TV series
The Bad News Bears
1979–1980, English, on CBS. Created by Arthur Silver & Bob Brunner.
The Bad News Bears is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from March 24, 1979, until July 26, 1980, consisting of 26 episodes (three unaired by CBS). It was based on the 1976 film of the same name, that was followed by two sequels in 1977 and 1978.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 27
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S2 E11: Double Play
Aired 26 July 1980
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Arthur SilverCreator
- Bob BrunnerCreator
- Jack WardenMorris Buttermaker · 27 ep
- Catherine HicksEmily Rappant · 27 ep
- J. Brennan SmithMike Engelberg · 27 ep
- Tricia CastAmanda Whirlitzer · 27 ep
- Billy JayneRudi Stein · 27 ep
- Kristoff St. JohnAhmad Abdul Rahim · 27 ep
- Sparky MarcusLeslie Ogilvie · 27 ep
- Meeno PeluceTanner Boyle · 27 ep
- Shane ButterworthTimmy Lupus · 27 ep
- Corey FeldmanRegi Tower · 27 ep
- Phillip R. AllenRoy Turner · 14 ep
- Rad DalyJosh Matthews · 14 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 March 1979
- Last aired
- 26 July 1980
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The Bad News Bears are there?
The Bad News Bears has 2 seasons and 27 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Bad News Bears finished?
Yes. The Bad News Bears ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Bad News Bears?
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Who created The Bad News Bears?
The Bad News Bears was created by Arthur Silver and Bob Brunner and stars Jack Warden, Catherine Hicks, J. Brennan Smith.