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Major Dad

A hard-nosed, conservative Marine impulsively proposes to the liberal reporter doing a story on him and agrees to help her raise her three daughters.

12 Votes (6.8)

1989 HD 23min TV-PG United States English Ended
Comedy Family
sitcom military blended family

Credits:

Richard C. Okie

director

Gerald McRaney

Major John D. MacGillis

Shanna Reed

Pollyanna Esther Cooper MacGillis

Matt Mulhern

Eugene Holowachuk

Beverly Archer

Alva Bricker

Marisa Ryan

Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis

Jon Cypher

General Marcus Craig

Nicole Dubuc

Robin Cooper MacGillis

Chelsea Hertford

Casey Cooper MacGillis

S1E1 - Major Dad 1989-09-17

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

S1E2 - Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five 1989-09-18

The Major proposes, but Pollys daughters must approve.

S1E3 - Rescue Mission 1989-09-25

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

S1E4 - Wedding 1989-10-02

An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Pollys wedding day.

S1E5 - Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live 1989-10-08

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

S1E6 - Twinkle 1989-10-16

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

S1E7 - Jane Wayne Day 1989-10-23

Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.

S1E8 - Robin's Awakening 1989-11-06

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.

S1E9 - Major Mom 1989-11-13

Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.

S1E10 - Love Doctor 1989-11-20

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

S1E11 - See the Hill ... Over the Hill 1989-11-27

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

S1E12 - Boxer Rebellion 1989-12-04

The Major and Polly disagree about the dress code at Elizabeths school. The Major says change the schoolboard, and Polly says change the rules and she helps Elizabeth protest.

S1E13 - Discipline 1989-12-11

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

S1E14 - Lemon 1990-01-01

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

S1E15 - That Connell Woman 1990-01-08

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

S1E16 - Jr. 1990-01-29

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

S1E17 - Major Coach 1990-02-05

Hard feelings arise after Polly ask the Major to coach Robins basketball team. Lt. Holowachuk buys an expensive camera from a beautiful woman and the Major suspects she is a con artist.

S1E18 - Camp MacGillis 1990-02-19

The Major takes th family on a camping trip.

S1E19 - Not with My Daughter You Don't 1990-02-26

The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeths new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.

S1E20 - Officer of the Day 1990-03-12

Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.

S1E21 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1 1990-04-02

The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission

S1E22 - All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2 1990-04-09

The Majors family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.

S1E23 - See the Bridge 1990-04-30

After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.

S1E24 - Standing Tall 1990-05-07

Casey takes the Majors advice on how to handle a bully.

S1E25 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1 1990-05-14

The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.

S1E26 - Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2 1990-05-21

The Major decides to quite the Corps.

S2E1 - Safe at First Base 1990-09-17

The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the Generals grandson takes pictures of Polly.

S2E2 - Welcome to Hollister 1990-09-24

The camp prepares for the Vice Presidents airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.

S2E3 - Get a Job 1990-10-01

Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.

S2E4 - The Goat 1990-10-08

A news story lies about her baseball teams playoff loss to Robin.

S2E5 - First Anniversary 1990-10-15

Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Pollys first anniversary.

S2E6 - Wetting Down 1990-10-22

In opposition to Marine traditions, Holowachuk does not want alcohol at his wetting down to celebrate making 1st Lieutenant. The Major tries to find a solution.

S2E7 - Infant-ry 1990-10-29

Casey goes overboard to get the Majors attention and becomes a mini-Marine.

S2E8 - Birthday Ball 1990-11-05

The major needs a guest of honor for a base celebration of the Corps 215th anniversary, and Vice President Quayle responds to the invitation. It is also Elizabeths 16th birthday, and she feels neglected.

S2E9 - Wish You Were Here 1990-11-12

The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.

S2E10 - Love on the Run 1990-11-19

Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.

S2E11 - Operation Fun Run 1990-11-26

A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.

S2E12 - Gift of the Major 1990-12-19

Caseys much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.

S2E13 - Flying Solo 1991-01-07

The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.

S2E14 - A Bird in the Hand 1991-01-14

The Major wants Gunny to express her anger after he accidentally destroys her favorite possession, a ceramic eagle once owned by the Corps most decorated Marine.

S2E15 - Learning to Drive 1991-01-21

During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the generals antique MG.

S2E16 - The Name is Over Here 1991-02-04

The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.

