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The Best Episodes of Major Dad Season 3

Every episode of Major Dad Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Major Dad Season 3!

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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 3 Episode 8 - Lady in Waiting
    8.3/10(58 votes)

    S3:E8

    When Elizabeth is hired as a waitress, Polly and the Major object to her provocative uniform (short, fluffy black dress, white apron and pig ears) which leads Elizabeth to organize a revolt at work.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 16 - Three Angry Marines
    8.3/10(57 votes)

    S3:E16

    Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 19 - When Gunny Talks
    8.3/10(56 votes)

    S3:E19

    Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 21 - Sick Bay
    8.3/10(57 votes)

    S3:E21

    The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 1 - The Shut Down
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    S3:E1

    Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 7 - Educating Casey
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    S3:E7

    The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 11 - On the Line
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    S3:E11

    The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 13 - Who's That Blonde ?
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    S3:E13

    Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  9. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 20 - The L Word
    8.2/10(58 votes)

    S3:E20

    Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 22 - Charlotte's Web
    8.2/10(58 votes)

    S3:E22

    An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  11. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 23 - The Noisy Drill Team
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    S3:E23

    Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 2 - Major Moonlighting
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    S3:E2

    The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 3 - Polly's Pen Pal
    8.1/10(60 votes)

    S3:E3

    Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 4 - A Few Good Men
    8.1/10(61 votes)

    S3:E4

    The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  15. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 6 - Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
    8.1/10(58 votes)

    S3:E6

    Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 9 - General Unrest
    8.1/10(58 votes)

    S3:E9

    The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 10 - Steel Magnolia
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    S3:E10

    A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 12 - The Shell Game
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    S3:E12

    A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 14 - We've Got Trouble
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    S3:E14

    Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 15 - Three's a Crowd
    8.1/10(58 votes)

    S3:E15

    Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 17 - Close Encounters
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    S3:E17

    The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 18 - Base Desires
    8.1/10(58 votes)

    S3:E18

    The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 24 - In the Brick of Time
    8.1/10(58 votes)

    S3:E24

    Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 5 - Poker Night
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    S3:E5

    General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Lady in Waiting" is the best rated episode of "Major Dad" season 3. It scored 8.3/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Michael Lembeck and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/4/1991. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Three Angry Marines".