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The Best Episodes of Coach

Every episode of Coach ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Coach!

The Best Episodes of Coach

Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family...

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  1. Background image for Homewreckers
    9.3/10(116 votes)

    #1 - Homewreckers

    S2:E15

    Hayden seeks Luther's companionship while Christine works on the weekend, and while she is away nearly destroys her apartment.

    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Christmas of the Van Damned
    9.0/10(67 votes)

    #2 - Christmas of the Van Damned

    S6:E12

    Luther makes a nuisance of himself after tracing his family tree and learning of a large group of Van Dams living in the area.

    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Did Someone Call Me Snorer?
    8.9/10(52 votes)

    #3 - Did Someone Call Me Snorer?

    S7:E14

    Hayden refuses to go quietly when Christine insists that he head off his snoring problem with a trip to a sleep therapy clinic.

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  4. Background image for Poodle Springs
    8.8/10(83 votes)

    #4 - Poodle Springs

    S2:E20

    Hayden impresses Judy's parents when he saves their pet poodle.

    Director:Tony Dow
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Quarantine
    8.8/10(47 votes)

    #5 - Quarantine

    S8:E20

    When Luther's pet monkey bites Hayden, he, Howard and the rest of the coaching staff are quarantined for fear of an outbreak of some kind of "lethal monkey virus."

    Director:Tony Dow
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Coach for a Day (2)
    8.7/10(58 votes)

    #6 - Coach for a Day (2)

    S6:E15

    Luther is embarrassed to confess his new job: managing a miniature golf course.

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  8. Background image for The Walk-On
    8.7/10(50 votes)

    #7 - The Walk-On

    S7:E17

    Hayden refuses to admit that a middle-aged prospect might be too old to play on the team, and becomes his biggest supporter.

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  9. Background image for The Day I Met Frank Gifford
    8.7/10(50 votes)

    #8 - The Day I Met Frank Gifford

    S7:E20

    Luther feels left out when Hayden and Christine are invited to New York for a dinner honoring Frank Gifford.

    Director:Jeff Meyer
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Wings Over Buffalo
    8.7/10(58 votes)

    #9 - Wings Over Buffalo

    S9:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for If Keith Jackson Calls, I'll Be at My Therapist's
    8.6/10(74 votes)

    #10 - If Keith Jackson Calls, I'll Be at My Therapist's

    S2:E5

    Game pressure gives Hayden a facial tic before a national telecast.

    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Men Don't Heal
    8.6/10(69 votes)

    #11 - Men Don't Heal

    S3:E10

    Irritable over his breakup with Christine, Hayden attends a self-help group.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best Friend
    8.6/10(69 votes)

    #12 - Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best Friend

    S3:E22

    Cash-poor Hayden buys Christine's engagement ring from a cut-rate jeweler/dentist.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Requiem for a Groundskeeper
    8.6/10(62 votes)

    #13 - Requiem for a Groundskeeper

    S4:E6

    Hayden receives an oddball inheritance from an acquaintance.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for The Playbook
    8.6/10(56 votes)

    #14 - The Playbook

    S6:E10

    The playbook falls into enemy hands on the eve of Hayden's biggest game.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for The Pioneer Bowl
    8.6/10(73 votes)

    #15 - The Pioneer Bowl

    S6:E11

    On the day of the Pioneer Bowl, an accident puts Luther in the hospital with a concussion -- but the team wins the National Championship anyway.

    Director:Jeff Meyer
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for The Babywreckers
    8.6/10(54 votes)

    #16 - The Babywreckers

    S6:E13

    Hayden is rattled when he and Christine agree to watch an infant for the weekend.

    Director:Tony Dow
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for My Cup Runneth Over
    8.6/10(49 votes)

    #17 - My Cup Runneth Over

    S6:E16

    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.

    Director:Jeff Meyer
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Jailbirds
    8.6/10(52 votes)

    #18 - Jailbirds

    S7:E7

    Against Hayden's advice, Christine attends a bachelorette party thrown by Ruthanne and gets into trouble.

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  20. Background image for Luther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 Steps
    8.6/10(46 votes)

    #19 - Luther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 Steps

    S7:E13

    Luther and Ruthanne try to help each other shed bad habits.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Johnsonwreckers
    8.6/10(57 votes)

    #20 - Johnsonwreckers

    S7:E19

    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.

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  22. Background image for Kelly's New Guy (1)
    8.6/10(48 votes)

    #21 - Kelly's New Guy (1)

    S7:E21

    When Hayden's daughter Kelly brings home new boyfriend Peter, Hayden is appalled to learn that Peter is the same age as Hayden.

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  23. Background image for Upsized
    8.6/10(49 votes)

    #22 - Upsized

    S9:E19

    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.

    Director:Gordon Hunt
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  24. Background image for If a Coach Falls in the Woods (2)
    8.5/10(82 votes)

    #23 - If a Coach Falls in the Woods (2)

    S2:E4

    Hayden runs away to protest Kelly's wedding to Stuart.

    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Hayden and Luther's Excellent Adventure
    8.5/10(69 votes)

    #24 - Hayden and Luther's Excellent Adventure

    S3:E6

    Hayden and Luther get stranded out of town the night Hayden is to escort Christine to an awards banquet in her honor.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for The Marion Kind (1)
    8.5/10(63 votes)

    #25 - The Marion Kind (1)

    S3:E15

    Christine persuades Luther to have lunch with the reconciling best friend who stole his girl 37 years ago.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Homewreckers" is the best rated episode of "Coach". It scored 9.3/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by Michael Zinberg and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/6/1990. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Christmas of the Van Damned".