
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.
Episodes
Major Dad
Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
Rescue Mission
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
Wedding
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
Twinkle
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
Jane Wayne Day
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
Robin'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.
Major Mom
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
Love Doctor
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
See the Hill ... Over the Hill
The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
Boxer 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.
Discipline
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
Lemon
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
That Connell Woman
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
Jr.
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
Major 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.
Camp MacGillis
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
Not with My Daughter You Don't
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
Officer of the Day
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
See the Bridge
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
Standing Tall
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
About Major Dad
- Creators
- Richard C. Okie
- Cast
- Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher, Beverly Archer, Marisa Ryan
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Content rating
- TV-PG
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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