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The Worst Episodes of Major Dad

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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 Worst Episode
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    Major Dad Season 1 Episode 10 - Love Doctor
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    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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  2. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 20 - Officer of the Day
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    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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  3. 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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  4. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 2 - Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
    8.1/10(75 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 3 - Rescue Mission
    8.1/10(64 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Janet Leahy

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  6. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 5 - Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
    8.1/10(68 votes)

    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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  7. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 7 - Jane Wayne Day
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    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
    8.1/10(66 votes)

    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 18 - Camp MacGillis
    8.1/10(62 votes)

    S1:E18

    The Major takes th family on a camping trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Janet Leahy

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  10. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 23 - See the Bridge
    8.1/10(60 votes)

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 24 - Standing Tall
    8.1/10(61 votes)

    S1:E24

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

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 1 - Safe at First Base
    8.1/10(69 votes)

    S2:E1

    The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 4 - The Goat
    8.1/10(61 votes)

    S2:E4

    A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 6 - Wetting Down
    8.1/10(60 votes)

    S2:E6

    In opposition to Marine traditions, Holowachuk does not want alcohol at his wetting down to celebrate making 1st Lieutenant. The Major tries to find a solution.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 13 - Flying Solo
    8.1/10(60 votes)

    S2:E13

    The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 15 - Learning to Drive
    8.1/10(58 votes)

    S2:E15

    During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  17. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 18 - Sins of the Father
    8.1/10(58 votes)

    S2:E18

    The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Love Doctor" is the worst rated episode of "Major Dad". It scored 8/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/1989. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Officer of the Day".