8.0/1061 votesLoading...#1 - Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/1989
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
Director: Linda Day
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.0/1056 votesLoading...
#2 - Love Doctor
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/1989
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#3 - 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
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#4 - 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
- 8.0/1051 votesLoading...
#5 - 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 votesLoading...
#6 - 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
- 8.0/1057 votesLoading...
#7 - There's No Place Like Farlow
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/1992
Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1067 votesLoading...
#8 - Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/1989
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
Director: Will Mackenzie
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1058 votesLoading...
#9 - Rescue Mission
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/1989
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
Director: Will Mackenzie
Writer: Janet Leahy
- 8.1/1059 votesLoading...
#11 - Robin's Awakening
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/6/1989
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1055 votesLoading...
#12 - Camp MacGillis
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/19/1990
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
Director: N/A
Writer: Janet Leahy
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#13 - See the Bridge
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 4/30/1990
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
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#14 - Safe at First Base
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/1990
The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1055 votesLoading...
#15 - Wetting Down
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/1990
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: N/A
- 8.1/1059 votesLoading...
#16 - Gift of the Major
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/1990
Casey's much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1053 votesLoading...
#17 - Learning to Drive
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/21/1991
During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.1/1051 votesLoading...
#18 - 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
- 8.1/1050 votesLoading...
#19 - 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 votesLoading...
#20 - 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
- 8.1/1054 votesLoading...
#21 - 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
- 8.1/1051 votesLoading...
#22 - 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 votesLoading...
#23 - 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
- 8.1/1053 votesLoading...
#24 - Old Acquaintance
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/18/1992
A change in her college friends disturbs Polly.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1051 votesLoading...
#25 - Night School
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/22/1993
Gen. Craig and the Major go to night school.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
The Worst Episodes of Major Dad
Every episode of Major Dad ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Major Dad!
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...
Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:CBS
Worst Episodes Summary
"Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live" is the worst rated episode of "Major Dad". It scored 8/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Linda Day and written by Lisa Albert, it aired on 10/8/1989. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Love Doctor".