Game Winning Hit — Season 1
In the 1960s, an army deserter makes his way to a small village, where he craftily works his way into the position of a youth baseball coach.
About this season
In the 1960s, an army deserter makes his way to a small village, where he craftily works his way into the position of a youth baseball coach.
Episodes (40)
1. Episode 1
Aired 20 March 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming Lin, Hongye Youth Baseball Team pitcher, pretends to be champion coach Qi-sheng Hong and meets Xiao-wu, a girl who's also on her way to Jichi.
2. Episode 2
Aired 27 March 2009 • 90 min
Xiao-wu has doubts about Qi-ming. The impostor coach lets the children do whatever they like. Xiao-wu finally tells grandpa why she comes to Jichi.
3. Episode 3
Aired 3 April 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming has not given up the idea of running away. Bu-wa tells him of the job opportunity at school. Qi-ming, out of options, decides to stay.
4. Episode 4
Aired 10 April 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming has no interest in coaching, so idles around. The principal wants to disband the baseball team. Bu-wa sadly leaves and Xiao-wu blames Qi-ming.
5. Episode 5
Aired 17 April 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming tries to convince Bu-wa. Everyone pitches in to raise funds for the team. Qi-ming discovers the truth behind the fundraising and feels bad.
6. Episode 6
Aired 24 April 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming escapes from Jichi but thinks of the children and his promise to grandpa. He finally shows up as the game draws to a close.
7. Episode 7
Aired 1 May 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming drafts a training plan and manages the team strictly. Xiao-wu questions Qi-ming. Grandpa misunderstands Xiao-wu and Qi-ming, and faints.
8. Episode 8
Aired 8 May 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming trains the team rigorously. Bu-wa argues with Qi-ming and breaks the baseball bat. Bu-wa leaves; Qi-ming tries to fix the bat.
9. Episode 9
Aired 15 May 2009 • 90 min
The kids' parents oppose and scold Qi-ming. Grandpa's camera is stolen and Qi-ming is under suspicion. Bu-wa forbids Qi-ming staying on as coach.
10. Episode 10
Aired 22 May 2009 • 90 min
Xiao-wu questions Qi-ming's indecisiveness. Qi-ming explains where money for the bat came from. Grandpa finds the camera he thought had been stolen.
11. Episode 11
Aired 29 May 2009 • 90 min
Xiao-wu is sad leaving Jichi; Grandpa tries to hide his emotions. Qi-ming establishes the Jichi Baseball Team but meets with strong opposition.
12. Episode 12
Aired 5 June 2009 • 90 min
By chance, Xiao-jie joins the baseball team. Qi-ming and Wei-ting take the children to visit Xiao-jie. A-su sadly runs away to find his mother.
13. Episode 13
Aired 12 June 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming runs after A-su and tries to advise him. Xiao-wu brings her parents to Jichi. Her father begs for Grandpa's forgiveness and faces a dilemma.
14. Episode 14
Aired 19 June 2009 • 90 min
Xiao-wu's father informs the villagers of his decision; Grandpa forgives him. Nana is sold by her father to human traffickers, and disappears.
15. Episode 15
Aired 26 June 2009 • 90 min
To bring Nana back, Fu-mei sets out to find the traffickers. Everyone goes to the hospital to visit Xiao-jie. A-su's father has an accident.
16. Episode 16
Aired 3 July 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming is stopped by military police for inspection. Qi-ming takes the opportunity to visit his parents. The military police show up at his home.
17. Episode 17
Aired 10 July 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming has his reasons for not surrendering himself. He takes the children to apologize and pick up the balls. Wei-ting and Qi-ming quiz each other.
18. Episode 18
Aired 17 July 2009 • 90 min
Xiao-wu is happy to see Xiao-mai, but she has Qi-ming in her heart. The team can't forgive Qi-ming for hiding his past. Qi-sheng's wife shows up.
19. Episode 19
Aired 24 July 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming tells the truth about Qi-sheng. After the game between Guangfu Elementary and their rival, Qi-ming is taken to prison. Bu-wa is vindictive.
20. Episode 20
Aired 31 July 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming secretly attends Xiao-wu's graduation ceremony. Wei-ting meets Qi-ming in the cafeteria. Qi-ming returns to Jichi to fulfill his dreams.
