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The Best Episodes of Major Dad Season 1

Every episode of Major Dad Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Major Dad Season 1!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Major Dad Season 1 Episode 1 - Major Dad
    8.2/10(103 votes)

    #1 - Major Dad

    S1:E1

    Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 2 - Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
    8.1/10(74 votes)

    #2 - Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five

    S1:E2

    The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 3 - Rescue Mission
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    #3 - Rescue Mission

    S1:E3

    Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Janet Leahy

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  4. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 4 - Wedding
    8.4/10(69 votes)

    #4 - Wedding

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 5 - Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
    8.1/10(67 votes)

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

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  6. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 6 - Twinkle
    8.1/10(66 votes)

    #6 - Twinkle

    S1:E6

    Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Jeffrey Stepakoff

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  7. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 7 - Jane Wayne Day
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    #7 - Jane Wayne Day

    S1:E7

    Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 8 - Robin's Awakening
    8.0/10(65 votes)

    #8 - Robin's Awakening

    S1:E8

    A long-distance chess match comes to town for the final battle and it turns out that a young teen sparks an interest in boys for Robin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 9 - Major Mom
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    #9 - Major Mom

    S1:E9

    Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 10 - Love Doctor
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    #10 - Love Doctor

    S1:E10

    Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 11 - See the Hill ... Over the Hill
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    #11 - See the Hill ... Over the Hill

    S1:E11

    The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 12 - Boxer Rebellion
    8.3/10(60 votes)

    #12 - Boxer Rebellion

    S1:E12

    The Major and Polly disagree about the dress code at Elizabeth's school. The Major says change the schoolboard, and Polly says change the rules and she helps Elizabeth protest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 13 - Discipline
    8.3/10(62 votes)

    #13 - Discipline

    S1:E13

    The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jeffrey Stepakoff

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  14. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 14 - Lemon
    8.4/10(61 votes)

    #14 - Lemon

    S1:E14

    Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 15 - That Connell Woman
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    #15 - That Connell Woman

    S1:E15

    An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  16. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 16 - Jr.
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    #16 - Jr.

    S1:E16

    Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 17 - Major Coach
    8.3/10(62 votes)

    #17 - Major Coach

    S1:E17

    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:Unknown

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  18. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 18 - Camp MacGillis
    8.1/10(61 votes)

    #18 - Camp MacGillis

    S1:E18

    The Major takes th family on a camping trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Janet Leahy

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  19. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 19 - Not with My Daughter You Don't
    8.5/10(62 votes)

    #19 - Not with My Daughter You Don't

    S1:E19

    The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 20 - Officer of the Day
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    #20 - Officer of the Day

    S1:E20

    Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  21. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 21 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
    8.8/10(64 votes)

    #21 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1

    S1:E21

    The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  22. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 22 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
    8.8/10(61 votes)

    #22 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2

    S1:E22

    The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 23 - See the Bridge
    8.0/10(59 votes)

    #23 - See the Bridge

    S1:E23

    After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 24 - Standing Tall
    8.1/10(60 votes)

    #24 - Standing Tall

    S1:E24

    Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 25 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
    8.8/10(60 votes)

    #25 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1

    S1:E25

    The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Jeffrey Stepakoff

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Major Dad" is the best rated episode of "Major Dad" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 103 votes. Directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/17/1989. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five".