S2E17 - Valentine's Day 1991-02-11

The Major is embarrassed by Pollys valentine tribute to him in the base newspaper when it reveals his romantic side in the article; Elizabeth finally agrees to a date with Jesse.

S2E18 - Sins of the Father 1991-02-18

The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.

S2E19 - The Possible Dream 1991-02-25

The officers organize a Marine talent show. The general, who no one thinks has talent, wants to perform and has to sing at the last minute; Robin runs for president of her student council.

S2E20 - Private Affair 1991-03-11

Elizabeths new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesnt like.

S2E21 - Polly's Choice 1991-03-18

Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.

S2E22 - Silent Drill Team 1991-04-08

The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.

S2E23 - Elmo Come Home 1991-04-29

Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.

S2E24 - Together 1991-05-13

The Major is charged with writing a speech welcoming troops home from Saudi Arabia. He also decides he wants to adopt Pollys kids, but Elizabeth is reluctant.

S3E1 - The Shut Down 1991-09-16

Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.

S3E2 - Major Moonlighting 1991-09-23

The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.

S3E3 - Polly's Pen Pal 1991-09-30

Robins smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.

S3E4 - A Few Good Men 1991-10-07

The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.

S3E5 - Poker Night 1991-10-14

General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.

S3E6 - Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky 1991-10-21

Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.

S3E7 - Educating Casey 1991-10-28

The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.

S3E8 - Lady in Waiting 1991-11-04

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.

S3E9 - General Unrest 1991-11-11

The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.

S3E10 - Steel Magnolia 1991-11-18

A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.

S3E11 - On the Line 1991-11-25

The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.

S3E12 - The Shell Game 1991-12-09

A land developers plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.

S3E13 - Who's That Blonde ? 1991-12-16

Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."

S3E14 - We've Got Trouble 1992-01-06

Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.

S3E15 - Three's a Crowd 1992-01-13

Caseys new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.

S3E16 - Three Angry Marines 1992-01-20

Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.

S3E17 - Close Encounters 1992-02-03

The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.

S3E18 - Base Desires 1992-02-24

The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.

S3E19 - When Gunny Talks 1992-03-02

Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.

S3E20 - The L Word 1992-03-09

Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunnys beau says too much.

S3E21 - Sick Bay 1992-03-16

The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesnt sit well with her.

S3E22 - Charlotte's Web 1992-04-27

An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.

S3E23 - The Noisy Drill Team 1992-05-04

Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.

S3E24 - In the Brick of Time 1992-05-11

Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollisters closing.

S4E1 - The People's Choice, pt. 1 1992-09-25

The visit of the Majors father, Jake, creates tension.

S4E2 - The People's Choice, pt. 2 1992-10-02

Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.

S4E3 - Here's Looking at You, Pol 1992-10-16

Revealing old photos of mayoral candidate Polly hit the papers.

S4E4 - Catered Affair 1992-10-23

The Major must hire Elizabeth to cater a reception for a visiting general.

S4E5 - There's No Place Like Farlow 1992-10-30

Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.

S4E6 - The Election Show 1992-11-06

The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.

S4E7 - Gunny's Veiled Threat 1992-11-13

Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.

S4E8 - One for the Road 1992-11-20

Fearing a crash, Elizabeth wont drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.

S4E9 - Blue Tenant Holowachuk 1992-12-04

Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord: Gen. Craig.

S4E10 - Old Acquaintance 1992-12-18

A change in her college friends disturbs Polly.

S4E11 - About Face 1993-01-08

Everyone jumps to conclusions about Gen. Craigs activities.

S4E12 - I'll Be Seeing You 1993-01-15

Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the 40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.

S4E13 - Night School 1993-01-22

Gen. Craig and the Major go to night school.

S4E14 - Piano Lesson 1993-01-29

The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.

S4E15 - Come Rain or Come Shine 1993-02-05

A corporate headhunter woos several marines.

S4E16 - Colonel of Truth 1993-02-12

After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines.

S4E17 - From Russia with Like 1993-02-19

The major and a visiting Russian officer compete.

S4E18 - The Spell of Grease Paint 1993-03-05

Pollys role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous.

S4E19 - Gunny Gets Robbed 1993-03-12

Gunnys apartment is robbed.

S4E20 - Conduct Unbecoming 1993-04-02

The Major suspects Robins 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.

S4E21 - General Disturbance 1993-04-09

General Craig is transferred to the White House.

S4E22 - Oops, a Daisy 1993-04-16

Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?