Hayden, Luther and Dauber return to Minnesota State, where they reminisce about their college-coaching years and see some familiar faces. Later, at the lake with Christine and Tim, Hayden shares his vision of the family's futureāan idea she quickly embraces.
Hayden, Luther and Dauber return to Minnesota State, where they reminisce about their college-coaching years and see some familiar faces. Later, at the lake with Christine and Tim, Hayden shares his vision of the family's future -- an idea she quickly embraces.
Doris offers Hayden a 17-million-dollar package to stay with the Breakers for ten years. When Hayden learns there are other teams in the league that want to lure him away, he and Christine plan to sneak off to the cabin to think things over.
Doris promotes Luther, leaving Hayden to find a new defensive coordinator. Hayden thinks Dick Butkus would be perfect for the job, until the former linebacker shows up and starts taking over.
Hayden's insecurity gets the better of him when an obnoxious mother boasts that her baby girl -- who's just a few days older than Tim -- can already walk and talk. So the coach tries to bring Tim up to speed.
As a reward for the Breakers' successful season, Doris gives the coaches a session with her psychic. But Luther is troubled by the woman's prediction and convinces himself that a defensive tackle Hayden's trying to sign is out to kill him.
Hayden recalls how Tim got his name as a result of the coach's mishap with a hospital clerk, which led to a baby-naming contest sponsored by an antagonistic sportswriter.
When Hayden, Luther, Dauber and Howard decide to celebrate Man Week in the Florida Everglades, Doris, Christine and Shirley decide to take a vacation of their own. Meanwhile, having allowed Luther to plan their trip, the men wind up in swamp mud with an alligator.
When Hayden's former gardener Kenny is fired by the Breakers, the guilt-ridden coach writes him a glowing job recommendation. But Hayden comes to regret that generosity when his words earn Kenny a job as his personal bodyguard.
When Hayden and Christine made plans to celebrate Christmas in Minnesota, they never believed the Breakers had any chance of making it to the playoffs. But fate is with the team and it looks like Hayden will play the Bills in Buffalo instead of playing Santa to Tim on his first Christmas.moreless
When Luther and Doris plan to get married, Howard plans a huge televised half-time wedding for them during the Breakers vs. Niners game. Unfortunately, Luther's new obsession with Doris' money causes some problems.
Hayden and Christine ask the Burleighs to become Tim's legal guardians should they both die. But the eccentric couple's enthusiasm causes the Foxes to reconsider their request.
When Doris brings in a gorgeous Brazilian soccer player to play kicker for the Breakers, Hayden is skeptical of his talent. And Luther becomes suspicious of his intentions towards Doris.
Hayden passes on the chance to write a memoir of his failures with the Breakers. Without Hayden's involvement, Luther makes a play for writing it himself. Then discovers the topic is living with losing.