- List of Major Dad episodes
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This is a list of episodes for the television series Major Dad.
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Episode list
- Series # = Overall episode number.
- Season # = Episode number within the season.
Season 1 (1989-1990)
Series # Season # Title Directed by: Written by: Original airdate 1 1 "Major Dad" Will Mackenzie Earl Pomerantz,
Richard C. OkieSeptember 17, 1989 Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines and Major John D. MacGillis sets out to prove her wrong, and soon the (romantic) sparks fly. 2 2 "Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five" Will Mackenzie Earl Pomerantz,
Richard C. OkieSeptember 18, 1989 The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve of him and they aren't too keen about it. 3 3 "Rescue Mission" Will Mackenzie Janet Leahy September 25, 1989 Buzz, an old pal, tries to persuade the Major to not marry Polly. 4 4 "Wedding" Will Mackenzie Earl Pomerantz,
Richard C. OkieOctober 2, 1989 An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day. 5 5 "Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live" Linda Day Lisa Albert October 9, 1989 The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules. 6 6 "Twinkle" Linda Day Jeffrey Stepakoff October 16, 1989 Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk. 7 7 "Jane Wayne Day" Linda Day Miriam Trogdon October 23, 1989 Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives. 8 8 "Robin's Awakening" Ellen Gittelsohn Earl Pomerantz,
Richard C. OkieNovember 6, 1989 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. 9 9 "Major Mom" Ellen Gittelsohn Richard C. Okie,
Peter TildenNovember 13, 1989 Polly goes to jail to protect a news source. 10 10 "Love Doctor" Ellen Gittelsohn Richard C. Okie,
Peter TildenNovember 20, 1989 While trying to decide his future plans, Sgt. James makes a decision that ends up hurting Elizabeth. When he hears of the consequences, he makes a better choice. 11 11 "See the Hill... Over the Hill" Ellen Gittelsohn Earl Pomerantz,
Richard C. OkieNovember 27, 1989 The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch. 12 12 "Boxer Rebellion" Ellen Gittelsohn Miriam Trogdon December 4, 1989 The Major and Polly disagree about the dress code at Elizabeth's school. The Major says change the school board, and Polly says change the rules and she helps Elizabeth protest. 13 13 "Discipline" Ellen Gittelsohn Jeffrey Stepakoff December 11, 1989 The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals. 14 14 "Lemon" Ellen Gittelsohn Deborah R. Baron January 2, 1990 Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird. 15 15 "That Connell Woman" Ellen Gittelsohn Lisa Albert January 8, 1990 An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major. 16 16 "Jr." Michael Lembeck Earl Pomerantz January 29, 1990 Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood. 17 17 "Major Coach" Michael Lembeck Richard C. Okie February 25, 1990 Hard feelings arise after Polly asks 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 artist. 18 18 "Camp MacGillis" Ellen Gittelsohn Janet Leahy February 19, 1990 The Major takes the family on a camping trip. 19 19 "Not with My Daughter You Don't" Ellen Gittelsohn Jeffrey Stepakoff,
Peter TildenFebruary 26, 1990 The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious. 20 20 "Officer of the Day" Ellen Gittelsohn Lisa Albert March 12, 1990 Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major. 21 21 "All Quiet on the Home Front (Part 1)" Ellen Gittelsohn Rick Hawkins April 2, 1990 The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission. 22 22 "All Quiet on the Home Front (Part 2)" Ellen Gittelsohn Janet Leahy April 9, 1990 The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job. 23 23 "See the Bridge" Michael Lembeck Peter Tilden April 30, 1990 After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger. 24 24 "Standing Tall" Michael Lembeck Earl Pomerantz May 7, 1990 Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully. 25 25 "Face the Music... and Dance (Part 1)" Michael Lembeck Jeffrey Stepakoff May 14, 1990 The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia. 26 26 "Face the Music... and Dance (Part 2)" Michael Lembeck Lisa Albert May 21, 1990 The Major decides to quit the Corps. Season 2 (1990-1991)
Series # Season # Title Directed by: Written by: Original airdate 27 1 "Safe at First Base" Michael Lembeck Earl Pomerantz,
Rick HawkinsSeptember 17, 1990 The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly. 28 2 "Welcome to Hollister" Michael Lembeck Jim Evering September 24, 1990 The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, of which General Craig puts the Major in charge. 29 3 "Get a Job" Michael Lembeck Barry Gold October 1, 1990 Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories. 30 4 "The Goat" Michael Lembeck Earl Pomerantz October 8, 1990 A news story mistakenly blames her baseball team's playoff loss on Robin. 31 5 "First Anniversary" Michael Lembeck Renee Phillips,
Carrie HornigblumOctober 15, 1990 Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary. 32 6 "Wetting Down" Michael Lembeck Miriam Trogdon October 22, 1990 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. 33 7 "Infant-ry" Michael Lembeck Peter Garcia,
