B. J. and the Bear 1979
What is B. J. and the Bear?
B. J.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 46
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 10, 1979
- Last aired
- May 9, 1981
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 22 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 46 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 46 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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B. J. and the Bear is an American comedy series that aired on the NBC television network from 1979 to 1981. The program was created by Christopher Crowe and Glen A. Larson. The series features actor Greg Evigan in a leading role alongside actor Claude Akins. As a production of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the show remains a notable entry in the television landscape of that era. The collaboration between creators Crowe and Larson established the foundation for the series, which ran for two years on network television. By focusing on the performances of Evigan and Akins, the show maintained its comedic format throughout its broadcast history. The factual record confirms that the series concluded its run in 1981 after starting its initial broadcast in 1979. This overview relies exclusively on the provided documentation regarding the creative origins, the primary cast members, the network of origin, and the specific years during which the program was available to television audiences.
Should you watch it?
“A 1979 NBC comedy starring Greg Evigan and Claude Akins.”
- Created by Christopher Crowe and Glen A. Larson
- Stars Greg Evigan and Claude Akins
- Only aired for a brief period from 1979 to 1981
Watch it if you enjoy classic late‑70s sitcoms with a comedic duo.
The series is a light comedy suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Odyssey of the Shady Truth Mytharc Feb 10, 1979
- E2 Shine On Core Feb 24, 1979
- E3 A Coffin with a View Core Mar 10, 1979
- E4 Deadly Cargo Core Mar 17, 1979
- E5 Never Give a Trucker an Even Break Core Mar 24, 1979
- E6 Lobo's Revenge Core Apr 7, 1979
- E7 The Murphy Contingent Core Apr 14, 1979
- E8 Wheels of Forture Core Apr 21, 1979
- E9 Crackers Mytharc Apr 28, 1979
- E10 Lobo Mytharc May 5, 1979
Season 2 · 21 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Snow White and the Seven Lady Truckers (1) Mytharc Sep 29, 1979
- E2 Snow White and the Seven Lady Truckers (2) Core Oct 6, 1979
- E3 Cain's Cruiser Core Oct 13, 1979
- E4 Pogo Lil Core Oct 20, 1979
- E5 Cain's Son-in-Law Core Oct 27, 1979
- E6 Run for the Money (I) Core Nov 3, 1979
- E7 The Eyes of Texas Core Nov 10, 1979
- E8 Mary Ellen Core Nov 17, 1979
- E9 Gasohol Core Nov 24, 1979
- E10 B.J. Sweethearts Core Dec 1, 1979
- E11 Fly a Wild Horse Core Dec 8, 1979
- E12 Silent Night, Unholy Night Core Dec 15, 1979
- E13 Fire in the Hole Core Jan 12, 1980
- E14 Siege Core Jan 19, 1980
- E15 Through the Past, Darkly Core Jan 26, 1980
- E16 Bear Bondage Core Feb 2, 1980
- E17 B.J. and the Witch Core Feb 9, 1980
- E18 The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful Core Feb 16, 1980
- E19 The Girls of Hollywood High Core Feb 23, 1980
- E20 The 18-Wheel Rip-off Mytharc Mar 22, 1980
- E21 A Friendly Double Cross Mytharc Mar 29, 1980
Season 3 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 B.J. and the Seven Lady Truckers (1) Mytharc Jan 13, 1981
- E2 B.J. and the Seven Lady Truckers (2) Core Jan 13, 1981
- E3 The Fast and the Furious (1) Core Jan 20, 1981
- E4 The Fast and the Furious (2) Core Jan 27, 1981
- E5 Intercepted Pass Core Feb 3, 1981
- E6 Down and Dirty Core Feb 10, 1981
- E7 Beauties and the Beasts Core Feb 17, 1981
- E8 The Blonde in a Gilded Cage Core Mar 3, 1981
- E9 For Adults Only Core Mar 10, 1981
- E10 A Bear in the Hand Core Mar 17, 1981
- E11 Seven Lady Captives Core Mar 24, 1981
- E12 Stunt Core Mar 31, 1981
- E13 Who is B.J.? Core Apr 25, 1981
- E14 Detective Finger, I Presume? Mytharc May 2, 1981
- E15 The Two Million Dollar Hustle Mytharc May 9, 1981
Frequently asked questions
When did B. J. and the Bear originally air?
It aired on NBC from 1979 to 1981.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Christopher Crowe and Glen A. Larson.
Who are the main stars?
Greg Evigan and Claude Akins star in the series.
What network broadcast the show?
It was broadcast on NBC.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is an American comedy series.
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