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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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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#18 - Poodle Springs
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/5/1990
Hayden impresses Judy's parents when he saves their pet poodle.
#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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - The Playbook
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/1993
The playbook falls into enemy hands on the eve of Hayden's biggest game.
#25 - Blue Chip Blues
Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/1/1994
The Screaming Eagles try to recruit the nations top QB. The players father roomed with Haden in college. After a one on one conversation with the blue chips QB, the player admits he only plays ball to please his eager father whose own football dreams were crushed by an injury. Haden convinces to give the young perspective time to decide his own life direction.