The WORST episodes of Coach
Every episode of Coach ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - A Player to Be Named Later
Season 8 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/7/1996
Hayden fears he'll look like a dummy if he fumbles the Breakers' first-choice pick in the NFL draft. Cameos include Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and receiver Keyshawn Johnson.
#2 - Head Like a Wheel
Season 6 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/17/1994
On his 49th birthday, Hayden wants to drive a race car.
#3 - Luther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 Steps
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/19/1994
Luther and Ruthanne try to help each other shed bad habits.
#4 - My Fair Agent
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/1994
Hayden blames Christine for his sexist attitude toward an attractive co-worker.
#5 - The Kicker
Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/23/1995
A letter from a European prospect inspires Hayden to go on an international recruiting trip -- to a country that's under martial law.
#6 - The Popcorn Bowl
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/1994
Just before a big bowl game, a rumor breaks out that Hayden may be taking a job in the pros.
#7 - Kelly's New Guy (2)
Season 7 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/20/1995
Kelly and Dauber decide to keep their relationship a secret from Hayden, but fate throws a monkey wrench into their plans.
#8 - Belly of the Beast
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/1993
Hayden stands up in court for Luther's defendant dog Quincy, who bit the MSU bandleader; Christine dozes during Hayden's advances.
#9 - 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.
#10 - Jailbirds
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/24/1994
Against Hayden's advice, Christine attends a bachelorette party thrown by Ruthanne and gets into trouble.
#11 - Nice Guys Get Cut
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/2/1996
Hayden loses his appetite when Christine invites soon-to-be-fired player Matt Luba over for dinner.
#12 - Judy's Turn
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/1994
In this Dauber centered episode, Judy returns from Romania after a trip with the woman's basketball team. Dauber is exited to see her, as it's the longest time they've ever been apart (one month). When Judy arrives, she tells Dauber that she had an affair with a Romanian man named Andre. Judy doesn't feels she can spend her life with Dauber, she breaks their two-year engagement.
#13 - Something Old, Something New
Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/22/1994
An old girlfriend's visit rekindles Dauber's feelings and jeopardizes his relationship with Judy.
#14 - The Patriot Bowl
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/1992
Hayden's team plays in the Patriot Bowl under horrendous conditions.
#15 - 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.
#16 - Kelly's New Guy (1)
Season 7 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/13/1995
When Hayden's daughter Kelly brings home new boyfriend Peter, Hayden is appalled to learn that Peter is the same age as Hayden.
#17 - Fantasy Camp
Season 8 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/2/1996
Hayden kicks himself for agreeing to coach at a football "fantasy camp," but Luther and Dauber can't wait to have their team go up against his in the final game.
#18 - Her Boyfriend's Back
Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/26/1996
The father (Nelson) of the unborn baby whom Hayden and Christine plan to adopt comes back into Julie's life.
#19 - Bye Bye Burleigh (2)
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/1995
While Hayden waffles over helping Howard search for a new job, the coaches see a window of opportunity for scoring their first win of the season.
#20 - She's Having Our Baby (1)
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/1995
Hayden and Christine decide to try adoption but learn that their ages may complicate the process; a new secretary puts Luther and Dawber under her spell.
#21 - It's a Swamp Thing
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/19/1997
When Hayden, Luther, Dauber and Howard decide to celebrate "Man Week" in the Florida Everglades, Doris, Christine and Shirley decide to take a vacation of their own. Meanwhile, having allowed Luther to plan their trip, the men wind up in swamp mud with an alligator.
#22 - Turtle World
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/1995
Hayden regrets sponsoring Luther's harebrained investment in "Turtle World" when he learns that the animals featured in the attraction are dying in captivity.
#23 - 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.
#24 - Uneasy Riders
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/1993
Hayden and Dauber buy motorcycles.