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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 Po...

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Major Dad
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About 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.
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Release Year
1989
TMDB Rating
6.5
Available Sources
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/tv/major-dad-3484
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Season 1
26 episodes | 1989-09-17
Major Dad
Episode 1Polly 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
Episode 2The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
Rescue Mission
Episode 3Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
Wedding
Episode 4An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
Episode 5The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
Twinkle
Episode 6Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
Jane Wayne Day
Episode 7Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
Robin's Awakening
Episode 8A 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
Episode 9Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
Love Doctor
Episode 10Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
See the Hill ... Over the Hill
Episode 11The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
Boxer Rebellion
Episode 12The 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
Episode 13The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
Lemon
Episode 14Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
That Connell Woman
Episode 15An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
Jr.
Episode 16Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
Major Coach
Episode 17Hard 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
Episode 18The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
Not with My Daughter You Don't
Episode 19The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
Officer of the Day
Episode 20Lt. 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
Episode 21The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
Episode 22The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
See the Bridge
Episode 23After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
Standing Tall
Episode 24Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
Episode 25The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
Episode 26The Major decides to quite the Corps.
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