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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 3
Episodes
Episode 1
The Shut Down
1991-09-16 · 23mDefense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
Current episodeEpisode 2
Major Moonlighting
1991-09-23 · 23mThe Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 3
Polly's Pen Pal
1991-09-30 · 23mRobin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 4
A Few Good Men
1991-10-07 · 23mThe Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 5
Poker Night
1991-10-14 · 23mGeneral Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 6
Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
1991-10-21 · 23mGunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 7
Educating Casey
1991-10-28 · 23mThe Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 8
Lady in Waiting
1991-11-04 · 23mWhen 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.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 9
General Unrest
1991-11-11 · 23mThe General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 10
Steel Magnolia
1991-11-18 · 23mA lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 11
On the Line
1991-11-25 · 23mThe Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 12
The Shell Game
1991-12-09 · 23mA land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 13
Who's That Blonde ?
1991-12-16 · 23mGunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 14
We've Got Trouble
1992-01-06 · 23mLt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 15
Three's a Crowd
1992-01-13 · 23mCasey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 16
Three Angry Marines
1992-01-20 · 23mGunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 17
Close Encounters
1992-02-03 · 23mThe MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 18
Base Desires
1992-02-24 · 23mThe MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 19
When Gunny Talks
1992-03-02 · 23mGunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 20
The L Word
1992-03-09 · 23mElizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 21
Sick Bay
1992-03-16 · 23mThe Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 22
Charlotte's Web
1992-04-27 · 23mAn "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 23
The Noisy Drill Team
1992-05-04 · 23mGen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 24
In the Brick of Time
1992-05-11 · 23mPolly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.
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
