother Hayden initially until Luther and male strangers are bothered by it, changing his mind. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=189 | EpisodeNumber2=12 | Title=The Body Gardener | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Mark Ganzel & Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|2|5}} | Viewers=13.28<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41304408/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 3-9, 1997)|date=February 12, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Hayden writes his recently-fired former gardener Kenny Montague, a glowing job recommendation, despite him being extremely incompetent in every job he does. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=190 | EpisodeNumber2=13 | Title=To Ski or Not to Ski | DirectedBy=Craig T. Nelson | WrittenBy=Cindy Chupack & Ellen Sandler | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|2|12}} | Viewers=14.33<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41315405/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 10-16, 1997)|date=February 20, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=At a ski resort, Dauber tries to hide from Judy after seeing her in a store and Hayden tries to help Christine face her fear of skiing. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=191 | EpisodeNumber2=14 | Title=It's a Swamp Thing | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Tom J. Astle | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|2|19}} | Viewers=13.28<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41313412/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 17-23, 1997)|date=February 26, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=192 | EpisodeNumber2=15 | Title=Viva Las Ratings | DirectedBy=Jay Kleckner | WrittenBy=Brad Johnson & Mark Ganzel | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|2|26}} | Viewers=15.21<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41294963/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 24-March 2, 1997)|date=March 5, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Luther heads to Las Vegas with Dauber and Howard where he plans to "invest" his life savings in an Elvis memorabilia auction, only to find himself up against Mimi Bobeck (Kathy Kinney), 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''. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=193 | EpisodeNumber2=16 | Title=A Fox by Any Other Name | DirectedBy=Tony Dow | WrittenBy=Tom J. Astle | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|3|12}} | Viewers=13.08<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41386061/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 10–16, 1997)|date=March 19, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=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. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=194 | EpisodeNumber2=17 | Title=The Stench of Death | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|3|26}} | Viewers=12.61<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41295164/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 24–30, 1997)|date=April 2, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Doris makes an appointment for the coaches with her psychic, who predicts that Luther will hit by a "flying fish". | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=195 | EpisodeNumber2=18 | Title=Baby Coaches | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Joseph Staretski | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|4|2}} | Viewers=12.74<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41299344/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 31-April 6, 1997)|date=April 9, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=A mother boasts to Hayden that her baby girl, who is only days older than Tim, can already walk and talk. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=196 | EpisodeNumber2=19 | Title=Upsized | DirectedBy=Gordon Hunt | WrittenBy=Ellen Sandler & Cindy Chupack | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|4|16}} | Viewers=9.27<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41385180/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 14–20, 1997)|date=April 23, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=In need of change, Luther is promoted to be the new Breakers' general manager. Former linebacker Dick Butkus is then hired as Hayden's new defensive coordinator – and starts taking over the team. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=197 | EpisodeNumber2=20 | Title=The Neighbor Hood | DirectedBy=Jeff Meyer | WrittenBy=Mark Ganzel | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|4|23}} | Viewers=10.28<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41307854/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 21–27, 1997)|date=April 30, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=The Foxes are recruited for a sting operation after receiving a package from their shady neighbors Albert (Tony Plana) and Kathi (Randee Heller). | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber=198 | EpisodeNumber2=21 | Title=Leaving Orlando: Part I | DirectedBy=Jay Kleckner | WrittenBy=Joseph Staretski & Tom J. Astle | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|5|7}} | Viewers=10.81<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41385049/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 5–11, 1997)|date=May 14, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=Doris offers Hayden a contract extension worth $17 million. When Howard reveals other pro teams are interested in having Hayden as coach, he determines he needs to avoid Doris until he makes a decision on accepting the offer. | LineColor=0000FF }} {{Episode list | NumParts= 2 | EpisodeNumber_1=199 | EpisodeNumber_2=200 | EpisodeNumber2_1=22 | EpisodeNumber2_2=23 | Title=Leaving Orlando: Parts II & III | DirectedBy=Barry Kemp | WrittenBy=Barry Kemp & Brad Johnson & Mark Ganzel | OriginalAirDate={{start date|1997|5|14}} | Viewers=13.13<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/41317470/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 12–18, 1997)|date=May 21, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 27, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> | ShortSummary=In the series finale, the Foxes retreat to their cabin so Hayden will have more time to consider Doris' contract offer and discover three men have been living under the house. Hayden, Luther and Dauber think back to their college years after visiting Minnesota State, and the Foxes make a decision for their future. | LineColor=0000FF }} }}
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==References== {{Reflist|2}}
==External links== *[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096560/episodes List of ''Coach'' episodes] at Internet Movie Database
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