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 3
1991
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01. The Shut Down
1991-09-16
Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
02. Major Moonlighting
1991-09-23
The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
03. Polly's Pen Pal
1991-09-30
Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
04. A Few Good Men
1991-10-07
The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
05. Poker Night
1991-10-14
General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
06. Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
1991-10-21
Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
07. Educating Casey
1991-10-28
The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.
08. Lady in Waiting
1991-11-04
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.
09. General Unrest
1991-11-11
The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
10. Steel Magnolia
1991-11-18
A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
11. On the Line
1991-11-25
The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
12. The Shell Game
1991-12-09
A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
13. Who's That Blonde ?
1991-12-16
Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
14. We've Got Trouble
1992-01-06
Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
15. Three's a Crowd
1992-01-13
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
16. Three Angry Marines
1992-01-20
Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
17. Close Encounters
1992-02-03
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
18. Base Desires
1992-02-24
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
19. When Gunny Talks
1992-03-02
Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
20. The L Word
1992-03-09
Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
21. Sick Bay
1992-03-16
The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
22. Charlotte's Web
1992-04-27
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
23. The Noisy Drill Team
1992-05-04
Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
24. In the Brick of Time
1992-05-11
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.