Overview
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
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
S01E01 Major Dad
September 17, 1989 24 min
Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
S01E02 Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
September 18, 1989 24 min
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
S01E03 Rescue Mission
September 25, 1989 24 min
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
S01E04 Wedding
October 2, 1989 24 min
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
S01E05 Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
October 8, 1989 24 min
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
S01E06 Twinkle
October 16, 1989 24 min
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
S01E07 Jane Wayne Day
October 23, 1989 24 min
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
S01E08 Robin's Awakening
November 6, 1989 24 min
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.
S01E09 Major Mom
November 13, 1989 24 min
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
S01E10 Love Doctor
November 20, 1989 24 min
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
S01E11 See the Hill ... Over the Hill
November 27, 1989 24 min
The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
S01E12 Boxer Rebellion
December 4, 1989 24 min
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.
S01E13 Discipline
December 11, 1989 24 min
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
S01E14 Lemon
January 1, 1990 24 min
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
S01E15 That Connell Woman
January 8, 1990 24 min
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
S01E16 Jr.
January 29, 1990 24 min
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
S01E17 Major Coach
February 5, 1990 24 min
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.
S01E18 Camp MacGillis
February 19, 1990 24 min
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
S01E19 Not with My Daughter You Don't
February 26, 1990 24 min
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
S01E20 Officer of the Day
March 12, 1990 24 min
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
S01E21 All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
April 2, 1990 24 min
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
S01E22 All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
April 9, 1990 24 min
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
S01E23 See the Bridge
April 30, 1990 24 min
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
S01E24 Standing Tall
May 7, 1990 24 min
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
S01E25 Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
May 14, 1990 24 min
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
S01E26 Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
May 21, 1990 24 min
The Major decides to quite the Corps.