Major Dad
TV-PG1989•30m•6.4/10
ComedyFamily
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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.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 17, 1989
Last Aired
April 16, 1993
Networks
CBS
Created By
Richard C. Okie
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
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.
E2
Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
Air date: 1989-09-18
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
E3
Rescue Mission
Air date: 1989-09-25
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
E4
Wedding
Air date: 1989-10-02
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
E5
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.
E6
Twinkle
Air date: 1989-10-16
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
E7
Jane Wayne Day
Air date: 1989-10-23
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
E8
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.
E9
Major Mom
Air date: 1989-11-13
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
E10
Love Doctor
Air date: 1989-11-20
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
E11
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.
E12
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.
E13
Discipline
Air date: 1989-12-11
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
E14
Lemon
Air date: 1990-01-01
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
E15
That Connell Woman
Air date: 1990-01-08
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
E16
Jr.
Air date: 1990-01-29
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
E17
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.
E18
Camp MacGillis
Air date: 1990-02-19
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
E19
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.
E20
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.
E21
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
Air date: 1990-04-02
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
E22
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.
E23
See the Bridge
Air date: 1990-04-30
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
E24
Standing Tall
Air date: 1990-05-07
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
E25
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.
E26
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
Air date: 1990-05-21
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
Cast
Gerald McRaney
John D. MacGillis
Shanna Reed
Pollyanna 'Polly' Cooper MacGillis
Matt Mulhern
Eugene Holowachuk
Jon Cypher
Marcus Craig
Beverly Archer
Alva 'Gunny' Bricker
Marisa Ryan
Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis
Nicole Dubuc
Robin Cooper MacGillis
Chelsea Hertford
Casey Cooper MacGillis
