1989
TV-PG
30m

Summary A hard-nosed, conservative Marine impulsively proposes to the liberal reporter doing a story on him and agrees to help her raise her three daughters. View more details

1989
TV-PG
30m

Major Dad

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Gerald McRaney Nicole Dubuc Shanna Reed Chelsea Hertford

All cast & crew

6.5

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Genres : Comedy Family

Release date : Sep 16, 1989

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : U.S. Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia, USA

Production companies : Universal Television S.B.B. Productions Spanish Trail Productions

Summary A hard-nosed, conservative Marine impulsively proposes to the liberal reporter doing a story on him and agrees to help her raise her three daughters. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Family

Release date : Sep 16, 1989

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : U.S. Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia, USA

Production companies : Universal Television S.B.B. Productions Spanish Trail Productions

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Nicole Dubuc, Chelsea Hertford, Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, and Marisa Ryan in Major Dad (1989)

Gerald McRaney and Shanna Reed in Major Dad (1989)

Gerald McRaney and Matt Mulhern in Major Dad (1989)

Jon Cypher and Gerald McRaney in Major Dad (1989)

Beverly Archer, Jon Cypher, Gerald McRaney, and Matt Mulhern in Major Dad (1989)

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Episode 1 • Sep 16, 1989

Pilot

After Major John MacGillis gives an interview to newspaper reporter Polly Cooper, the results are less than desired, so he tries again, only things go further than just a positive newspaper article.

Episode 2 • Sep 17, 1989

Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five

Polly lets her kids in on the decision on whether or not to marry McGillis. And it proves to be one of his toughest battles.

Episode 3 • Sep 24, 1989

Rescue Mission

An old friend of McGillis takes him out for a special night out before the wedding, but when McGillis shows up far later than expected, a wedge is put between him and Polly, making both question whether or not to marry.

Episode 4 • Oct 01, 1989

Wedding

McGillis and Polly try to get married through some setbacks, including an unknown base intruder.

Episode 5 • Oct 08, 1989

Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live

Newly weds, the Major and Polly find it difficult to find any time for themselves.

Episode 6 • Oct 15, 1989

Twinkle

After Elizabeth's date for a concert cancels, Elizabeth seeks somebody to go with her, and MacGillis asks Lt. Holowachuk to tag along with her. After the concert Elizabeth has developed a crush on Lt. Holowachuk, which Polly goes nuts over and must do something about.

Episode 7 • Oct 22, 1989

Jane Wayne Day

Polly is reluctantly initiated into the Marine wives club by joining a group of them for Jane Wayne Day -- a day each year where they get to experience a little what MArine training is like.

Episode 8 • Nov 05, 1989

Robin's Awakening

McGillis finally meets the man he's been playing chess with via mail for years -- a 12 year-old boy, and his inability to beat the kid drives him crazy. Robin has her first crush, on McGillis' young opponent.

Episode 9 • Nov 12, 1989

Major Mom

Polly refuses to give up her source on a news story of shady construction practices so the judge sentences her to a day in jail. McGillis must plan major and mom for the day.

Episode 10 • Nov 19, 1989

Love Doctor

Sgt. James's is run is up and MacGillis wants to convince him to re-enlist in the Marine Corps, but the lure of radio is drawing James away.

Episode 11 • Nov 26, 1989

See the Hill... Over the Hill

When MacGillis gets grounded during a new hand-to-hand training exercise, he realizes he needs to get into better shape.

Episode 12 • Dec 03, 1989

Boxer Rebellion

Elizabeth has been wearing boxer shorts to school and is told that it's not allowed. Eventually she decides to write a paper on the injustice of it. The school is considering sanctions against her, so they ask for a parent to come in for a meeting. When Polly is unavailable, the Major offers to go but Elizabeth is worried cause he doesn't support her.

Episode 13 • Dec 10, 1989

Discipline

Sgt. James gets in a bar fight and MacGillis must come up with a punishment. Casey wears MacGillis' father's Purple Heart out of the house without permission, and loses it. He wants to spank her, and Polly is against spanking.

Episode 14 • Jan 01, 1990

Lemon

The children's pet bird, Lemon, dies while they are gone and MacGillis trashes it. Accused of being insensitive, he and the family see a therapist. Lt. Holowachuk tries his best to be his best, in hopes of his possible promotion.

Episode 15 • Jan 07, 1990

That Connell Woman

Maggie, an old fling of MacGillis', now a Lieutenant Colonel in the Corps, shows up expecting to pick up where they left off, but is surprised to find out he's now married. Things don't get any better when Polly realizes Maggie still wants her husband.

Episode 16 • Jan 28, 1990

Jr.

Polly may be pregnant and MacGillis is excited and struttin' over it. Lt. Holowachuk brings a young family member to tour the Marine base.

Episode 17 • Feb 04, 1990

Major Coach

MacGillis coaches a group of ten year-old girls in Robin's basketball team to finally have a shot at winning a game. Robin's inability to take any of it seriously causes her and MacGillis to butt heads.

Episode 18 • Feb 18, 1990

Camp MacGillis

MacGillis wants to spend some more time with the family so they go camping. Things are far from what he hoped, but when the power goes out in the area, a chance for the bushmaster to experience something closer to real camping and bring them closer together, is had.

Episode 19 • Feb 25, 1990

Not with My Daughter You Don't

The son of an old friend of MacGillis' moves into town, Chip. Chip and Elizabeth quickly become involved, much to the displeasure of MacGillis.

Episode 20 • Mar 11, 1990

Officer of the Day

After Lt. Holowachuk learns MacGillis has never had a birthday or birthday party, he decides to rectify that.

Episode 21 • Apr 01, 1990

All Quiet on the Home Front: Part 1

A possible coup in a Central America country has MacGillis and troops on stand by the deploy, and things between him and the family become strained since he cannot reveal to anybody what's happening.

Episode 22 • Apr 08, 1990

All Quiet on the Home Front: Part 2

MacGillis is back from deploy and the family is being overly polite and walking on tip-toes for some reason.

Episode 23 • Apr 29, 1990

See the Bridge

Two weeks after returning from deploy, Lt. Holowachuk is still antsy for more action. MacGillis wants a big truck called a Mud Monster, after being told he's old.

Episode 24 • May 06, 1990

Standing Tall

A new kid in school has turned out to be a bully toward Casey, which she solves in a way that gets her in trouble. Lt. Holowashuk wants to go to Vegas for the weekend, but is so worried about what MacGillias wants, that he changes his mind to stay and pull non-ordered duty.

Episode 25 • May 13, 1990

Face the Music... and Dance: Part 1

Budget cuts force MacGillis to reassess his career in the Marines, when it comes down to either a promotion -- which means moving elsewhere -- or retiring. MacGillis and Elizabeth go to a father/daughter dance.

Episode 26 • May 20, 1990

Face the Music... and Dance: Part 2

MacGillis must find a new job after taking retirement instead of moving.

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