Ep 11. Whose Team Is It, Anyway?
- TV-PG
- May 17, 1989
- 23 min
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8.1 (12)
Coach season 1 episode 11, titled "Whose Team Is It, Anyway?", follows the Hayden Fox, the head coach of the Minnesota State Screaming Eagles, as he struggles with the team's poor performance on the field. The team has lost three consecutive games, and Hayden is under pressure from the university administration to turn things around.
As Hayden and his assistant coaches work to prepare the team for their next game, tensions rise among the players. Veteran quarterback Joe Montana Jr. is the clear leader of the offense, but he clashes with newcomer Miguel "Chico" Davis, who thinks he should be given more playing time. Hayden tries to mediate between the two players, but his efforts are complicated by the fact that Joe is also his daughter's ex-boyfriend.
Meanwhile, Hayden's ex-wife Christine is in town for a visit, and she stirs up old feelings that Hayden thought he had put behind him. He tries to focus on the team, but struggles with his personal life as well.
As game day approaches, Hayden is faced with a difficult decision: should he start Joe, who has experience but has been struggling lately, or give Chico a chance to prove himself? The team is divided on the issue, and Hayden is caught in the middle.
The game itself is a nail-biter, with the Screaming Eagles and their opponents trading blows throughout the contest. Hayden's coaching skills are put to the test as he makes crucial decisions on the sideline. In the end, it comes down to a last-second field goal attempt, and the outcome of the game hangs in the balance.
"Whose Team Is It, Anyway?" is a tense and dramatic episode that showcases the challenges faced by a college football coach. Hayden must balance the demands of his job with the needs of his players and his own personal life, all while trying to win games and keep his job. With strong performances from the cast and a thrilling game sequence, this episode is a must-watch for fans of sports dramas.