The WORST episodes of Major Dad

Every episode of Major Dad ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Major Dad!

The first season is set at the fictional Camp Singleton (meant to represent Camp Pendleton) where hard-charging United States Marine Corps Major John D. “Mac” MacGillis is commander of the infantry training school. MacGillis's life is changed when he falls in love with a liberal journalist, Polly Cooper. At the beginning of the second season, the MacGillis family moves to Camp Hollister (based on Marine Corps Base Quantico) where Mac must adapt to the role of Staff Secretary (or, “Staff Weenie”) and the crazy antics of Commanding General Marcus C. Craig, Aide-de-Camp 1st Lt. Eugene Holowachuk, and Gunnery Sgt. Alva "Gunny" Bricker.

Last Updated: 8/11/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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5.50
6 votes

#1 - There's No Place Like Farlow

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/1992

Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.

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5.75
4 votes

#2 - In the Brick of Time

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/11/1992

Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Rick Hawkins
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5.80
5 votes

#3 - Oops, a Daisy

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/16/1993

Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?

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5.80
5 votes

#4 - Old Acquaintance

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/18/1992

A change in her college friends disturbs Polly.

Directors: Skip Collector
Writer: Sydney Blake
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5.80
5 votes

#5 - Major Coach

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/5/1990

Hard feelings arise after Polly ask the Major to coach Robin's basketball team. Lt. Holowachuk buys an expensive camera from a beautiful woman and the Major suspects she is a con artist.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
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5.83
6 votes

#6 - The Election Show

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/1992

The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.

Directors: Gerald McRaney
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6.00
5 votes

#7 - Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/1991

Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Ron Lux
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6.00
5 votes

#8 - Love Doctor

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/1989

While trying to decide his future plans, Sgt. James makes a decision that ends up hurting Elizabeth. When he hears of the consequences, he makes a better choice.

Directors: Ellen Falcon
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6.00
4 votes

#9 - A Few Good Men

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/1991

The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Lisa Albert
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6.00
5 votes

#10 - The Shell Game

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/9/1991

A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Jim Evering
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6.00
5 votes

#11 - Who's That Blonde ?

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/16/1991

Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."

Writer: Lisa Albert
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6.00
4 votes

#12 - Close Encounters

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/3/1992

The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
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6.00
5 votes

#13 - Base Desires

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/24/1992

The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Dorothy Van
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6.00
5 votes

#14 - Three Angry Marines

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/20/1992

Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Barry Gold
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6.00
5 votes

#15 - Charlotte's Web

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/27/1992

An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.

Writer: Lisa Albert
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6.00
5 votes

#16 - One for the Road

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/1992

Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
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6.14
7 votes

#17 - Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/1989

The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.

Directors: Linda Day
Writer: Lisa Albert
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6.17
6 votes

#18 - The Shut Down

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/1991

Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.

Writer: Rick Hawkins
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6.17
6 votes

#19 - Sins of the Father

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/18/1991

The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Barry Gold
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6.20
5 votes

#20 - The People's Choice (1)

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/1992

The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.

Directors: Howard Storm
Writer: Rick Hawkins
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6.20
5 votes

#21 - Sick Bay

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/16/1992

The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.

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6.20
5 votes

#22 - The L Word

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/9/1992

Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
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6.20
5 votes

#23 - When Gunny Talks

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/2/1992

Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.

Writer: Barry Gold
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6.20
5 votes

#24 - Three's a Crowd

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/13/1992

Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
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6.20
5 votes

#25 - Educating Casey

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/1991

The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.

Directors: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Barry Gold
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