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Major Dad

Major Dad

1989 - 1993

Major Dad

17th September 1989
Episode 1
Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.

Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five

18th September 1989
Episode 2
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.

Rescue Mission

25th September 1989
Episode 3
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.

Wedding

2nd October 1989
Episode 4
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.

Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live

8th October 1989
Episode 5
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.

Twinkle

16th October 1989
Episode 6
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.

Jane Wayne Day

23rd October 1989
Episode 7
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.

Robin's Awakening

6th November 1989
Episode 8
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.

Major Mom

13th November 1989
Episode 9
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.

Love Doctor

20th November 1989
Episode 10
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.

See the Hill ... Over the Hill

27th November 1989
Episode 11
The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.

Boxer Rebellion

4th December 1989
Episode 12
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.

Discipline

11th December 1989
Episode 13
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.

Lemon

1st January 1990
Episode 14
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.

That Connell Woman

8th January 1990
Episode 15
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.

Jr.

29th January 1990
Episode 16
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.

Major Coach

5th February 1990
Episode 17
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.

Camp MacGillis

19th February 1990
Episode 18
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.

Not with My Daughter You Don't

26th February 1990
Episode 19
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.

Officer of the Day

12th March 1990
Episode 20
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.

All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1

2nd April 1990
Episode 21
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission

All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2

9th April 1990
Episode 22
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.

See the Bridge

30th April 1990
Episode 23
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.

Standing Tall

7th May 1990
Episode 24
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.

Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1

14th May 1990
Episode 25
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.

Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2

21st May 1990
Episode 26
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
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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.

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Gerald McRaney

John D. MacGillis

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Shanna Reed

Pollyanna 'Polly' Cooper MacGillis

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Matt Mulhern

Eugene Holowachuk

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Jon Cypher

Marcus Craig

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Beverly Archer

Alva 'Gunny' Bricker

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Marisa Ryan

Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis

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Nicole Dubuc

Robin Cooper MacGillis

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Chelsea Hertford

Casey Cooper MacGillis

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Janet Leahy

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