8.2/1052 votes#1 - The Shut Down
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/1991
Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1050 votes
#2 - Major Moonlighting
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/1991
The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1053 votes
#3 - Polly's Pen Pal
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/1991
Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1054 votes
#4 - A Few Good Men
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/1991
The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.0/1053 votes
#5 - Poker Night
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/1991
General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1051 votes
#6 - Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/1991
Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1050 votes
#7 - Educating Casey
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/1991
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: N/A
- 8.2/1051 votes
#8 - Lady in Waiting
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/1991
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: N/A
- 8.1/1050 votes
#9 - General Unrest
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/1991
The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1056 votes
#10 - Steel Magnolia
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/1991
A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1051 votes
#11 - On the Line
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 11/25/1991
The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1051 votes
#12 - The Shell Game
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 12/9/1991
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: N/A
- 8.1/1054 votes
#13 - Who's That Blonde ?
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 12/16/1991
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
- 8.0/1051 votes
#14 - We've Got Trouble
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 1/6/1992
Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1052 votes
#15 - Three's a Crowd
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 1/13/1992
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1051 votes
#16 - Three Angry Marines
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 1/20/1992
Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1051 votes
#17 - Close Encounters
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/3/1992
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1052 votes
#18 - Base Desires
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 2/24/1992
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1050 votes
#19 - When Gunny Talks
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 3/2/1992
Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1052 votes
#20 - The L Word
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 3/9/1992
Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1051 votes
#21 - Sick Bay
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 3/16/1992
The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1052 votes
#22 - Charlotte's Web
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 4/27/1992
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.3/1050 votes
#23 - The Noisy Drill Team
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/4/1992
Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1052 votes
#24 - In the Brick of Time
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/11/1992
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
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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Season 3 Ratings Summary
"The Shut Down" is the best rated episode of "Major Dad" season 3. It scored 8.2/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Michael Lembeck and written by N/A, it aired on 9/16/1991. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Major Moonlighting".