Service comedy hit that made WWII farce a weekly comfort genre.
Why it matters
Episode guide
138 episodes across 4 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Lt. McHale runs schemes, scams, and soft-hearted operations with his PT boat crew while Capt. Binghamton tries to catch them. Pacific theater as sitcom playground. War, but make it gags.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1960s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Service comedy hit that made WWII farce a weekly comfort genre.
Creators
Edward Montagne
Key cast
- Ernest Borgnine as Lt. Cmdr. Quinton McHale
- Joe Flynn as Capt. Wallace B. Binghamton
- Tim Conway as Ensign Charles Parker
Flash facts
- ABC wartime sitcom aired 1962–1966 (4 seasons, 138 episodes).
- Ernest Borgnine starred as McHale; Tim Conway broke out as Ensign Parker.
- Spawned feature films during its original run.
FAQ
What network aired McHale's Navy?
McHale's Navy is associated with ABC (1962–1966).
Why is McHale's Navy in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1960s?
Service comedy hit that made WWII farce a weekly comfort genre.
Who are the key names behind McHale's Navy?
Creators and principals include Edward Montagne.
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