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Coach•Season 3•Episode 2

Magnificent Abscession

8.3/10 · 88 votesOct 2, 199024 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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When Hayden has to miss a game because of a bad tooth, Luther must coach via phone instructions from him.

Directed byAlan Rafkin
Written byBarry Kemp
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Is This Your First Time on the Riverboat, Miss Watkins?

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Hayden's in the Kitchen with Dinah

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Hayden and Luther's Excellent Adventure

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The Break-Up

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The Iceman Goeth

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Cabin Fever

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Men Don't Heal

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Dauber Graduates

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Puppy Love

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The Marion Kind (1)

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The Marion Kind (2)

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Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Hayden Fox

Jerry Van Dyke

Jerry Van Dyke

Luther Van Dam

Shelley Fabares

Shelley Fabares

Christine Armstrong

Bill Fagerbakke

Bill Fagerbakke

Dauber Dybinski

Kris Kamm

Kris Kamm

Stuart Rosebrock

Clare Carey

Clare Carey

Kelly Fox

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Barry Kemp

Writer

Alan Rafkin

Alan Rafkin

Director

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Episode Summary

"Magnificent Abscession" is episode 2 of Coach season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 88 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Alan Rafkin and written by Barry Kemp, it aired on October 2, 1990.

Next: E3 · The Day That Moses Came to TownBest of Season 3