Richard C. Okie
Director
Major Dad (1989)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 17, 1989
Episode 23 min
10+
Keywords: imdb.sitcom, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.sergeant, imdb.u-s-marine-corps, awards.emmy-award-nominated + 3 more, tmdb.military, tmdb.sitcom, tmdb.blended-family
Watch Providers: Tubi TV
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
Italian
S1E1 - Major Dad
Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
Sept. 17, 1989, midnight
S1E2 - Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
Sept. 18, 1989, midnight
S1E3 - Rescue Mission
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
Sept. 25, 1989, midnight
S1E4 - Wedding
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
Oct. 2, 1989, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
Oct. 8, 1989, midnight
S1E6 - Twinkle
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
Oct. 16, 1989, midnight
S1E7 - Jane Wayne Day
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
Oct. 23, 1989, midnight
S1E8 - Robin's Awakening
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.
Nov. 6, 1989, midnight
S1E9 - Major Mom
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
Nov. 13, 1989, midnight
S1E10 - Love Doctor
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
Nov. 20, 1989, midnight
S1E11 - See the Hill ... Over the Hill
The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
Nov. 27, 1989, midnight
S1E12 - Boxer Rebellion
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.
Dec. 4, 1989, midnight
S1E13 - Discipline
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
Dec. 11, 1989, midnight
S1E14 - Lemon
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
Jan. 1, 1990, midnight
S1E15 - That Connell Woman
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
Jan. 8, 1990, midnight
S1E16 - Jr.
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
Jan. 29, 1990, midnight
S1E17 - Major Coach
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.
Feb. 5, 1990, midnight
S1E18 - Camp MacGillis
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
Feb. 19, 1990, midnight
S1E19 - Not with My Daughter You Don't
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
Feb. 26, 1990, midnight
S1E20 - Officer of the Day
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
March 12, 1990, midnight
S1E21 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
April 2, 1990, midnight
S1E22 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
April 9, 1990, midnight
S1E23 - See the Bridge
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
April 30, 1990, midnight
S1E24 - Standing Tall
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
May 7, 1990, midnight
S1E25 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
May 14, 1990, midnight
S1E26 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
May 21, 1990, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 2258 min.
Released: Sept. 17, 1989
Last Air Date: April 16, 1993, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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