Series · 1989 · 4 Seasons
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.
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10
- Status
- Ended
Episodes
Episode 1 · 24 min
Major Dad
Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
Episode 2 · 24 min
Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
Episode 3 · 24 min
Rescue Mission
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
Episode 4 · 24 min
Wedding
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
Episode 5 · 24 min
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.
Episode 6 · 24 min
Twinkle
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
Episode 7 · 24 min
Jane Wayne Day
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
Episode 8 · 24 min
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.
Episode 9 · 24 min
Major Mom
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
Episode 10 · 24 min
Love Doctor
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
Episode 11 · 24 min
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.
Episode 12 · 24 min
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.
Episode 13 · 24 min
Discipline
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
Episode 14 · 24 min
Lemon
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
Episode 15 · 24 min
That Connell Woman
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
Episode 16 · 24 min
Jr.
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
Episode 17 · 24 min
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.
Episode 18 · 24 min
Camp MacGillis
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
Episode 19 · 24 min
Not with My Daughter You Don't
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
Episode 20 · 24 min
Officer of the Day
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
Episode 21 · 24 min
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
Episode 22 · 24 min
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
Episode 23 · 24 min
See the Bridge
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
Episode 24 · 24 min
Standing Tall
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
Episode 25 · 24 min
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
Episode 26 · 24 min
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
