Game Winning Hit - Season 1

First aired: 3/20/2009 40 episodes

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.

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Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 3/20/2009

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: 3/27/2009

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: 4/3/2009

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: 4/10/2009

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: 4/17/2009

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: 4/24/2009

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: 5/1/2009

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: 5/8/2009

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: 5/15/2009

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: 5/22/2009

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: 5/29/2009

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: 6/5/2009

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: 6/12/2009

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: 6/19/2009

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: 6/26/2009

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: 7/3/2009

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: 7/10/2009

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: 7/17/2009

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: 7/24/2009

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: 7/31/2009

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: 8/7/2009

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: 8/14/2009

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: 8/21/2009

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: 8/28/2009

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: 9/4/2009

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: 9/11/2009

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: 9/18/2009

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: 9/25/2009

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: 10/2/2009

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: 10/9/2009

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: 10/16/2009

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: 10/23/2009

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: 10/30/2009

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: 11/6/2009

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: 11/13/2009

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: 11/20/2009

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: 11/27/2009

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: 12/4/2009

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: 12/11/2009

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: 12/18/2009

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.