Rick ParksOctober 29, 1990 Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine. 34 8 "Birthday Ball" Michael Lembeck Rick Hawkins November 5, 1990 The major needs a guest of honor for a base celebration of the Corps' 215th anniversary, and Vice President Dan Quayle (appearing as himself) responds to the invitation. It is also Elizabeth's 16th birthday, and she feels neglected. 35 9 "Wish You Were Here" Michael Lembeck Barry Gold November 12, 1990 The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii. 36 10 "Love on the Run" Michael Lembeck Janet Leahy November 19, 1990 Lt. Holowachuk gets a Dear John letter, so Polly and Mac fix him up with another girl, but things move faster than anyone expected. 37 11 "Operation Fun Run" Michael Lembeck Jim Evering November 26, 1990 A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through. 38 12 "Gift of the Major" Michael Lembeck Rick Hawkins December 19, 1990 Mac tries to encourage Casey's belief in Santa, but his efforts may fail when she accidentally donates her present to Toys for Tots. 39 13 "Flying Solo" Michael Lembeck Leslie Rieder January 7, 1991 Polly and the kids find the Major in a suspicious situation — and in need of some quick explaining. 40 14 "A Bird in the Hand" Michael Lembeck Renee Phillips,
Carrie HornigblumJanuary 14, 1991 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. 41 15 "Learning to Drive" Michael Lembeck Lisa Albert January 21, 1991 When Polly backs out of giving Elizabeth driving lessons, the Major steps in. However, during the lesson Elizabeth hits the General's antique MG. 42 16 "The Name is Over Here" Michael Lembeck Rick Hawkins February 4, 1991 The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home. 43 17 "Valentine's Day" Michael Lembeck Jim Evering February 11, 1991 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. 44 18 "Sins of the Father" Michael Lembeck Barry Gold February 18, 1991 When the girls find a Zorro watch in the garage, Mac is reminded of where the watch came from and tries to make amends for what he did to get it as a young boy. 45 19 "The Possible Dream" Michael Lembeck Mary Basanese February 25, 1991 The officers organize a Marine talent show; the general, whom no one thinks has talent, wants to perform and has to sing at the last minute. Robin runs for president of her student council. 46 20 "Private Affair" Michael Lembeck Renee Phillips,
Carrie HornigblumMarch 11, 1991 Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like. 47 21 "Polly's Choice" Michael Lembeck Miriam Trogdon March 18, 1991 Mac is worried when Polly is asked to collaborate on a photography book with her former wild and woolly boyfriend, Evan Charters. 48 22 "Silent Drill Team" Michael Lembeck Barry Gold April 8, 1991 All the Major dreams of is performing with the Silent Drill Platoon (appearing as themselves), but he is so out of practice his audition may be a nightmare for all involved. 49 23 "Elmo Come Home" Michael Lembeck Jim Evering April 29, 1991 Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it. 50 24 "Together" Michael Lembeck Rick Hawkins May 13, 1991 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. Season 3 (1991-1992)
Series # Season # Title Directed by: Written by: Original airdate 51 1 "The Shut Down" Michael Lembeck Rick Hawkins September 16, 1991 The Major is none too pleased when a report is received that the Defense Department wants to shut down Camp Hollister. 52 2 "Major Moonlighting" Michael Lembeck Jim Evering September 23, 1991 To earn some extra cash, Mac agrees to work at a service station as Holowachuk's assistant. 53 3 "Polly's Pen Pal" Michael Lembeck Neil Lebowitz September 30, 1991 Robin's message to a military pen pal gives the impression of marital problems between Polly and the Major. Apparently, she has sent a picture of Polly as herself. 54 4 "A Few Good Men" Michael Lembeck Lisa Albert October 7, 1991 The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen. 55 5 "Poker Night" Michael Lembeck Renee Phillips,
Carrie HornigblumOctober 14, 1991 General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale, so the gang decides to play poker, with unexpected results. 56 6 "Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky" Michael Lembeck Ron Lux October 21, 1991 A perky but secretly self-serving sergeant is superb as the new secretarial assistant. So good, in fact, that she upstages Gunny who is not pleased. 57 7 "Educating Casey" Michael Lembeck Barry Gold October 28, 1991 The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests. 58 8 "Lady in Waiting" Michael Lembeck Barry Gold November 4, 1991 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. 59 9 "General Unrest" Michael Lembeck Manny Basanese November 11, 1991 The General decides to move in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out. 60 10 "Steel Magnolia" Michael Lembeck Miriam Trogdon November 18, 1991 The Major tangles with activist Pookie Pond (played by Vicki Lawrence) over potential layoffs. When Polly meets her, however, she finds her to be a peach. 61 11 "On the Line" Michael Lembeck Rick Hawkins November 25, 1991 The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base. 62 12 "The Shell Game" Michael Lembeck Jim Evering December 9, 1991 A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle. 63 13 "Who's That Blonde?" Michael Lembeck Renee Phillips,
