McHale's Navy — Season 1, Episode 13: The Captain's Mission

Episode synopsis

Binghamton's reputation as a ‘desk jockey' brings on a desire for some real combat experience, so, while McHale is away at New Caledonia, he assumes command of the 73, and goes out looking for action, with disappointing results.

About McHale's Navy

An experienced South Pacific Sea Dog by the name of Quinton McHale, was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander into the U.S. Navy Reserve at the start of World War II. McHale was made the Skipper of the Torpedo Patrol (PT) Boat #73 stationed at the U.S. Naval Installation on the island of Taratupa in the Southwest Pacific. The 73 'Family' included, among others, a con man and amateur Magician, a womanizing hunk, a dedicated Family man, a guitar-playing, moonshine-making Tennessee good ol' boy, and even a deserter from the Japanese Navy, who was an excellent cook.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1An Ensign for McHale
• E2A Purple Heart for Gruber
• E3McHale and His Seven Cupids
• E4PT 73, Where Are You?
• E5Movies Are Your Best Diversion
• E6Operation Wedding Party
• E7Who Do the Voodoo?
• E8Three Girls on an Island
• E9McHale's Paradise Motel
• E10The Battle of McHale's Island
• E11The Day They Captured Santa Claus
• E12Beauty and the Beast