Major Dad
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Major Dad
Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
1989-09-17 · 24 minJust Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
1989-09-18 · 24 minRescue Mission
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
1989-09-25 · 24 minWedding
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
1989-10-02 · 24 minWounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
1989-10-08 · 24 minTwinkle
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
1989-10-16 · 24 minJane Wayne Day
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
1989-10-23 · 24 minRobin's Awakening
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.
1989-11-06 · 24 minMajor Mom
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
1989-11-13 · 24 minLove Doctor
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
1989-11-20 · 24 minSee the Hill ... Over the Hill
The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
1989-11-27 · 24 minBoxer Rebellion
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.
1989-12-04 · 24 minDiscipline
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
1989-12-11 · 24 minLemon
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
1990-01-01 · 24 minThat Connell Woman
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
1990-01-08 · 24 minJr.
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
1990-01-29 · 24 minMajor Coach
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.
1990-02-05 · 24 minCamp MacGillis
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
1990-02-19 · 24 minNot with My Daughter You Don't
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
1990-02-26 · 24 minOfficer of the Day
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
1990-03-12 · 24 minAll Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
1990-04-02 · 24 minAll Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
1990-04-09 · 24 minSee the Bridge
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
1990-04-30 · 24 minStanding Tall
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
1990-05-07 · 24 minFace the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
1990-05-14 · 24 minFace the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
1990-05-21 · 24 minCast
Gerald McRaneyJohn D. MacGillis
Shanna ReedPollyanna 'Polly' Cooper MacGillis
Matt MulhernEugene Holowachuk
Jon CypherMarcus Craig
Beverly ArcherAlva 'Gunny' Bricker
Marisa RyanElizabeth Cooper MacGillis
Nicole DubucRobin Cooper MacGillisChelsea HertfordCasey Cooper MacGillisMore like this
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