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.
CreatorRichard C. Okie
Major Dad
Sep 17, 1989
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
Sep 18, 1989
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
Rescue Mission
Sep 25, 1989
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
Wedding
Oct 2, 1989
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
Oct 8, 1989
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
Twinkle
Oct 16, 1989
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
Jane Wayne Day
Oct 23, 1989
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
Robin's Awakening
Nov 6, 1989
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
Nov 13, 1989
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
Love Doctor
Nov 20, 1989
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
See the Hill ... Over the Hill
Nov 27, 1989
The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
Boxer Rebellion
Dec 4, 1989
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
Dec 11, 1989
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
Lemon
Jan 1, 1990
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
That Connell Woman
Jan 8, 1990
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
Jr.
Jan 29, 1990
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
Major Coach
Feb 5, 1990
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
Feb 19, 1990
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
Not with My Daughter You Don't
Feb 26, 1990
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
Officer of the Day
Mar 12, 1990
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
Apr 2, 1990
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
Apr 9, 1990
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
See the Bridge
Apr 30, 1990
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
Standing Tall
May 7, 1990
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
May 14, 1990
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
May 21, 1990
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
