Major Dad
Major Dad is an American sitcom created by Richard C. Okie and John G. Stephens, developed by Earl Pomerantz, that originally ran from 1989 to 1993 on CBS, starring Gerald McRaney as Major John D. MacGillis and Shanna Reed as his wife Polly. The cast also includes Beverly Archer, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher, Marisa Ryan, Nicole Dubuc and Chelsea Hertford.
Seasons
1. Major Dad
Air Date: 1989-09-17
Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
2. Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
Air Date: 1989-09-18
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
3. Rescue Mission
Air Date: 1989-09-25
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
4. Wedding
Air Date: 1989-10-02
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
5. Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
Air Date: 1989-10-08
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
6. Twinkle
Air Date: 1989-10-16
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
7. Jane Wayne Day
Air Date: 1989-10-23
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
8. Robin's Awakening
Air Date: 1989-11-06
A long-distance chess match comes to town for the final battle and it turns out that a young teen sparks an interest in boys for Robin.
9. Major Mom
Air Date: 1989-11-13
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
10. Love Doctor
Air Date: 1989-11-20
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
11. See the Hill ... Over the Hill
Air Date: 1989-11-27
The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
12. Boxer Rebellion
Air Date: 1989-12-04
The Major and Polly disagree about the dress code at Elizabeth's school. The Major says change the schoolboard, and Polly says change the rules and she helps Elizabeth protest.
13. Discipline
Air Date: 1989-12-11
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
14. Lemon
Air Date: 1990-01-01
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
15. That Connell Woman
Air Date: 1990-01-08
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
16. Jr.
Air Date: 1990-01-29
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
17. Major Coach
Air Date: 1990-02-05
Hard feelings arise after Polly ask the Major to coach Robin's basketball team. Lt. Holowachuk buys an expensive camera from a beautiful woman and the Major suspects she is a con artist.
18. Camp MacGillis
Air Date: 1990-02-19
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
19. Not with My Daughter You Don't
Air Date: 1990-02-26
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
20. Officer of the Day
Air Date: 1990-03-12
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
21. All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
Air Date: 1990-04-02
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
22. All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
Air Date: 1990-04-09
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
23. See the Bridge
Air Date: 1990-04-30
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
24. Standing Tall
Air Date: 1990-05-07
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
25. Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
Air Date: 1990-05-14
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
26. Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
Air Date: 1990-05-21
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
1. Safe at First Base
Air Date: 1990-09-17
The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.
2. Welcome to Hollister
Air Date: 1990-09-24
The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.
3. Get a Job
Air Date: 1990-10-01
Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.
4. The Goat
Air Date: 1990-10-08
A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.
5. First Anniversary
Air Date: 1990-10-15
Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.
6. Wetting Down
Air Date: 1990-10-22
In opposition to Marine traditions, Holowachuk does not want alcohol at his wetting down to celebrate making 1st Lieutenant. The Major tries to find a solution.
7. Infant-ry
Air Date: 1990-10-29
Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
8. Birthday Ball
Air Date: 1990-11-05
The major needs a guest of honor for a base celebration of the Corps' 215th anniversary, and Vice President Quayle responds to the invitation. It is also Elizabeth's 16th birthday, and she feels neglected.
9. Wish You Were Here
Air Date: 1990-11-12
The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.
10. Love on the Run
Air Date: 1990-11-19
Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.
11. Operation Fun Run
Air Date: 1990-11-26
A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.
12. Gift of the Major
Air Date: 1990-12-19
Casey's much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.
13. Flying Solo
Air Date: 1991-01-07
The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.
14. A Bird in the Hand
Air Date: 1991-01-14
The Major wants Gunny to express her anger after he accidentally destroys her favorite possession, a ceramic eagle once owned by the Corps' most decorated Marine.
15. Learning to Drive
Air Date: 1991-01-21
During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.
16. The Name is Over Here
Air Date: 1991-02-04
The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.
17. Valentine's Day
Air Date: 1991-02-11
The Major is embarrassed by Polly's valentine tribute to him in the base newspaper when it reveals his romantic side in the article; Elizabeth finally agrees to a date with Jesse.
18. Sins of the Father
Air Date: 1991-02-18
The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.
19. The Possible Dream
Air Date: 1991-02-25
The officers organize a Marine talent show. The general, who no one thinks has talent, wants to perform and has to sing at the last minute; Robin runs for president of her student council.
20. Private Affair
Air Date: 1991-03-11
Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.
