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. '
On their way to face the Buffalo Bills in a wild-card game, Luther's love of chicken wings saddles the Breakers with a severe case of food poisoning. '
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. ''
Hayden kicks himself for agreeing to coach at a football fantasy camp. Luther and Dauber can't wait to have their team go up against his in the final game.
Hayden must confront his inept gardener when all the plants in the yard start to die. When Hayden fires him, he gets a chilly reception from Luther, who thinks the daffy worker deserved a second chance. ''
While Hayden's priority is the Breakers' first game of the season, Doris is concerned with re-signing a handsome washout (Charles Wahlheim) so he can model a line of swimwear endorsed by the team -- and with television commentators focusing on the team's new sex symbol during a game. ''
Hayden and Luther try to iron out their differences over Luther's relationship with Doris. Meanwhile, in spite of the team's losing season, the coaching staff perks up. '
Hayden regrets sponsoring Luther's harebrained investment in Turtle World when he learns that the animals featured in the attraction are dying in captivity.
After Doris fires the hostile host (Nick Bakay) of her TV station's post-game show, she surprises Hayden by taking Luther's suggestion for a replacement: Christine. ''
A pregnant women considers the Foxes as prospective adoptive parents for her baby. Luther and Dauber try to win over the rest of the Breakers' coaching staff. ''
Hayden and Christine decide to try adoption but learn that their ages may complicate the process. A new secretary puts Luther and Dauber under her spell. ''
Luther bites off more than he can chew when he moves into a new apartment -- in a seniors-only community -- and three women compete for his attentions. '
When Luther's pet monkey bites Hayden, he, Howard and the rest of the coaching staff are quarantined for fear of an outbreak of some kind of lethal monkey virus.''
Hayden leaves Minnesota State for a new job as coach of an NFL team in Orlando, Florida. When he arrives, he finds that the team's owner has a game plan of her own.
Hayden and Christine go on a Caribbean cruise to get away from it all. But they can't seem to steer clear of a wealthy eccentric, who makes a surprising offer. ''
Luther risks losing agent Art Hibke. First, Luther makes a self-arranged promotional appearance without telling Art. Then, he refuses to pay his commission.
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.
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 Shirley Burleigh join the group. ''
Hayden and Christine have a major marital blowup over their infertility, and the consequent mechanical nature of their recent love life. Luther gets an unbelievable car deal from an elderly woman. ''
Hayden begins wearing a special device to increase his sperm count. As a Valentine's gift he goes on Christine's TV show, where his special device leaks on camera.