TV show
Major Dad
- Ended
- 96 episodes
- TMDB 6.5/10 · 26 votes
Overview
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.
Seasons & episodes
Season 3
1. The Shut Down
23 min
Play episodeDefense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
2. Major Moonlighting
23 min
Play episodeThe Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
3. Polly's Pen Pal
23 min
Play episodeRobin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
4. A Few Good Men
23 min
Play episodeThe Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
5. Poker Night
23 min
Play episodeGeneral Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
6. Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
23 min
Play episodeGunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
7. Educating Casey
23 min
Play episodeThe 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
23 min
Play episodeWhen 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
23 min
Play episodeThe General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
10. Steel Magnolia
23 min
Play episodeA lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
11. On the Line
23 min
Play episodeThe Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
12. The Shell Game
23 min
Play episodeA 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 ?
23 min
Play episodeGunny 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
23 min
Play episodeLt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
15. Three's a Crowd
23 min
Play episodeCasey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
16. Three Angry Marines
23 min
Play episodeGunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
17. Close Encounters
23 min
Play episodeThe MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
18. Base Desires
23 min
Play episodeThe MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
19. When Gunny Talks
23 min
Play episodeGunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
20. The L Word
23 min
Play episodeElizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
21. Sick Bay
23 min
Play episodeThe Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
22. Charlotte's Web
23 min
Play episodeAn "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
23. The Noisy Drill Team
23 min
Play episodeGen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
24. In the Brick of Time
23 min
Play episodePolly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.
