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