The BEST episodes of Coach season 5

Every episode of Coach season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Coach season 5!

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
star
7.86
14 votes

#1 - 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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7.80
10 votes

#2 - Rizzendough Rendezvous

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/1992

Hayden's enthusiasm for fund-raising threatens Luther's romance with wealthy widow Mrs. Rizzendough.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
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7.64
11 votes

#3 - The Commercial (2)

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/12/1993

Hayden tries to restrain his jealousy over Christine's on-air romance with her new co-star in the coffee commercial.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
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star
7.50
12 votes

#4 - The Bachelor Party

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/1992

Johnny Unitas, Dick Butkus and Bubba Smith upset Luther when they host Hayden's bachelor party.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Bruce Ferber
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7.50
16 votes

#5 - Vegas Odds

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/2/1993

Hayden and Christine impulsively decide to get married while spending the weekend with Luther in Las Vegas.

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7.45
11 votes

#6 - Dresswreckers

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/1992

Christine's plans for a perfect wedding go from bad to worse after Luther sets her wedding dress on fire.

Directors: Andrei Belgrader
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star
7.43
14 votes

#7 - The Bigger They Are...

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/23/1993

One of Hayden's former football players is forced into early retirement because of a surprising medical problem -- despite his very real knee injuries; the real reason is cancer.

Directors: Jeff Meyer
Writer: Warren Bell
star
7.33
18 votes

#8 - Big Brother, Little Brain

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/1992

Dauber's relationship with his girlfriend Judy is threatened when he becomes a Big Brother to an 8-year-old.

Directors: Craig T. Nelson
Writer: Warren Bell
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7.33
15 votes

#9 - Vows

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/1992

Hayden and Christine marry in her childhood home.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
star
7.27
15 votes

#10 - Dirty Tricks

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/30/1993

Judy threatens to quit coaching at Minnesota State when Hayden plays one last practical joke on her during an important ceremony.

Writer: David Lesser
star
7.24
17 votes

#11 - My True Love Gave to Me...

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/15/1992

Hayden's and Dauber's gifts to the women in their lives accidentally get switched -- and Judy thinks Dauber is proposing to her when she unwraps Christine's ring.

Directors: Craig T. Nelson
Writer: Bud Wiser
star
7.22
9 votes

#12 - One for the Road

Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/18/1993

Hayden and Christine's third attempt to get married includes plans for a wedding in the woods in a church that's due for demolition.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
star
7.21
14 votes

#13 - Burden of the Burleighs

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/16/1993

Hayden and Christine are driven crazy when Howard and Shirley decide to become their best friends.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
star
7.20
15 votes

#14 - Shirley Burleigh, Girlie Friday

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/1992

Howard's wife Shirley comes to work in the athletic department as his temporary secretary and drives him crazy; Luther and Dauber fight to keep their favorite cereal alive.

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star
7.20
15 votes

#15 - The Commercial (1)

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/5/1993

Hayden is set to star in a coffee commercial with Christine, but his part is recast; Luther decides to write a screenplay.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Warren Bell
star
7.20
15 votes

#16 - Love Me Tender

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/1992

Luther reveals his true opinion of Christine following a close brush with death.

Writer: Barry Kemp
star
7.19
16 votes

#17 - To Air is Human

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/1992

Hayden wins his first football game of the year and proposes to Christine on his new live television show.

Writer: Elliot Stern
star
7.15
13 votes

#18 - Luthario

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/9/1993

Luther begins questioning the relationship when his romance with Lorraine heats up.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
star
7.14
14 votes

#19 - Father of the Year

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/1992

Hayden hires Kelly's roommate to act as his daughter when Kelly refuses to attend his Father of the Year banquet.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
star
7.08
13 votes

#20 - Buzzy Money

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/26/1993

Hayden is thrilled when Kelly receives a large check from her ex-husband, until he learns her plans for the money.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Bruce Ferber
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star
6.94
16 votes

#21 - About Face

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/1993

Hayden tries to convince Christine that she does not need a face-lift to improve her chances in a job search.

Directors: Craig T. Nelson
Writer: Eric Horsted
star
6.93
14 votes

#22 - The Patriot Bowl

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/1992

Hayden's team plays in the Patriot Bowl under horrendous conditions.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Warren Bell
star
6.79
14 votes

#23 - Why So Happy, Hayden?

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/11/1993

Hayden attempts to recruit Tyler Roberts, the country's top high-school football player from Note Dame.

Directors: Alan Rafkin