The BEST episodes of Coach

Every episode of Coach ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Coach!

Hayden Fox is the head coach of the Minnesota State University football team, and he eats, sleeps and lives football. His girlfriend Christine, however, does not share his passion for the sport, which frequently causes friction in their relationship. While Hayden often fits the stereotype of dumb jock (as do his co-workers Luther and Dauber), he sincerely cares about his friends and family, and tries his best to make things work out.

Last Updated: 8/21/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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8.50
12 votes

#1 - Christmas of the Van Damned

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/14/1993

Luther makes a nuisance of himself after tracing his family tree and learning of a large group of Van Dams living in the area.

Directors: Craig T. Nelson
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If a Coach Falls in the Woods (2)
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8.37
16 votes

#2 - If a Coach Falls in the Woods (2)

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/12/1989

In a last-ditch attempt to thwart Kelly's marriage to Stuart, Hayden does the mature, fatherly thing and runs away.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
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The Investment
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8.32
19 votes

#3 - The Investment

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/1990

Luther takes a risk and invests in the Touchdown Club with Hayden's encouragement. But their friendship is put to the test when there's a break-in.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
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8.30
10 votes

#4 - Leaving Orlando (2)

Season 9 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/14/1997

Hayden, Luther and Dauber return to Minnesota State, where they reminisce about their college-coaching years and see some familiar faces. Later, at the lake with Christine and Tim, Hayden shares his vision of the family's future -- an idea she quickly embraces.

Directors: Barry Kemp
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8.17
6 votes

#5 - Retrospective (1)

Season 6 - Episode 26 - Aired 5/24/1994

This is an unusual greatest moments episode. The format is an interview with Hayden about his life and work at Minnesota State. In the first of this two part series Mary Hart interviews Hayden about the beginnings of his relationship with Christine. Another unusual part of this episode is its absence of a laugh track, leaving the jokes to push themselves.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
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8.12
8 votes

#6 - The Pioneer Bowl

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/1993

On the day of the Pioneer Bowl, an accident puts Luther in the hospital with a concussion -- but the team wins the National Championship anyway.

Directors: Jeff Meyer
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8.12
8 votes

#7 - Leaving Orlando (3)

Season 9 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/14/1997

Hayden, Luther and Dauber return to Minnesota State, where they reminisce about their college-coaching years and see some familiar faces. Later, at the lake with Christine and Tim, Hayden shares his vision of the family's future—an idea she quickly embraces.

Directors: Barry Kemp
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8.07
14 votes

#8 - A Real Guy's Guy

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/1991

Hayden pressures Kelly to date his star player, whom she finds very attractive -- until he tells her he is gay.

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If Keith Jackson Calls, I'll Be at My Therapist's
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8.06
18 votes

#9 - If Keith Jackson Calls, I'll Be at My Therapist's

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/19/1989

As the football season's pressure mounts, Hayden develops a hard-to-conceal facial tic before a nationwide television broadcast.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
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Homewreckers
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8.00
19 votes

#10 - Homewreckers

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/6/1990

Hayden seeks Luther's companionship while Christine works on the weekend, and while she is away nearly destroys her apartment.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
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I've Got a Secret
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8.00
20 votes

#11 - I've Got a Secret

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/16/1990

When Hayden secretly recruits a top quarterback, Christine blabs to a sportscaster.

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8.00
13 votes

#12 - 2 BRs, MTN VW

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/26/1991

Whiny, well-meaning Stuart nearly drives Hayden to murder on a ski trip with Christine and Kelly.

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I'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was Dead
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7.96
24 votes

#13 - I'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was Dead

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/26/1989

Hayden consoles a wealthy alumnus' widow to secure a substantial donation.

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7.92
13 votes

#14 - The Luck Stops Here

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/1993

Luther and Hayden have vastly different views on the reasons for the team's success.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Scott Buck
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7.92
12 votes

#15 - Don't Get Mad, Get Cooley

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/1991

Hayden sells Luther his old truck which soon breaks down, so Luther contacts a local news program to do a piece on Hayden in order to embarrass him. After cooler heads prevail, Luther and Coach race to get back the tape before it airs.

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7.92
12 votes

#16 - Leonard Kraleman: All-American

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/19/1991

Hayden tries to discourage a scrawny, unpopular student who wants to try out for the football team, and Christine schools him in the art of gaining popularity.

Directors: Tony Dow
Writer: Sheldon Bull
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Poodle Springs
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7.89
18 votes

#17 - Poodle Springs

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/5/1990

Hayden impresses Judy's parents when he saves their pet poodle.

Directors: Tony Dow
Writer: Sean Clark
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7.87
8 votes

#18 - To Ski or Not to Ski

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/12/1997

When Doris invites the whole gang to spend Valentine's Day weekend at a ski resort she's thinking about buying, Hayden helps Christine conquer her fear of the slopes. Meanwhile, Dauber runs into his ex-fiancée Judy, which stirs some unresolved feelings. The gang heads off to a ski resort, where Hayden and Christine go their separate ways after an argument and Dauber spends his time trying to hide from Judy after spotting her in a grocery store.

Directors: Craig T. Nelson
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7.87
15 votes

#19 - Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best Friend

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/9/1991

Cash-poor Hayden buys Christine's engagement ring from a cut-rate jeweler/dentist.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Sheldon Bull
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7.86
14 votes

#20 - Born Luther

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/19/1992

Luther complains to Hayden about the lack of recognition for his contribution to the team's success -- then must face the media when the team loses.

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7.86
7 votes

#21 - Oh, A Pro Job (1)

Season 7 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/3/1995

Hayden and Christine go on a Caribbean cruise to get away from it all, but can't seem to steer clear of a wealthy eccentric, who makes a surprising offer.

Directors: Jeff Meyer
Writer: Scott Buck
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7.86
7 votes

#22 - Leaving Orlando (1)

Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/1997

In the first episode of the three-part series finale, Doris offers Hayden a 17-million-dollar package to stay with the Breakers for 10 years. When Hayden learns there are other teams in the league that want to lure him away, he and Christine plan to sneak off to the cabin to think things over

Directors: Jay Kleckner
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7.85
13 votes

#23 - Oh, A Pro Job (2)

Season 7 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/10/1995

Hayden is tempted by an offer to coach a professional team, but fears that its eccentric owner would make all the big decisions herself.

Directors: Tony Dow
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7.85
13 votes

#24 - Hurley-Burleigh

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/12/1991

On his first trip to Las Vegas, athletic director Howard wants to sow some wild oats.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
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Sunshine on My Shoulder Makes Me Happy: A Show About Bird Ransom
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7.83
18 votes

#25 - Sunshine on My Shoulder Makes Me Happy: A Show About Bird Ransom

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/20/1990

Hayden loses Luther's prized bird while the assistant coach vacations.

Directors: Jim Drake
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