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.
#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.
#2 - In the Brick of Time
Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/11/1992
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.
#4 - Old Acquaintance
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/18/1992
A change in her college friends disturbs Polly.
#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.
#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.
#7 - 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."
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - Close Encounters
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/3/1992
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
#13 - Base Desires
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/24/1992
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
#14 - Charlotte's Web
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/27/1992
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
#15 - 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.
#16 - The People's Choice (2)
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/1992
Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.
#17 - Officer of the Day
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/12/1990
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
#18 - The Goat
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/1990
A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.
#19 - Poker Night
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/1991
General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
#20 - 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.
#21 - Three's a Crowd
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/13/1992
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
#22 - 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.
#23 - The L Word
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/9/1992
Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
#24 - 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.
#25 - The People's Choice (1)
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/1992
The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.