The BEST episodes of Coach season 1

Every episode of Coach season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Coach season 1!

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: 11/14/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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I'm Sorry I Told You My Wife Was Dead
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7.96
24 votes

#1 - 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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Whose Team is It, Anyway?
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7.79
19 votes

#2 - Whose Team is It, Anyway?

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/17/1989

Although Hayden needs a victory in his last game for a winning season, he may be forced to bench his star player for skipping practice.

Directors: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Sheldon Bull
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Define Romance
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7.72
25 votes

#3 - Define Romance

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/3/1989

Hayden feels threatened when Christine dates another.

Directors: Andrew Chulack
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Dauber's Blow-Out
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7.71
21 votes

#4 - Dauber's Blow-Out

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/7/1989

Anti-fun Riley Pringle of the Conduct Committee joins Hayden in supervising Dauber's season-ending party.

Writer: Don Rhymer
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I'm in Love with a Boy Named Stuart
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7.67
43 votes

#5 - I'm in Love with a Boy Named Stuart

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/1989

Hayden detests Kelly's new boyfriend.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
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The Loss Weekend
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7.67
36 votes

#6 - The Loss Weekend

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/22/1989

A losing streak makes Hayden unpleasant company for Christine.

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19 Candles
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7.54
26 votes

#7 - 19 Candles

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/12/1989

Hayden plans a quiet birthday celebration for Kelly, who invites Stuart.

Directors: Arlene Sanford
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Gambling for Meat
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7.53
32 votes

#8 - Gambling for Meat

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/5/1989

Hayden suspends Luther for 30 days for gambling when he bets against the team and wins a steak at the Touchdown Club; but Luther think he has been fired, and takes another job.

Directors: James Gardner
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Kelly, Meet Christine
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7.43
44 votes

#9 - Kelly, Meet Christine

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/1989

Christine demands Hayden be truthful with Kelly about their relationship.

Directors: James Gardner
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Kelly and the Professor
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7.38
61 votes

#10 - Kelly and the Professor

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/28/1989

Kelly tells Hayden she had a date with a faculty member, and he wants to know who.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Mark Ganzel
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Pilot
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7.36
44 votes

#11 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/1989

In the series pilot, Hayden becomes suspicions when he learns that his daughter Kelly is returning to Minnesota to attend Minnesota State college where he serves as the head coach of the Minnesota State Screaming Eagles football team. Is Kelly really interested in the college curriculum or in getting Hayden to become a father to her after so many years of being absent from her life? Kelly's return awakens Hayden's paternal instincts, disrupting his relationship with his new girlfriend, news reporter Christine Armstrong.

Directors: Barry Kemp
Writer: Barry Kemp
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Hoot, Hoot Hike
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7.30
20 votes

#12 - Hoot, Hoot Hike

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/31/1989

The poetry of football is turned into ballet by Kelly's dance instructor, who envisions a pas de deux with technical advisor Hayden.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
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Parents' Weekend
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7.26
31 votes

#13 - Parents' Weekend

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/19/1989

Christine is seized by an uncontrollable urge to get a look at Hayden's ex-wife, who's come up for Parents' Weekend.

Directors: James Gardner
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