About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
1989
Seasons
4
Episodes
96
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
26
Genre
Comedy, Family
Status
Ended
Network
CBS
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
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S01E01
Major Dad
Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
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S01E02
Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
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S01E03
Rescue Mission
Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
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S01E04
Wedding
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
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S01E05
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.
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S01E06
Twinkle
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
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S01E07
Jane Wayne Day
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
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S01E08
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.
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S01E09
Major Mom
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
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S01E10
Love Doctor
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
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S01E11
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.
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S01E12
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.
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S01E13
Discipline
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
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S01E14
Lemon
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
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S01E15
That Connell Woman
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
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S01E16
Jr.
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
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S01E17
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 …
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S01E18
Camp MacGillis
The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
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S01E19
Not with My Daughter You Don't
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
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S01E20
Officer of the Day
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
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S01E21
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
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S01E22
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
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S01E23
See the Bridge
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
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S01E24
Standing Tall
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
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S01E25
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
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S01E26
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
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military
sitcom
blended family
Questions about Major Dad
How many seasons does Major Dad have?
Major Dad has 4 seasons and 96 episodes total.
Who created Major Dad?
Major Dad was created by Richard C. Okie and first aired in 1989.
What genre is Major Dad?
Major Dad is a Comedy, Family series.
Who stars in Major Dad?
The cast of Major Dad includes Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher, Beverly Archer.
What is the TMDB rating for Major Dad?
Major Dad has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 26 votes.
