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 - Head Like a Wheel
Season 6 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/17/1994
On his 49th birthday, Hayden wants to drive a race car.
#2 - 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.
#3 - My Fair Agent
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/1994
Hayden blames Christine for his sexist attitude toward an attractive co-worker.
#4 - A Fox by Any Other Name
Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/12/1997
Hayden recalls how Tim got his name as a result of the coach's mishap with a hospital clerk, which led to a baby-naming contest sponsored by an antagonistic sportswriter.
#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 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - Johnsonwreckers
Season 7 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/20/1995
Hayden tries to befriend former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson -- but his efforts go to the dogs when Johnson's Super Bowl ring is eaten by Luther's dog.
#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 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - My Cup Runneth Over
Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/8/1994
Hayden begins wearing a special device to increase his sperm count. As a Valentine's gift he goes on Christine's TV show, where his special device leaks on camera.
#23 - Uneasy Riders
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/1993
Hayden and Dauber buy motorcycles.
#25 - Van Dam vs. Fox
Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/19/1996
When Luther burns himself at Hayden's barbecue, he skewers his host with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit for negligence.