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Major Dad
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.
- Created by:
- Richard C. Okie
- Cast:
- Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
Episode 1
Major Dad
1989-09-17 · 24mPolly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
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Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
1989-09-18 · 24mThe Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
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Rescue Mission
1989-09-25 · 24mMajor Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
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Wedding
1989-10-02 · 24mAn alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
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Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
1989-10-08 · 24mThe Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
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Twinkle
1989-10-16 · 24mPolly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
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Jane Wayne Day
1989-10-23 · 24mPolly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
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Robin's Awakening
1989-11-06 · 24mA 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.
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Major Mom
1989-11-13 · 24mPolly goes to jail to protect a news source.
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Love Doctor
1989-11-20 · 24mSgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
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See the Hill ... Over the Hill
1989-11-27 · 24mThe Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
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Boxer Rebellion
1989-12-04 · 24mThe 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.
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Discipline
1989-12-11 · 24mThe Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
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Lemon
1990-01-01 · 24mClashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
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That Connell Woman
1990-01-08 · 24mAn old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
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Jr.
1990-01-29 · 24mPolly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
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Major Coach
1990-02-05 · 24mHard 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.
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Camp MacGillis
1990-02-19 · 24mThe Major takes th family on a camping trip.
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Not with My Daughter You Don't
1990-02-26 · 24mThe Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
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Officer of the Day
1990-03-12 · 24mLt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
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All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
1990-04-02 · 24mThe Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
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All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
1990-04-09 · 24mThe Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
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See the Bridge
1990-04-30 · 24mAfter returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
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Standing Tall
1990-05-07 · 24mCasey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
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Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
1990-05-14 · 24mThe Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
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Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
1990-05-21 · 24mThe Major decides to quite the Corps.
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
Gerald McRaney
John D. MacGillis
Shanna Reed
Pollyanna 'Polly' Cooper MacGillis
Matt Mulhern
Eugene Holowachuk
Jon Cypher
Marcus Craig
Beverly Archer
Alva 'Gunny' Bricker
Marisa Ryan
Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis
Nicole Dubuc
Robin Cooper MacGillis
Chelsea Hertford
Casey Cooper MacGillis
