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 16, 1991 - 23m
Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
Sep 23, 1991 - 23m
The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
Sep 30, 1991 - 23m
Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
Oct 7, 1991 - 23m
The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
Oct 14, 1991 - 23m
General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
Oct 21, 1991 - 23m
Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
Oct 28, 1991 - 23m
The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.
Nov 4, 1991 - 23m
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.
Nov 11, 1991 - 23m
The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
Nov 18, 1991 - 23m
A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
Nov 25, 1991 - 23m
The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
Dec 9, 1991 - 23m
A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
Dec 16, 1991 - 23m
Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
Jan 6, 1992 - 23m
Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
Jan 13, 1992 - 23m
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
Jan 20, 1992 - 23m
Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
Feb 3, 1992 - 23m
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
Feb 24, 1992 - 23m
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
Mar 2, 1992 - 23m
Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
Mar 9, 1992 - 23m
Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
Mar 16, 1992 - 23m
The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
Apr 27, 1992 - 23m
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
May 4, 1992 - 23m
Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
May 11, 1992 - 23m
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.
