Ep 6. Rizzendough Rendezvous

Coach season 5 episode 6, titled "Rizzendough Rendezvous," follows Hayden Fox (Craig T. Nelson) and the Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles football team as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Rizzendough Northern. The team is struggling in practice, and Hayden decides to bring in a special guest coach – former NFL great and Hayden's idol, Bobby Rizzendough (played by Bubba Smith).

As the team prepares for the big game, tensions rise between Bobby and Hayden. While Hayden is trying to keep the team focused and motivated, Bobby is more interested in having a good time and reliving his glory days. Hayden worries that Bobby's laid-back attitude will undermine the team's chances of winning.

Meanwhile, Luther (Jerry Van Dyke) is dealing with his own personal drama. He has a crush on the school's new librarian, Mrs. Rizzendough (played by Ruta Lee), who happens to be Bobby's wife. Luther is torn between his feelings for Mrs. Rizzendough and his loyalty to his friend, Hayden.

The tensions between Hayden and Bobby come to a head when Hayden discovers that Bobby has been secretly using the team's practice time to run his own personal football camp for young kids. Hayden is furious that Bobby has been taking away valuable practice time from the Screaming Eagles, and the two coaches get into a heated argument.

Despite the tensions, the Screaming Eagles manage to pull together and have a successful game against the Rizzendough Northern. In the end, Hayden and Bobby make amends, and Luther comes to terms with his feelings for Mrs. Rizzendough.

"Rizzendough Rendezvous" is a classic episode of Coach that showcases both the comedy and dramatic elements of the series. The guest appearance by Bubba Smith as Bobby Rizzendough adds an extra layer of nostalgia and humor to the episode, and the interactions between Bobby and Hayden are both funny and poignant. The subplot involving Luther's crush on Mrs. Rizzendough adds another layer of depth to the episode and gives Jerry Van Dyke a chance to shine. Overall, "Rizzendough Rendezvous" is a great showcase of Coach's unique blend of humor, heart, and football action.