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 (22)
1. The People's Choice, pt. 1
Aired 25 September 1992 • 23 min
The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.
2. The People's Choice, pt. 2
Aired 2 October 1992 • 23 min
Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.
3. Here's Looking at You, Pol
Aired 16 October 1992 • 23 min
Revealing old photos of mayoral candidate Polly hit the papers.
4. Catered Affair
Aired 23 October 1992 • 23 min
The Major must hire Elizabeth to cater a reception for a visiting general.
5. There's No Place Like Farlow
Aired 30 October 1992 • 23 min
Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.
6. The Election Show
Aired 6 November 1992 • 23 min
The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.
7. Gunny's Veiled Threat
Aired 13 November 1992 • 23 min
Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.
8. One for the Road
Aired 20 November 1992 • 23 min
Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.
9. Blue Tenant Holowachuk
Aired 4 December 1992 • 23 min
Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord: Gen. Craig.
10. Old Acquaintance
Aired 18 December 1992 • 23 min
A change in her college friends disturbs Polly.
11. About Face
Aired 8 January 1993 • 23 min
Everyone jumps to conclusions about Gen. Craig's activities.
12. I'll Be Seeing You
Aired 15 January 1993 • 23 min
Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.
13. Night School
Aired 22 January 1993 • 23 min
Gen. Craig and the Major go to night school.
14. Piano Lesson
Aired 29 January 1993 • 23 min
The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.
15. Come Rain or Come Shine
Aired 5 February 1993 • 23 min
A corporate headhunter woos several marines.
16. Colonel of Truth
Aired 12 February 1993 • 23 min
After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines.
17. From Russia with Like
Aired 19 February 1993 • 23 min
The major and a visiting Russian officer compete.
18. The Spell of Grease Paint
Aired 5 March 1993 • 23 min
Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous.
19. Gunny Gets Robbed
Aired 12 March 1993 • 23 min
Gunny's apartment is robbed.
20. Conduct Unbecoming
Aired 2 April 1993 • 23 min
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.
21. General Disturbance
Aired 9 April 1993 • 23 min
General Craig is transferred to the White House.
22. Oops, a Daisy
Aired 16 April 1993 • 23 min
Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?