Major Dad

Major Dad

1989 · Comedy, Family · 4 Seasons · 96 Episodes · 6.4

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

E11. Major Dad24m · 1989-09-17Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.E22. Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five24m · 1989-09-18The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.E33. Rescue Mission24m · 1989-09-25Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.E44. Wedding24m · 1989-10-02An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.E55. Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live24m · 1989-10-08The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.E66. Twinkle24m · 1989-10-16Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.E77. Jane Wayne Day24m · 1989-10-23Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.E88. Robin's Awakening24m · 1989-11-06A 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.E99. Major Mom24m · 1989-11-13Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.E1010. Love Doctor24m · 1989-11-20Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.E1111. See the Hill ... Over the Hill24m · 1989-11-27The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.E1212. Boxer Rebellion24m · 1989-12-04The 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.E1313. Discipline24m · 1989-12-11The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.E1414. Lemon24m · 1990-01-01Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.E1515. That Connell Woman24m · 1990-01-08An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.E1616. Jr.24m · 1990-01-29Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.E1717. Major Coach24m · 1990-02-05Hard 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.E1818. Camp MacGillis24m · 1990-02-19The Major takes th family on a camping trip.E1919. Not with My Daughter You Don't24m · 1990-02-26The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.E2020. Officer of the Day24m · 1990-03-12Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.E2121. All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 124m · 1990-04-02The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission E2222. All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 224m · 1990-04-09The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.E2323. See the Bridge24m · 1990-04-30After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.E2424. Standing Tall24m · 1990-05-07Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.E2525. Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 124m · 1990-05-14The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.E2626. Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 224m · 1990-05-21The Major decides to quite the Corps.

Cast

John D. MacGillis

Pollyanna 'Polly' Cooper MacGillis

Eugene Holowachuk

Alva 'Gunny' Bricker

Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis

Robin Cooper MacGillis

Chelsea Hertford

Casey Cooper MacGillis