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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Major Dad
1989 / TV-PGMajor 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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Major Dad Season 2 Full Episode Guide
The Major is charged with writing a speech welcoming troops home from Saudi Arabia. He also decides he wants to adopt Polly's kids, but Elizabeth is reluctant.
Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.
The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.
Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.
Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.
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.
The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.
The Major is embarrassed by Polly's 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.
The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.
During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.
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.
The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.
Casey's much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.
A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.
Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.
The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.
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 Elizabeth's 16th birthday, and she feels neglected.
Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
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.
Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.
A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.
Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.
The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.
The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.
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