What 80s sitcom did Jim Harbaugh appear in?

Jim Harbaugh appeared in Saved by the Bell, specifically the spin-off Saved by the Bell: The New Class. His cameo became a memorable piece of sports-and-television trivia because he appeared as himself while he was still an NFL quarterback.

Harbaugh played Screech’s cousin in the episode “Little Hero,” which aired in 1996. In the episode, his character delivers an earnest speech about heroism, emphasizing that being a hero depends on character and helping others rather than simply being famous or successful.

The wording can cause a small timeline mix-up. The original Saved by the Bell began in 1989, near the end of the 1980s, but Harbaugh’s actual appearance was in the later New Class continuation, not the original cast’s regular run. Quiz questions commonly shorten the title to Saved by the Bell because that is the recognizable franchise name.

Harbaugh also made a cameo in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. in 1994. His television appearances were brief guest spots, not a separate acting career; he was primarily known for his playing and coaching career.