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.
Major Dad (Season 1)
Major Dad 0.0
Air date: 1989-09-17
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1989-09-18
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
Rescue Mission 0.0
Air date: 1989-09-25
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
Wedding 0.0
Air date: 1989-10-02
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live 0.0
Air date: 1989-10-08
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
Twinkle 0.0
Air date: 1989-10-16
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
Jane Wayne Day 0.0
Air date: 1989-10-23
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
Robin's Awakening 0.0
Air date: 1989-11-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1989-11-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
Love Doctor 0.0
Air date: 1989-11-20
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
See the Hill ... Over the Hill 0.0
Air date: 1989-11-27
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
Boxer Rebellion 0.0
Air date: 1989-12-04
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1989-12-11
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
Lemon 0.0
Air date: 1990-01-01
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
That Connell Woman 0.0
Air date: 1990-01-08
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
Jr. 0.0
Air date: 1990-01-29
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
Major Coach 0.0
Air date: 1990-02-05
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1990-02-19
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
Not with My Daughter You Don't 0.0
Air date: 1990-02-26
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
Officer of the Day 0.0
Air date: 1990-03-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1990-04-02
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2 0.0
Air date: 1990-04-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
See the Bridge 0.0
Air date: 1990-04-30
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
Standing Tall 0.0
Air date: 1990-05-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1 0.0
Air date: 1990-05-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2 0.0
Air date: 1990-05-21
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Major decides to quite the Corps.
Seasons
Episodes 26
Episodes 24
Episodes 24
Episodes 22