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