Carrie HornigblumDecember 16, 1991 Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space." 64 14 "We've Got Trouble" Michael Lembeck Lisa Albert January 6, 1992 Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool. 65 15 "Three's a Crowd" Michael Lembeck Renee Phillips,
Carrie HornigblumJanuary 13, 1992 Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major. 66 16 "Three Angry Marines" Michael Lembeck Barry Gold January 20, 1992 Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case. 67 17 "Close Encounters" Michael Lembeck Manny Basanese February 3, 1992 The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway. 68 18 "Base Desires" Michael Lembeck Dorothy Van February 24, 1992 The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year. 69 19 "When Gunny Talks" Michael Lembeck Barry Gold March 2, 1992 Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money. 70 20 "The 'L' Word" Michael Lembeck Renee Phillips,
Carrie HornigblumMarch 9, 1992 Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much. 71 21 "Sick Bay" Michael Lembeck Manny Basanese March 16, 1992 The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her. 72 22 "Charlotte's Web" Michael Lembeck Lisa Albert April 27, 1992 An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman. 73 23 "The Noisy Drill Team" Michael Lembeck Jim Evering May 4, 1992 General Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee. 74 24 "In the Brick of Time" Michael Lembeck Rick Hawkins May 11, 1992 Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing. Season 4 (1992-1993)
Series # Season # Title Directed by: Written by: Original airdate 75 1 "The People's Choice (Part 1)" Howard Storm Rick Hawkins September 25, 1992 The visit of the Major's father, Jake (played by Brian Keith), creates tension. 76 2 "The People's Choice (Part 2)" Howard Storm Jim Evering October 2, 1992 Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with Mac. 77 3 "Here's Looking at You, Pol" Michael Lembeck Barry Gold October 16, 1992 Just as Polly is running for mayor, revealing old photos of her hit the papers. 78 4 "Catered Affair" Mary Lou Belli Manny Basanese October 23, 1992 The Major must hire Elizabeth to cater a reception for a visiting general (Louis H. Wilson, Jr. as himself), which he is not too happy about. 79 5 "There's No Place Like Farlow" Skip Collector Chuck Bulot,
M.J. CodyOctober 30, 1992 Poor Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares, both on Halloween. 80 6 "The Election Show" Gerald McRaney Renee Phillips,
Carrie HonigblumNovember 6, 1992 The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor. 81 7 "Gunny's Veiled Threat" Howard Storm Liz Sage November 13, 1992 Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir. 82 8 "One for the Road" Michael Lembeck Renee Phillips November 20, 1992 Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; General Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them. 83 9 "Blue Tenant Holowachuk" Jim Evering Barry Gold December 4, 1992 Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord, who happens to be General Craig. 84 10 "Old Acquaintance" Skip Collector Sydney Blake December 18, 1992 A change in her college friends disturbs a concerned Polly. 85 11 "About Face" Jim Evering Neil Lebowitz January 8, 1993 Everyone jumps to conclusions about General Craig's activities. 86 12 "I'll Be Seeing You" Michael Lembeck Liz Sage January 15, 1993 Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked. 87 13 "Night School" Michael Lembeck Barry Gold January 22, 1993 General Craig and the Major go to night school. 88 14 "Piano Lesson" Michael Lembeck Rick Hawkins January 29, 1993 The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons alongside little kids. 89 15 "Come Rain or Come Shine" Michael Lembeck Albert DaSilva,
Kathryn DavisonFebruary 5, 1993 A corporate headhunter woos several Marines. 90 16 "Colonel of Truth" Michael Lembeck Jim Evering February 12, 1993 After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines, much to the chagrin of his family. 91 17 "From Russia with Like" Michael Lembeck Liz Sage February 19, 1993 The Major and a visiting Russian officer compete. 92 18 "The Spell of Grease Paint" Michael Lembeck Manny Basanese March 5, 1993 Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous, although he won't admit it. 93 19 "Gunny Gets Robbed" Michael Lembeck Renee Phillips,
Carrie HonigblumMarch 12, 1993 Gunny's apartment is robbed. 94 20 "Conduct Unbecoming" Michael Lembeck Carrie Honigblum,
Manny BasaneseApril 2, 1993 The Major suspects Robin's 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 General Craig wants to play — and no one wants to guard him because he is the general. 95 21 "General Disturbance" Michael Lembeck Liz Sage April 9, 1993 General Craig is transferred to the White House. 96 22 "Oops, a Daisy" Michael Lembeck Rick Hawkins,
Barry Gold,
Jim EveringApril 16, 1993 Polly and the Major get in an argument over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight? References
- List of Major Dad episodes at TV.com
- List of Major Dad episodes at the Internet Movie Database
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