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The Best Episodes of Major Dad

Every episode of Major Dad ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best 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 Fan Favorite
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    Major Dad Season 2 Episode 24 - Together
    9.3/10(61 votes)

    #1 - Together

    S2:E24

    The Major is charged with writing a speech welcoming troops home from Saudi Arabia. He also decides he wants to adopt Polly's kids, but Elizabeth is reluctant.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 20 - Conduct Unbecoming
    9.3/10(66 votes)

    #2 - Conduct Unbecoming

    S4:E20

    The Major suspects Robin's new boyfriend may be battered by his father, another major, despite denials from the family; Lt. Holowachuk tries to fill his basketball team but finds complications when Gen. Craig wants to play--and no one wants to guard him because he is the general.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 22 - Silent Drill Team
    9.2/10(68 votes)

    #3 - Silent Drill Team

    S2:E22

    The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 21 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
    8.8/10(65 votes)

    #4 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1

    S1:E21

    The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  5. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 22 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
    8.8/10(62 votes)

    #5 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2

    S1:E22

    The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 25 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
    8.8/10(61 votes)

    #6 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1

    S1:E25

    The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Jeffrey Stepakoff

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  7. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 26 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
    8.8/10(62 votes)

    #7 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2

    S1:E26

    The Major decides to quite the Corps.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  8. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 16 - The Name is Over Here
    8.8/10(64 votes)

    #8 - The Name is Over Here

    S2:E16

    The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 2 - The People's Choice, pt. 2
    8.8/10(58 votes)

    #9 - The People's Choice, pt. 2

    S4:E2

    Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 19 - Gunny Gets Robbed
    8.8/10(59 votes)

    #10 - Gunny Gets Robbed

    S4:E19

    Gunny's apartment is robbed.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 19 - The Possible Dream
    8.7/10(57 votes)

    #11 - The Possible Dream

    S2:E19

    The officers organize a Marine talent show. The general, who no one thinks has talent, wants to perform and has to sing at the last minute; Robin runs for president of her student council.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 1 - The People's Choice, pt. 1
    8.7/10(59 votes)

    #12 - The People's Choice, pt. 1

    S4:E1

    The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 22 - Oops, a Daisy
    8.7/10(64 votes)

    #13 - Oops, a Daisy

    S4:E22

    Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 19 - Not with My Daughter You Don't
    8.6/10(63 votes)

    #14 - Not with My Daughter You Don't

    S1:E19

    The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 7 - Infant-ry
    8.6/10(59 votes)

    #15 - Infant-ry

    S2:E7

    Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Peter Garcia

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  16. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 8 - Birthday Ball
    8.6/10(62 votes)

    #16 - Birthday Ball

    S2:E8

    The major needs a guest of honor for a base celebration of the Corps' 215th anniversary, and Vice President Quayle responds to the invitation. It is also Elizabeth's 16th birthday, and she feels neglected.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 14 - A Bird in the Hand
    8.6/10(58 votes)

    #17 - A Bird in the Hand

    S2:E14

    The Major wants Gunny to express her anger after he accidentally destroys her favorite possession, a ceramic eagle once owned by the Corps' most decorated Marine.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 15 - Come Rain or Come Shine
    8.6/10(58 votes)

    #18 - Come Rain or Come Shine

    S4:E15

    A corporate headhunter woos several marines.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 14 - Lemon
    8.5/10(62 votes)

    #19 - Lemon

    S1:E14

    Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Major Dad Season 2 Episode 5 - First Anniversary
    8.5/10(63 votes)

    #20 - First Anniversary

    S2:E5

    Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 6 - The Election Show
    8.5/10(55 votes)

    #21 - The Election Show

    S4:E6

    The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 7 - Gunny's Veiled Threat
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    #22 - Gunny's Veiled Threat

    S4:E7

    Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Liz Sage

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  23. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 11 - About Face
    8.5/10(56 votes)

    #23 - About Face

    S4:E11

    Everyone jumps to conclusions about Gen. Craig's activities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Major Dad Season 4 Episode 14 - Piano Lesson
    8.5/10(48 votes)

    #24 - Piano Lesson

    S4:E14

    The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Major Dad Season 1 Episode 4 - Wedding
    8.4/10(70 votes)

    #25 - Wedding

    S1:E4

    An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Together" is the best rated episode of "Major Dad". It scored 9.3/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Michael Lembeck and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/13/1991. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Conduct Unbecoming".