Storyline

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.

First Aired

1989-09-17
Last Aired

1993-04-16
Creator

Richard C. Okie
Genre

Comedy, Family
Seasons

4
Episodes

96
Status

Ended
Language

English, Italiano
Network

CBS

Keywords:

military sitcom blended family

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1. Major Dad

Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fa...More

Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.Less

24mins 1989-09-17

2. Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five

The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.

The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.Less

24mins 1989-09-18

3. Rescue Mission

Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.

Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.Less

24mins 1989-09-25

4. Wedding

An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.

An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.Less

24mins 1989-10-02

5. Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live

The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.

The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.Less

24mins 1989-10-08

6. Twinkle

Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.

Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.Less

24mins 1989-10-16

7. Jane Wayne Day

Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.

Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.Less

24mins 1989-10-23

8. Robin's Awakening

A long-distance chess match comes to town for the final battle and it turns out that a young teen spar...More

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.Less

24mins 1989-11-06

9. Major Mom

Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.

Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.Less

24mins 1989-11-13

10. Love Doctor

Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.

Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.Less

24mins 1989-11-20

11. See the Hill ... Over the Hill

The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rema...More

The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.Less

24mins 1989-11-27

12. Boxer Rebellion

The Major and Polly disagree about the dress code at Elizabeth's school. The Major says change the sch...More

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.Less

24mins 1989-12-04

13. Discipline

The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.

The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.Less

24mins 1989-12-11

14. Lemon

Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.

Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.Less

24mins 1990-01-01

15. That Connell Woman

An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.

An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.Less

24mins 1990-01-08

16. Jr.

Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.

Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.Less

24mins 1990-01-29

17. Major Coach

Hard feelings arise after Polly ask the Major to coach Robin's basketball team. Lt. Holowachuk buys a...More

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.Less