McHale's Navy (1962)

Episode Overview

Title: Lester, the Skipper Plot: Gruber has misled his girlfriend through his letters, claiming to be a Lieutenant Commander. When she unexpectedly arrives at Taratupa, McHale feels compelled to assist Gruber in maintaining the ruse by letting him play the role. Their deception nearly leads to significant complications, but ultimately, it turns advantageous, as it helps thwart Binghamton’s scheme to transfer McHale to a British Liaison role.