Coach: Season 7
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Coach Season 6.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Pros & Cons
Sep 12, 1994 · 24 min
Hayden is offered a position at an unnamed pro team. He goes to New York to interview for the job. After first finding out about the offer, he doesn't tell Dauber or Luther. Finall
It Should Happen to You
Sep 19, 1994 · 24 min
Hayden hires an image consultant who sets out to make him a superstar.
Graceless Under Fire
Sep 26, 1994 · 24 min
Hayden's image consultant Susan Miller gets underfoot when he coaches the team.
Judy's Turn
Oct 3, 1994 · 24 min
In this Dauber centered episode, Judy returns from Romania after a trip with the woman's basketball team. Dauber is exited to see her, as it's the longest time they've ever been ap
Above and Beyond the Call of Hayden
Oct 10, 1994 · 24 min
Luther spends more time with Ruthanne and less with Hayden.
Inconceivable
Oct 17, 1994 · 24 min
Hayden and Christine have a major marital blowup over her seeming ""impregnability"" and the consequent mechanical nature of their recent love life. Luther gets into an unbelievabl
Jailbirds
Oct 24, 1994 · 24 min
Against Hayden's advice, Christine attends a bachelorette party thrown by Ruthanne and gets into trouble.
My Fair Agent
Nov 7, 1994 · 24 min
Hayden blames Christine for his sexist attitude toward an attractive co-worker.
Be a Good Sport
Nov 14, 1994 · 24 min
Cuts in the non-football athletic budget force Hayden into a televised debate.
Working Girl
Nov 21, 1994 · 24 min
Carter gives Bill Jennings an audition tape of one of his beautiful broadcasting students. Carter intends to replace Christine with a young female host to "freshen up the show." Ca
Out of Control
Nov 28, 1994 · 24 min
An opposing player is badly hurt after Hayden encourages rough play.
The Popcorn Bowl
Dec 12, 1994 · 24 min
Just before a big bowl game, a rumor breaks out that Hayden may be taking a job in the pros.
Luther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 Steps
Dec 19, 1994 · 24 min
Luther and Ruthanne try to help each other shed bad habits.
Did Someone Call Me Snorer?
Jan 9, 1995 · 24 min
Hayden refuses to go quietly when Christine insists that he head off his snoring problem with a trip to a sleep therapy clinic.
Close Encounters of the Worst Kind
Jan 16, 1995 · 24 min
Hayden and Christine agree to work out their marital problems via an anonymous ""encounter weekend"" for couples, but the entire process breaks down for Hayden once Howard and Shir
The Kicker
Jan 23, 1995 · 24 min
A letter from a European prospect inspires Hayden to go on an international recruiting trip -- to a country that's under martial law.
The Walk-On
Feb 6, 1995 · 24 min
Hayden refuses to admit that a middle-aged prospect might be too old to play on the team, and becomes his biggest supporter.
Call Me Cupid
Feb 13, 1995 · 24 min
A Valentine's Day dinner gives three couples heartburn when Hayden's efforts to fix up a lovelorn Dauber entirely miss their mark.
Johnsonwreckers
Feb 20, 1995 · 24 min
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.
The Day I Met Frank Gifford
Feb 27, 1995 · 24 min
Luther feels left out when Hayden and Christine are invited to New York for a dinner honoring Frank Gifford.
Kelly's New Guy (1)
Mar 13, 1995 · 24 min
When Hayden's daughter Kelly brings home new boyfriend Peter, Hayden is appalled to learn that Peter is the same age as Hayden.
Kelly's New Guy (2)
Mar 20, 1995 · 24 min
Kelly and Dauber decide to keep their relationship a secret from Hayden, but fate throws a monkey wrench into their plans.
Ten Percent of Nothing
Apr 5, 1995 · 24 min
Luther risks losing agent Art Hibke by making a self-arranged promotional appearance without telling Art -- and then refusing to pay his commission, which leads to a crazed dental
Oh, a Pro Job (1)
May 3, 1995 · 24 min
Hayden and Christine go on a Caribbean cruise to get away from it all, but can't seem to steer clear of a wealthy eccentric, who makes a surprising offer.
Oh, a Pro Job (2)
May 10, 1995 · 24 min
Hayden is tempted by an offer to coach a professional team, but fears that its eccentric owner would make all the big decisions herself.