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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
Episodes
96
Avg. Rating
8.2
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
8.2
8.1
8.2
8.4
8.1
8.3
8.1
8.5
8.0
8.3
8.2
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Best Episodes Summary

"Silent Drill Team" is the best rated episode of "Major Dad". It scored 9/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Michael Lembeck and written by N/A, it aired on 4/8/1991. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Together".

  • Silent Drill Team
    9.0/10(65)
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    #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

  • Together
    9.0/10(56)
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    #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

  • Conduct Unbecoming
    9.0/10(56)
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    #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

  • All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
    8.7/10(60)
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    #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

  • All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
    8.7/10(57)
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    #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

  • The Name is Over Here
    8.7/10(59)
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    #6 - 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

  • The Possible Dream
    8.6/10(53)
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    #7 - 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

  • Gunny Gets Robbed
    8.6/10(55)
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    #8 - Gunny Gets Robbed

    Season 4 Episode 19

    Aired 3/12/1993

    Gunny's apartment is robbed.

    Director: Michael Lembeck

    Writer: N/A

  • Not with My Daughter You Don't
    8.5/10(57)
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    #9 - 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

  • Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
    8.5/10(57)
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    #10 - 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

  • Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
    8.5/10(57)
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    #11 - 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

  • Infant-ry
    8.5/10(54)
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    #12 - 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

  • Birthday Ball
    8.5/10(58)
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    #13 - 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

  • A Bird in the Hand
    8.5/10(54)
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    #14 - 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

  • The People's Choice, pt. 2
    8.5/10(55)
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    #15 - 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

  • Come Rain or Come Shine
    8.5/10(54)
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    #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

  • Oops, a Daisy
    8.5/10(60)
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    #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

  • Lemon
    8.4/10(57)
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    #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

  • The People's Choice, pt. 1
    8.4/10(55)
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    #19 - 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

  • The Election Show
    8.4/10(51)
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    #20 - 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

  • Gunny's Veiled Threat
    8.4/10(50)
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    #21 - Gunny's Veiled Threat

    Season 4 Episode 7

    Aired 11/13/1992

    Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Liz Sage

  • Piano Lesson
    8.4/10(45)
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    #22 - Piano Lesson

    Season 4 Episode 14

    Aired 1/29/1993

    The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.

    Director: Michael Lembeck

    Writer: N/A

  • Wedding
    8.3/10(65)
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    #23 - Wedding

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 10/2/1989

    An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.

    Director: Will Mackenzie

    Writer: N/A

  • That Connell Woman
    8.3/10(59)
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    #24 - 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

  • Major Coach
    8.3/10(57)
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    #25 - 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.

    Director: Michael Lembeck

    Writer: N/A