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 1993 on CBS, starring Gerald McRaney as Major John D. MacGillis and Shanna Reed as his wife Polly. The cast also includes Beverly Archer, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher, Marisa Ryan, Nicole Dubuc and Chelsea Hertford.
Top Episode Highlight
The best episode of "Major Dad" is "Silent Drill Team", rated 9.1/10 from 62 user votes. It was directed by Michael Lembeck and written by N/A. "Silent Drill Team" aired on 4/8/1991 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Together".
9.1/10 62 votes#1 - Silent Drill Team
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 1991-04-08
The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/10 55 votes
#2 - Together
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 1991-05-13
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
- 8.9/10 53 votes
#3 - Conduct Unbecoming
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 1993-04-02
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
- 8.7/10 59 votes
#4 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 1990-04-02
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
Director: N/A
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.7/10 56 votes
#5 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 1990-04-09
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/10 52 votes
#6 - Gunny Gets Robbed
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 1993-03-12
Gunny's apartment is robbed.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/10 56 votes
#7 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 1990-05-14
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Jeffrey Stepakoff
- 8.6/10 56 votes
#8 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 1990-05-21
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.6/10 53 votes
#9 - Infant-ry
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1990-10-29
Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Peter Garcia
- 8.6/10 57 votes
#10 - The Name is Over Here
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 1991-02-04
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
- 8.6/10 51 votes
#11 - The Possible Dream
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 1991-02-25
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
- 8.5/10 56 votes
#12 - Not with My Daughter You Don't
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 1990-02-26
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/10 57 votes
#13 - Birthday Ball
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1990-11-05
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
- 8.5/10 52 votes
#14 - A Bird in the Hand
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1991-01-14
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
- 8.5/10 53 votes
#15 - The People's Choice, pt. 2
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 1992-10-02
Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/10 49 votes
#16 - About Face
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1993-01-08
Everyone jumps to conclusions about Gen. Craig's activities.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/10 52 votes
#17 - Come Rain or Come Shine
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 1993-02-05
A corporate headhunter woos several marines.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/10 58 votes
#18 - Oops, a Daisy
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 1993-04-16
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
- 8.4/10 56 votes
#19 - Lemon
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1990-01-01
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/10 58 votes
#20 - That Connell Woman
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1990-01-08
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.4/10 51 votes
#21 - Valentine's Day
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 1991-02-11
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
- 8.4/10 53 votes
#22 - The People's Choice, pt. 1
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1992-09-25
The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/10 49 votes
#23 - The Election Show
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 1992-11-06
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
- 8.4/10 51 votes
#25 - Colonel of Truth
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 1993-02-12
After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A