21. Polly's Choice
Air Date: 1991-03-18
Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.
22. Silent Drill Team
Air Date: 1991-04-08
The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.
23. Elmo Come Home
Air Date: 1991-04-29
Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.
24. Together
Air Date: 1991-05-13
The Major is charged with writing a speech welcoming troops home from Saudi Arabia. He also decides he wants to adopt Polly's kids, but Elizabeth is reluctant.
1. The Shut Down
Air Date: 1991-09-16
Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
2. Major Moonlighting
Air Date: 1991-09-23
The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
3. Polly's Pen Pal
Air Date: 1991-09-30
Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
4. A Few Good Men
Air Date: 1991-10-07
The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
5. Poker Night
Air Date: 1991-10-14
General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
6. Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
Air Date: 1991-10-21
Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
7. Educating Casey
Air Date: 1991-10-28
The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.
8. Lady in Waiting
Air Date: 1991-11-04
When Elizabeth is hired as a waitress, Polly and the Major object to her provocative uniform (short, fluffy black dress, white apron and pig ears) which leads Elizabeth to organize a revolt at work.
9. General Unrest
Air Date: 1991-11-11
The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
10. Steel Magnolia
Air Date: 1991-11-18
A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
11. On the Line
Air Date: 1991-11-25
The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
12. The Shell Game
Air Date: 1991-12-09
A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
13. Who's That Blonde ?
Air Date: 1991-12-16
Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
14. We've Got Trouble
Air Date: 1992-01-06
Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
15. Three's a Crowd
Air Date: 1992-01-13
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
16. Three Angry Marines
Air Date: 1992-01-20
Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
17. Close Encounters
Air Date: 1992-02-03
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
18. Base Desires
Air Date: 1992-02-24
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
19. When Gunny Talks
Air Date: 1992-03-02
Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
20. The L Word
Air Date: 1992-03-09
Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
21. Sick Bay
Air Date: 1992-03-16
The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
22. Charlotte's Web
Air Date: 1992-04-27
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
23. The Noisy Drill Team
Air Date: 1992-05-04
Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
24. In the Brick of Time
Air Date: 1992-05-11
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.
1. The People's Choice, pt. 1
Air Date: 1992-09-25
The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.
2. The People's Choice, pt. 2
Air Date: 1992-10-02
Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.
3. Here's Looking at You, Pol
Air Date: 1992-10-16
Revealing old photos of mayoral candidate Polly hit the papers.
4. Catered Affair
Air Date: 1992-10-23
The Major must hire Elizabeth to cater a reception for a visiting general.
5. There's No Place Like Farlow
Air Date: 1992-10-30
Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.
6. The Election Show
Air Date: 1992-11-06
The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.
7. Gunny's Veiled Threat
Air Date: 1992-11-13
Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.
8. One for the Road
Air Date: 1992-11-20
Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.
9. Blue Tenant Holowachuk
Air Date: 1992-12-04
Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord: Gen. Craig.
10. Old Acquaintance
Air Date: 1992-12-18
A change in her college friends disturbs Polly.
11. About Face
Air Date: 1993-01-08
Everyone jumps to conclusions about Gen. Craig's activities.
12. I'll Be Seeing You
Air Date: 1993-01-15
Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.
13. Night School
Air Date: 1993-01-22
Gen. Craig and the Major go to night school.
14. Piano Lesson
Air Date: 1993-01-29
The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.
15. Come Rain or Come Shine
Air Date: 1993-02-05
A corporate headhunter woos several marines.
16. Colonel of Truth
Air Date: 1993-02-12
After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines.
17. From Russia with Like
Air Date: 1993-02-19
The major and a visiting Russian officer compete.
18. The Spell of Grease Paint
Air Date: 1993-03-05
Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous.
19. Gunny Gets Robbed
Air Date: 1993-03-12
Gunny's apartment is robbed.
20. Conduct Unbecoming
Air Date: 1993-04-02
The Major suspects Robin's new boyfriend may be battered by his father, another major, despite denials from the family; Lt. Holowachuk tries to fill his basketball team but finds complications when Gen. Craig wants to play--and no one wants to guard him because he is the general.
21. General Disturbance
Air Date: 1993-04-09
General Craig is transferred to the White House.
22. Oops, a Daisy
Air Date: 1993-04-16
Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?
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Rating
6.6/10
Release Date
1989-09-17
Episodes
96 (4 seasons)
Status
Ended
