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Season 9

Coach

23 episodes

Sleepless in Orlando
E01
Episode 11996-09-2824m

Sleepless in Orlando

When Christine and baby Timothy both become ill, an exhausted Hayden has too much to do while preparing for an important game.

Just Short of the Goal
E02
Episode 21996-10-0524m

Just Short of the Goal

When Hayden passes on the chance to write a memoir of his failures with the Breakers, Luther makes a play for writing it himself -- without Hayden's involvement -- then discovers the topic is living with losing.

Last Tango in Orlando
E03
Episode 31996-10-1224m

Last Tango in Orlando

When Doris brings in a gorgeous Brazilian soccer player to play kicker for the Breakers, Hayden is skeptical of his talent, while Luther becomes suspicious of his intentions towards Doris.

Isn't It Romantic?
E04
Episode 41996-10-1924m

Isn't It Romantic?

Hayden's plans for an evening of dinner and dancing go awry when Christine resists leaving their baby at home.

We Can Never Die
E05
Episode 51996-10-2624m

We Can Never Die

Hayden and Christine ask the Burleighs to become Tim's legal guardians, but the eccentric couple's enthusiasm causes the Foxes to reconsider their request.

Grimmworld
E06
Episode 61996-10-2624m

Grimmworld

Dauber's fairy-tale romance with his new girlfriend is jeopardized when he begins to suspect that Hayden doesn't approve.

In the Money
E07
Episode 71996-12-1124m

In the Money

When Luther and Doris plan to get married, Howard plans a huge televised half-time wedding for them during the Breakers vs. Niners game. Unfortunately, Luther's new obsession with Doris' money causes some problems.

You Win Some, You Lose Some
E08
Episode 81996-12-1824m

You Win Some, You Lose Some

When Hayden and Christine made plans to celebrate Christmas in Minnesota, they never believed the Breakers had any chance of making it to the playoffs. But fate is with the team and it looks like Hayden will play the Bills in Buffalo instead of playing Santa to Tim on his first Christmas.

Wings Over Buffalo
E09
Episode 91996-12-2524m

Wings Over Buffalo

On their way to face the Buffalo Bills in a wild-card game, Luther's love of chicken wings saddles the Breakers with a severe case of food poisoning.

Somewhere Out There
E10
Episode 101997-01-0824m

Somewhere Out There

In this very special episode which analogizes nine years of relationships between friends and family, Dauber believes he is contacted by aliens, and he considers leaving the Breakers, Orlando and Earth.

A Boy and His Doll
E11
Episode 111997-01-2224m

A Boy and His Doll

Howard and Shirley give Timothy a doll, but Luther feels the boy should have more masculine influences.

The Body Gardener
E12
Episode 121997-02-0524m

The Body Gardener

When Hayden's former gardener Kenny is fired by the Breakers, the guilt-ridden coach writes him a glowing job recommendation. But Hayden comes to regret that generosity when his words earn Kenny a job as his personal bodyguard.

To Ski or Not to Ski
E13
Episode 131997-02-1224m

To Ski or Not to Ski

When Doris invites the whole gang to spend Valentine's Day weekend at a ski resort she's thinking about buying, Hayden helps Christine conquer her fear of the slopes. Meanwhile, Dauber runs into his ex-fiancée Judy, which stirs some unresolved feelings. The gang heads off to a ski resort, where Hayden and Christine go their separate ways after an argument and Dauber spends his time trying to hide from Judy after spotting her in a grocery store.

It's a Swamp Thing
E14
Episode 141997-02-1924m

It's a Swamp Thing

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.

Viva Las Ratings
E15
Episode 151997-02-2624m

Viva Las Ratings

Luther plans to "invest" his life savings at an Elvis memorabilia auction in Las Vegas, but he gets into a heated bidding war with The Drew Carey Show's Mimi. In the end, Luther and Mimi go from bitter rivals to dance partners in a wild, Elvis-inspired dream sequence set to music.

A Fox By Any Other Name
E16
Episode 161997-03-1224m

A Fox By Any Other Name

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.

The Stench of Death
E17
Episode 171997-03-2624m

The Stench of Death

As a reward for the Breakers' successful season, Doris gives the coaches a session with her psychic, but Luther is troubled by the woman's prediction and convinces himself that a defensive tackle Hayden's trying to sign is out to kill him.

Baby Coaches
E18
Episode 181997-04-0224m

Baby Coaches

Hayden's insecurity gets the better of him when an obnoxious mother boasts that her baby girl -- who's just a few days older than Tim -- can already walk and talk. So the coach tries to bring Tim up to speed.

Upsized
E19
Episode 191997-04-1624m

Upsized

Doris promotes Luther, leaving Hayden to find a new defensive coordinator, a job he thinks would be perfect for Dick Butkus -- until the former linebacker shows up and starts taking over.

The Neighbor Hood
E20
Episode 201997-04-2324m

The Neighbor Hood

Skeptical Hayden warns Christine not to trust the new neighbors.

Leaving Orlando (1)
E21
Episode 211997-05-0724m

Leaving Orlando (1)

In the first episode of the three-part series finale, Doris offers Hayden a 17-million-dollar package to stay with the Breakers for 10 years. When Hayden learns there are other teams in the league that want to lure him away, he and Christine plan to sneak off to the cabin to think things over

Leaving Orlando (2)
E22
Episode 221997-05-1424m

Leaving Orlando (2)

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.

Leaving Orlando (3)
E23
Episode 231997-05-1424m

Leaving Orlando (3)

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.