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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 3 - Rescue Mission
    8.0/10(63 votes)

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

    #2 - Jane Wayne Day

    S1:E7

    Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

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

    #6 - See the Bridge

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 15 - Learning to Drive
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #7 - Learning to Drive

    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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  8. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 2 - Major Moonlighting
    8.0/10(56 votes)

    #8 - Major Moonlighting

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 4 - A Few Good Men
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    #9 - A Few Good Men

    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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  10. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 5 - Poker Night
    8.0/10(59 votes)

    #10 - Poker Night

    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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  11. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 9 - General Unrest
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #11 - General Unrest

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 10 - Steel Magnolia
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    #12 - Steel Magnolia

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 12 - The Shell Game
    8.0/10(56 votes)

    #13 - The Shell Game

    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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  14. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 15 - Three's a Crowd
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #14 - Three's a Crowd

    S3:E15

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

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Major Dad Season 3 Episode 18 - Base Desires
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #15 - Base Desires

    S3:E18

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

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 5 - There's No Place Like Farlow
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    #16 - There's No Place Like Farlow

    S4:E5

    Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 8 - One for the Road
    8.0/10(55 votes)

    #17 - One for the Road

    S4:E8

    Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 13 - Night School
    8.0/10(55 votes)

    #18 - Night School

    S4:E13

    Gen. Craig and the Major go to night school.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

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

    #22 - Major Mom

    S1:E9

    Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #23 - Camp MacGillis

    S1:E18

    The Major takes th family on a camping trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Janet Leahy

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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 2 Episode 1 - Safe at First Base
    8.1/10(67 votes)

    #25 - Safe at First Base

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Rescue Mission" is the worst rated episode of "Major Dad". It scored 8/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Janet Leahy, it aired on 9/25/1989. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Jane Wayne Day".