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
1The Shut Down
23 minSep 16, 1991
Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
2Major Moonlighting
23 minSep 23, 1991
The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
3Polly's Pen Pal
23 minSep 30, 1991
Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
4A Few Good Men
23 minOct 7, 1991
The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
5Poker Night
23 minOct 14, 1991
General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
6Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
23 minOct 21, 1991
Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
7Educating Casey
23 minOct 28, 1991
The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.
8Lady in Waiting
23 minNov 4, 1991
When Elizabeth is hired as a waitress, Polly and the Major object to her provocative uniform (short, fluffy black dress, white apron and pig ears) which leads Elizabeth to organize a revolt at work.
9General Unrest
23 minNov 11, 1991
The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
10Steel Magnolia
23 minNov 18, 1991
A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
11On the Line
23 minNov 25, 1991
The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
12The Shell Game
23 minDec 9, 1991
A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
13Who's That Blonde ?
23 minDec 16, 1991
Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
14We've Got Trouble
23 minJan 6, 1992
Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
15Three's a Crowd
23 minJan 13, 1992
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
16Three Angry Marines
23 minJan 20, 1992
Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
17Close Encounters
23 minFeb 3, 1992
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
18Base Desires
23 minFeb 24, 1992
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
19When Gunny Talks
23 minMar 2, 1992
Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
20The L Word
23 minMar 9, 1992
Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
21Sick Bay
23 minMar 16, 1992
The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
22Charlotte's Web
23 minApr 27, 1992
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
23The Noisy Drill Team
23 minMay 4, 1992
Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
24In the Brick of Time
23 minMay 11, 1992
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.
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