9.1/1063 votesLoading...#1 - Silent Drill Team
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 4/8/1991
The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/1055 votesLoading...
#2 - Together
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/13/1991
The Major is charged with writing a speech welcoming troops home from Saudi Arabia. He also decides he wants to adopt Polly's kids, but Elizabeth is reluctant.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.9/1055 votesLoading...
#3 - Conduct Unbecoming
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/2/1993
The Major suspects Robin's new boyfriend may be battered by his father, another major, despite denials from the family; Lt. Holowachuk tries to fill his basketball team but finds complications when Gen. Craig wants to play--and no one wants to guard him because he is the general.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/1059 votesLoading...
#4 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/2/1990
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
Director: N/A
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.7/1056 votesLoading...
#5 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 4/9/1990
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1056 votesLoading...
#6 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 5/14/1990
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Jeffrey Stepakoff
- 8.6/1056 votesLoading...
#7 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 5/21/1990
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.6/1053 votesLoading...
#8 - Infant-ry
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/1990
Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Peter Garcia
- 8.6/1053 votesLoading...
#9 - A Bird in the Hand
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/1991
The Major wants Gunny to express her anger after he accidentally destroys her favorite possession, a ceramic eagle once owned by the Corps' most decorated Marine.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1058 votesLoading...
#10 - The Name is Over Here
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/4/1991
The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1052 votesLoading...
#11 - The Possible Dream
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/25/1991
The officers organize a Marine talent show. The general, who no one thinks has talent, wants to perform and has to sing at the last minute; Robin runs for president of her student council.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1054 votesLoading...
#12 - The People's Choice, pt. 2
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/1992
Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1054 votesLoading...
#13 - Gunny Gets Robbed
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 3/12/1993
Gunny's apartment is robbed.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/1056 votesLoading...
#14 - Not with My Daughter You Don't
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/26/1990
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/1057 votesLoading...
#15 - Birthday Ball
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/5/1990
The major needs a guest of honor for a base celebration of the Corps' 215th anniversary, and Vice President Quayle responds to the invitation. It is also Elizabeth's 16th birthday, and she feels neglected.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/1053 votesLoading...
#16 - Come Rain or Come Shine
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/5/1993
A corporate headhunter woos several marines.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/1059 votesLoading...
#17 - 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?
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1056 votesLoading...
#18 - Lemon
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/1/1990
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1058 votesLoading...
#19 - That Connell Woman
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/8/1990
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.4/1052 votesLoading...
#20 - Valentine's Day
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/11/1991
The Major is embarrassed by Polly's valentine tribute to him in the base newspaper when it reveals his romantic side in the article; Elizabeth finally agrees to a date with Jesse.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1054 votesLoading...
#21 - The People's Choice, pt. 1
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/1992
The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1050 votesLoading...
#22 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1051 votesLoading...
#24 - About Face
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/1993
Everyone jumps to conclusions about Gen. Craig's activities.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1045 votesLoading...
#25 - Piano Lesson
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/29/1993
The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Major Dad
Every episode of Major Dad ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Major Dad!
Major Dad is an American sitcom created by Richard C. Okie and John G. Stephens, developed by Earl Pomerantz, that originally ran from 1989 to...
Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:CBS
Best Episodes Summary
"Silent Drill Team" is the best rated episode of "Major Dad". It scored 9.1/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Michael Lembeck and written by N/A, it aired on 4/8/1991. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Together".