Operation Petticoat(1977)

Operation Petticoat is a World War II comedy series following a Navy officer who commands an unconventional submarine painted pink. The crew includes five Army nurses rescued from a war zone and a supply officer plagued by combat anxiety. Tensions and humor arise as the mismatched team navigates military protocol, wartime danger, and close quarters aboard the vessel. Based on the 1959 film of the same name, the series blends slapstick comedy with the absurdity of wartime logistics. The show balances lighthearted moments with genuine camaraderie as the crew learns to work together despite their vastly different backgrounds and roles. What begins as a chaotic assignment becomes an unlikely family bound by duty and humor.