The Best Episodes of Coach Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(80 votes)

   #1 - That Shouldn't Happen

   S3:E19/25/1990

   Hayden, ecstatic about his team being ranked top-20 for the first time, meets Christine's mother, then is shattered when his star player Bo is hurt and put on the injured list.

   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.4/10(77 votes)

   #2 - Magnificent Abscession

   S3:E210/2/1990

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

   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Barry Kemp

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   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Barry Kemp
3. 

   8.0/10(73 votes)

   #3 - The Day That Moses Came to Town

   S3:E310/9/1990

   Hayden gets jealous when the university president woos a basketball coach from Boston with promises of grandiose perks.

   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Lyla Oliver

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   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Lyla Oliver
4. 

   8.4/10(82 votes)

   #4 - Is This Your First Time on the Riverboat, Miss Watkins?

   S3:E410/16/1990

   Hayden reluctantly allows archrival Watkins to sit in on his poker night.

   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.7/10(69 votes)

   #5 - Hayden's in the Kitchen with Dinah

   S3:E510/23/1990

   Hayden promises to stay with a bedridden Christine, rather than attend a long-awaited team victory celebration.

   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.5/10(71 votes)

   #6 - Hayden and Luther's Excellent Adventure

   S3:E610/30/1990

   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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7. 

   8.2/10(66 votes)

   #7 - The Break-Up

   S3:E711/6/1990

   Hayden forsakes football with the guys to meet Christine's antique-dealer friend.

   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Barry Kemp

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   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Barry Kemp
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   8.1/10(65 votes)

   #8 - The Iceman Goeth

   S3:E811/13/1990

   Even at a victory party, and with Elaine trying to seduce him, Hayden remains depressed over his breakup with Christine.

   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Unknown

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9. 

   8.4/10(67 votes)

   #9 - Cabin Fever

   S3:E911/27/1990

   Christine wants all her belongings out of Hayden's house, and Luther might move in next door.

   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Unknown

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10. 

    8.7/10(73 votes)

    #10 - Men Don't Heal

    S3:E1012/4/1990

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

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Alan Rafkin

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    8.2/10(65 votes)

    #11 - When Hayden Met Christine

    S3:E1112/11/1990

    Dateless for a charity ball, Hayden flashes back four years to when he first met Christine, at the same affair.

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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12. 

    8.0/10(78 votes)

    #12 - Christmas Brains

    S3:E1212/18/1990

    Grinch Hayden's ex-wife unexpectedly shows up at his holiday party with a gift idea that will make all his Christmases merry: she helps him decide to reunite with Christine.

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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13. 

    8.0/10(68 votes)

    #13 - Dauber Graduates

    S3:E131/8/1991

    When Dauber finally graduates after eight years, Hayden promotes him to full-time coach, and their relationship changes.

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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14. 

    8.4/10(69 votes)

    #14 - Puppy Love

    S3:E141/22/1991

    Hayden concocts a wild tale to keep a promised $10 million donation from going to the basketball department instead.

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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15. 

    8.5/10(67 votes)

    #15 - The Marion Kind (1)

    S3:E152/5/1991

    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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16. 

    8.5/10(80 votes)

    #16 - The Marion Kind (2)

    S3:E162/12/1991

    When Luther's old friend steals his girlfriend again, Hayden and Peter try to spare Luther's feelings by hiding the fact.

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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17. 

    7.9/10(72 votes)

    #17 - Leonard Kraleman: All-American

    S3:E172/19/1991

    Hayden tries to discourage a scrawny, unpopular student who wants to try out for the football team, and Christine schools him in the art of gaining popularity.

    Directors:Alan Rafkin, Tony Dow

    Writer:Unknown

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18. 

    8.2/10(64 votes)

    #18 - 2 BRs, MTN VW

    S3:E182/26/1991

    Whiny, well-meaning Stuart nearly drives Hayden to murder on a ski trip with Christine and Kelly.

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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19. 

    8.3/10(74 votes)

    #19 - Hurley-Burleigh

    S3:E193/12/1991

    On his first trip to Las Vegas, athletic director Howard wants to sow some wild oats.

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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20. 

    8.5/10(64 votes)

    #20 - Hayden Fox for Universal Jocks

    S3:E203/26/1991

    When Hayden discovers Christine's salary dwarfs his own, he decides to make extra cash as a spokesperson for an athletic supporter company.

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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21. 

    8.2/10(68 votes)

    #21 - A Father and Son Reunion

    S3:E214/2/1991

    Hayden reunites Luther and his long-lost father.

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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22. 

    8.7/10(72 votes)

    #22 - Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best Friend

    S3:E224/9/1991

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

    Director:Alan Rafkin

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Alan Rafkin

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