21. Episode 21
Aired 7 August 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming encounters young gangsters when he arrives Jichi, and is shocked and regretful. He has mixed feelings with all the changes he sees in people.
22. Episode 22
Aired 14 August 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming and the team restart their baseball dream but Lala and Bu-wa are unforgiving. Wei-ting is rebuked by the principal for helping Qi-ming.
23. Episode 23
Aired 21 August 2009 • 90 min
The Wujia High coach agrees to hold a game once Qi-ming forms a team. Mrs. Fu sadly asks Lala to leave. The team members no longer wish to play.
24. Episode 24
Aired 28 August 2009 • 90 min
Bu-wa warns Qi-ming. Er-mao argues with his dad. Wei-ting, irritated, refuses to be Qi-ming's team manager. Mrs. Fu's grocery store is vandalized.
25. Episode 25
Aired 4 September 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming's players don't show up for practice. Er-mao's story is disclosed. Ga-zao doubts Qi-ming's dedication. Dong-chuan volunteers as team manager.
26. Episode 26
Aired 11 September 2009 • 90 min
Dong-chuan fails to get the players back to the game. Mrs. Fu is heartbroken over Lala's departure. Er-mao and his dad have a change of heart.
27. Episode 27
Aired 18 September 2009 • 90 min
Lala commits a terrible crime for Nana's sake. A-su blames himself for this. Xiao-wu tells Qi-ming she's going abroad and stimulates his self-esteem.
28. Episode 28
Aired 25 September 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming raises funding for the team; he and A-su help each other out. Lala and Nana face difficulties. Everyone comes to see Lala off.
29. Episode 29
Aired 2 October 2009 • 90 min
Mrs. Fu tries to keep Lala from going away. Xiao-wu seeks Bu-wa's forgiveness to no avail. Er-mao says something that causes a misunderstanding.
30. Episode 30
Aired 9 October 2009 • 90 min
A-su is deceived and Qi-ming is forced to confess. All are worried about Qi-ming but he doesn't want to run away. Wei-ting pleads with the principal.
31. Episode 31
Aired 16 October 2009 • 90 min
Bu-wa wants to disband the team. A-rong and dad both try to take the blame; Dad makes a decision. Qi-ming and Bu-wa make up, but gloves are burned.
32. Episode 32
Aired 23 October 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming struggles inside and decides to leave Jichi. Bu-wa blames himself for his brother. Qi-ming's returning to Jiayi makes Qi-yi very happy.
33. Episode 33
Aired 30 October 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming works hard and makes good use of his income. Fu-mei returns to Jichi after years. Xiao-wu brings the baseballs and gloves gifted by Qi-ming.
34. Episode 34
Aired 6 November 2009 • 90 min
Xiao-wu prepares to go abroad. The team trains according to Qi-ming's journal instructions. Fu-mei insults Bu-wa who is disappointed and sad.
35. Episode 35
Aired 13 November 2009 • 90 min
Bu-wa decides to clear thing up with Fu-mei. Qi-ming studies game tactics in his free time. Lala believes fundraising is everyone's responsibility.
36. Episode 36
Aired 20 November 2009 • 90 min
Lala learns the truth of the murder from Qi-ming. Mrs. Fu is ecstatic with Lala's return to Jichi. The team is now complete and practices incessantly.
37. Episode 37
Aired 27 November 2009 • 90 min
Lala is determined to stay and explains to others why Qi-ming left. A-su finally realizes the truth and teaches Lala how to pitch.
38. Episode 38
Aired 4 December 2009 • 90 min
Qi-ming, downhearted, finally returns. Lala helps Nana out of a difficult spot. Qi-ming makes new uniforms; A-yuan will never be able to wear his.
39. Episode 39
Aired 11 December 2009 • 90 min
Wei-ting plans to transfer to a remote campus. A-bin wants to excel in both study and sports. Qi-ming gives Xiao-wu his blessings. The game is on.
40. Episode 40
Aired 18 December 2009 • 90 min
Jichi Baseball Team wins by a whisker. Nana tells Lala of her decision. Qi-ming coaches at a remote school and runs into an old friend.