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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

4 available

Season 4

Episodes

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E01

Episode 1

The People's Choice, pt. 1

1992-09-25 · 23m

The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.

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Episode 2

The People's Choice, pt. 2

1992-10-02 · 23m

Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.

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E03

Episode 3

Here's Looking at You, Pol

1992-10-16 · 23m

Revealing old photos of mayoral candidate Polly hit the papers.

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E04

Episode 4

Catered Affair

1992-10-23 · 23m

The Major must hire Elizabeth to cater a reception for a visiting general.

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E05

Episode 5

There's No Place Like Farlow

1992-10-30 · 23m

Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.

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E06

Episode 6

The Election Show

1992-11-06 · 23m

The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.

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Episode 7

Gunny's Veiled Threat

1992-11-13 · 23m

Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.

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Episode 8

One for the Road

1992-11-20 · 23m

Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.

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E09

Episode 9

Blue Tenant Holowachuk

1992-12-04 · 23m

Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord: Gen. Craig.

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E10

Episode 10

Old Acquaintance

1992-12-18 · 23m

A change in her college friends disturbs Polly.

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E11

Episode 11

About Face

1993-01-08 · 23m

Everyone jumps to conclusions about Gen. Craig's activities.

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E12

Episode 12

I'll Be Seeing You

1993-01-15 · 23m

Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.

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E13

Episode 13

Night School

1993-01-22 · 23m

Gen. Craig and the Major go to night school.

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E14

Episode 14

Piano Lesson

1993-01-29 · 23m

The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.

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E15

Episode 15

Come Rain or Come Shine

1993-02-05 · 23m

A corporate headhunter woos several marines.

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Episode 16

Colonel of Truth

1993-02-12 · 23m

After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines.

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E17

Episode 17

From Russia with Like

1993-02-19 · 23m

The major and a visiting Russian officer compete.

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E18

Episode 18

The Spell of Grease Paint

1993-03-05 · 23m

Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous.

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E19

Episode 19

Gunny Gets Robbed

1993-03-12 · 23m

Gunny's apartment is robbed.

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E20

Episode 20

Conduct Unbecoming

1993-04-02 · 23m

The Major suspects Robin's new boyfriend may be battered by his father, another major, despite denials from the family; Lt. Holowachuk tries to fill his basketball team but finds complications when Gen. Craig wants to play--and no one wants to guard him because he is the general.

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Episode 21

General Disturbance

1993-04-09 · 23m

General Craig is transferred to the White House.

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Episode 22

Oops, a Daisy

1993-04-16 · 23m

Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?

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Cast

Gerald McRaney

Gerald McRaney

John D. MacGillis

Shanna Reed

Shanna Reed

Pollyanna 'Polly' Cooper MacGillis

Matt Mulhern

Matt Mulhern

Eugene Holowachuk

Jon Cypher

Jon Cypher

Marcus Craig

Beverly Archer

Beverly Archer

Alva 'Gunny' Bricker

Marisa Ryan

Marisa Ryan

Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis

Nicole Dubuc

Nicole Dubuc

Robin Cooper MacGillis

Chelsea Hertford

Casey Cooper MacGillis

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