Major Dad is a charming American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1989 to 1993, crafted by Richard C. Okie and John G. Stephens, with development by Earl Pomerantz. The story centers around Major John D. MacGillis, portrayed by Gerald McRaney, who navigates the challenges of military life and family dynamics alongside his wife Polly, played by Shanna Reed. The ensemble cast features notable performances from Beverly Archer, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher, Marisa Ryan, Nicole Dubuc, and Chelsea Hertford, bringing humor and heart to this unique take on domestic life in the military.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1
26 ep
1
Major Dad
2
Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
3
Rescue Mission
4
Wedding
5
Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
6
Twinkle
7
Jane Wayne Day
8
Robin's Awakening
9
Major Mom
10
Love Doctor
11
See the Hill ... Over the Hill
12
Boxer Rebellion
13
Discipline
14
Lemon
15
That Connell Woman
16
Jr.
17
Major Coach
18
Camp MacGillis
19
Not with My Daughter You Don't
20
Officer of the Day
21
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
22
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
23
See the Bridge
24
Standing Tall
25
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
26
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
Season 2
Season 2
24 ep
1
Safe at First Base
2
Welcome to Hollister
3
Get a Job
4
The Goat
5
First Anniversary
6
Wetting Down
7
Infant-ry
8
Birthday Ball
9
Wish You Were Here
10
Love on the Run
11
Operation Fun Run
12
Gift of the Major
13
Flying Solo
14
A Bird in the Hand
15
Learning to Drive
16
The Name is Over Here
17
Valentine's Day
18
Sins of the Father
19
The Possible Dream
20
Private Affair
21
Polly's Choice
22
Silent Drill Team
23
Elmo Come Home
24
Together
Season 3
Season 3
24 ep
1
The Shut Down
2
Major Moonlighting
3
Polly's Pen Pal
4
A Few Good Men
5
Poker Night
6
Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
7
Educating Casey
8
Lady in Waiting
9
General Unrest
10
Steel Magnolia
11
On the Line
12
The Shell Game
13
Who's That Blonde ?
14
We've Got Trouble
15
Three's a Crowd
16
Three Angry Marines
17
Close Encounters
18
Base Desires
19
When Gunny Talks
20
The L Word
21
Sick Bay
22
Charlotte's Web
23
The Noisy Drill Team
24
In the Brick of Time
Season 4
Season 4
22 ep
1
The People's Choice, pt. 1
2
The People's Choice, pt. 2
3
Here's Looking at You, Pol
4
Catered Affair
5
There's No Place Like Farlow
6
The Election Show
7
Gunny's Veiled Threat
8
One for the Road
9
Blue Tenant Holowachuk
10
Old Acquaintance
11
About Face
12
I'll Be Seeing You
13
Night School
14
Piano Lesson
15
Come Rain or Come Shine
16
Colonel of Truth
17
From Russia with Like
18
The Spell of Grease Paint
19
Gunny Gets Robbed
20
Conduct Unbecoming
21
General Disturbance
22
Oops, a Daisy
