As of July 2026, McHale's Navy Season 3 aired in 1964 with 36 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.

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McHale's Navy Season 3

1964 36 Episodes Comedy · War & Politics ⭐ 7/10

McHale's Navy Season 3 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 27 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Ernest Borgnine's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

McHale's Navy Season 3 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in McHale's Navy Season 3 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Season 3 of McHale's Navy includes 36 episodes. It aired from September 1964 to June 1965. This season stars Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn and Tim Conway. Ernest Borgnine and Joe Flynn lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1964. McHale's Navy Season 3 earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, McHale's Navy Season 3 is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Ernest Borgnine anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

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🎬 McHale's Navy Season 3 — Episode Guide

The Ghosts of 73

When Binghamton discovers how superstitious McHale and The Crew are, he devises a plan to scare them into transferring out. But, when McHale and The Boys find that they've been duped, they cook up their own plan to scare Binghamton into canceling their transfers.

Lester, the Skipper

With his letters home, Gruber has led his girlfriend to believe that he's a Lieutenant Commander, and, when the girl pays a surprise visit to Taratupa, McHale reluctantly agrees to help him save face, by allowing him to act out the part. The charade almost gets them into big trouble, but winds up wo...

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad War

Left alone on the 73, in New Caledonia, while McHale attends a staff meeting, and the Crew are on an unauthorized liberty, Parker receives the order from Binghamton to pick up the base payroll. After he's robbed of the $62,000, McHale and the guys frantically try to locate the cash, before Binghamto...

McHale, the Desk Commando

Binghamton fakes an illness, and checks into the base hospital, appointing McHale as temporary Base Commander, to face an unscheduled inspection by a tough Admiral. But Binghamton's plan backfires, when McHale and The Crew manage to make it through the inspection, and turn the tables on The Captain.

McHale's Floating Harem

Ordered to provide a safe haven for a Sultan and his 3 Daughters, Binghamton is forced to send McHale and The 73 Crew to rescue the royal family, and bring them to Taratupa. But, when Virgil sneaks one of the Princesses away for a romantic boat ride, Parker must become her stand-in, while the guys h...

Laugh, Captain, Laugh

After Parker nearly drowns Binghamton, during an accident on the 73, The Captain calls for a Fitness Board Inquiry to determine Parker's fitness for duty. McHale and The Boys then execute a clever plan - Involving nitrous oxide, or 'Laughing Gas' - To help Binghamton to change his mind, which backfi...

Will the Alligator Take the Stand?

After Binghamton devises a scheme to frame McHale and The Crew for the theft of his wallet, Parker is arrested, and charged with the crime. But the Ensign is cleared, at the last minute, when McHale and The Boys produce Parker's star witness - An alligator that has taken a special liking to Parker.

The British Also Have Ensigns

Binghamton has an ulterior motive, when he temporarily assigns a clumsy, bumbling British Sub-Lieutenant to the 73 Crew. When the Britisher captures Fuji, and places him under arrest as a spy, McHale and Parker work up a rather risky plan to free their Japanese friend, which is complicated by a visi...

Senator Parker, Suh!

After Parker is passed over again, for a promotion, Gruber devises a way for him to vent his frustrations, which winds up landing the Ensign in the brig, pending Court Martial. Then, when they find out about an upcoming visit by the head of the Senate Naval Affairs Committee - Whose name just happen...

Fountain of Youth

While out on maneuvers with McHale and the 73 Crew, Binghamton discovers what he thinks is The Fountain Of Youth. But McHale and the boys know what really causes that youthful feeling, in one who drinks from it, and must scheme to keep it a secret.

The Great Eclipse

The Navy needs an airstrip on an island inhabited by fierce head-hunters, and McHale and the 73 Crew get some help from Mother Nature, when they go to negotiate a treaty with them.

McHale and His Jet Set

McHale and the boys help Binghamton get even, when he buys some ocean-front property in New Caledonia, from an unscrupulous Frenchman.

Christy Goes Traveling

Complications arise, when Christy â€“ Desperate to see his Daughter, on her 2nd birthday â€“ Stows away on a bomber, bound for San Diego.

The Missing Link

Parker is in Binghamton's dog house, again, but gets off the hook, when Leadbottom's Niece â€“ An Anthropology student, on a brief stay at Taratupa â€“ Wants to keep Parker around as a study subject.

Fuji's Big Romance

McHale and the boys take Fuji along to a big luau on a nearby island, where he falls for a lovely native girl, who has a boyfriend with a bad attitude.

The Stool Parrot

Binghamton's â€˜No-Fraternization' policy forces McHale and the boys to find a secret location for a big party they've planned, with the Nurses. But Gruber's pet parrot spills the beans, to Binghamton.

The PT 73 Follies

Marooned on a supposedly deserted island, for their mandatory survival test, Parker and Binghamton are captured by a Japanese patrol. McHale and The Crew, on their way to New Caledonia, to try out for the Navy talent show, are captured, as well, when they drop in, to check on The Captain and Parker....

The Truth Hurts

In an effort to get the goods on the 73 Crew, Binghamton lures the boys into the hospital, under false pretenses, and has them injected them with sodium pentothal - Or 'truth serum' - Which causes them to tell him everything he wants to know. McHale and Parker must then work up a plan to get them of...

The Late Captain Binghamton

After The Captain has his annual physical exam, the guys see an opportunity to get him out of the way for a while, and 'doctor' his X-rays to make it look like he's dying. But the plan backfires, when - In an effort to go out a hero - Binghamton volunteers to lead the 73 Crew on a dangerous mission ...

McHale's Floating Laundromat

In an effort to gather evidence of any shady activities, Binghamton appoints Carpenter as the 73's new Executive Officer, and makes Parker the base's Laundry Officer. After Parker fouls up, McHale and the guys try to help him out, but Carpenter catches them in the act, forcing McHale to come up with...

🎭 Cast of McHale's Navy Season 3

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Joe Flynn

Captain Wallace B. Binghamton

Tim Conway

Ensign Charles Parker

Carl Ballantine

Carl Ballantine

Gary Vinson

George Christopher

Billy Sands

Gavin MacLeod

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