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.
1964
7.1
Sep 17, 1989 - 24m
Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
Sep 18, 1989 - 24m
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
Sep 25, 1989 - 24m
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
Oct 2, 1989 - 24m
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
Oct 8, 1989 - 24m
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
Oct 16, 1989 - 24m
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
Oct 23, 1989 - 24m
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
Nov 6, 1989 - 24m
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.
Nov 13, 1989 - 24m
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
Nov 20, 1989 - 24m
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
Nov 27, 1989 - 24m
The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
Dec 4, 1989 - 24m
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.
Dec 11, 1989 - 24m
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
Jan 1, 1990 - 24m
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
Jan 8, 1990 - 24m
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
Jan 29, 1990 - 24m
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
Feb 5, 1990 - 24m
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.
Feb 19, 1990 - 24m
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
Feb 26, 1990 - 24m
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
Mar 12, 1990 - 24m
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
Apr 2, 1990 - 24m
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
Apr 9, 1990 - 24m
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
Apr 30, 1990 - 24m
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
May 7, 1990 - 24m
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
May 14, 1990 - 24m
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
May 21, 1990 - 24m
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
