List of Major Dad episodes

This is a list of episodes for the television series Major Dad.

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedRankRating
First airedLast aired
126September 17, 1989 (1989-09-17)May 21, 1990 (1990-05-21)39 [1]13.2 [2]
224September 17, 1990 (1990-09-17)May 13, 1991 (1991-05-13)2114.9
(Tied with In the Heat of the Night)
324September 16, 1991 (1991-09-16)May 11, 1992 (1992-05-11)916.8
422September 25, 1992 (1992-09-25)May 17, 1993 (1993-05-17)69 [3]9.8 [4]

Episodes

Season 1 (1989–90)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Major Dad"Will MackenzieRichard C. Okie,
Earl Pomerantz
September 17, 1989 (1989-09-17)
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.
22"Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five"Will MackenzieRichard C. Okie,
Earl Pomerantz
September 18, 1989 (1989-09-18)
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve of him and they aren't too keen about it.
33"Rescue Mission"Will MackenzieJanet LeahySeptember 25, 1989 (1989-09-25)
Buzz, an old pal (Dann Florek), tries to persuade the Major to not marry Polly.
44"Wedding"Will MackenzieRichard C. Okie,
Earl Pomerantz
October 2, 1989 (1989-10-02)
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
55"Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live"Linda DayLisa AlbertOctober 9, 1989 (1989-10-09)
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
66"Twinkle"Linda DayJeffrey StepakoffOctober 16, 1989 (1989-10-16)
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
77"Jane Wayne Day"Linda DayMiriam TrogdonOctober 23, 1989 (1989-10-23)
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
88"Robin's Awakening"Ellen GittelsohnRichard C. Okie,
Earl Pomerantz
November 6, 1989 (1989-11-06)
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.
99"Major Mom"Ellen GittelsohnRichard C. Okie,
Peter Tilden
November 13, 1989 (1989-11-13)
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
1010"Love Doctor"Ellen GittelsohnRichard C. Okie,
Peter Tilden
November 20, 1989 (1989-11-20)
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.
1111"See the Hill... Over the Hill"Ellen GittelsohnRichard C. Okie,
Earl Pomerantz
November 27, 1989 (1989-11-27)
The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
1212"Boxer Rebellion"Ellen GittelsohnMiriam TrogdonDecember 4, 1989 (1989-12-04)
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.
1313"Discipline"Ellen GittelsohnJeffrey StepakoffDecember 11, 1989 (1989-12-11)
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
1414"Lemon"Ellen GittelsohnDeborah R. BaronJanuary 1, 1990 (1990-01-01)
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
1515"That Connell Woman"Ellen GittelsohnLisa AlbertJanuary 8, 1990 (1990-01-08)
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel (Randee Heller) has romantic designs on the Major.
1616"Jr."Michael LembeckEarl PomerantzJanuary 29, 1990 (1990-01-29)
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
1717"Major Coach"Michael LembeckRichard C. OkieFebruary 5, 1990 (1990-02-05)
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.
1818"Camp MacGillis"Ellen GittelsohnJanet LeahyFebruary 19, 1990 (1990-02-19)
The Major takes the family on a camping trip.
1919"Not with My Daughter You Don't"Ellen GittelsohnT: Peter Tilden;
S/T: Jeffrey Stepakoff
February 26, 1990 (1990-02-26)
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
2020"Officer of the Day"Ellen GittelsohnLisa AlbertMarch 12, 1990 (1990-03-12)
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
2121"All Quiet on the Home Front: Part 1"Ellen GittelsohnRick HawkinsApril 2, 1990 (1990-04-02)
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission. (The crisis in the fictional country of "Costa Negra" closely mirrors the U.S. Invasion of Panama, Operation Just Cause, which had successfully concluded in January 1990 only three months before this two-part episode aired.)
2222"All Quiet on the Home Front: Part 2"Ellen GittelsohnJanet LeahyApril 9, 1990 (1990-04-09)
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job. (The battle in which Maj. MacGillis and Lt. Holowachuk participate in "Costa Negra" closely mirrors Operation Just Cause in Panama, which had successfully concluded in January 1990 only three months before this two-part episode aired.)
2323"See the Bridge"Michael LembeckPeter TildenApril 30, 1990 (1990-04-30)
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
2424"Standing Tall"Michael LembeckEarl PomerantzMay 7, 1990 (1990-05-07)
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
2525"Face the Music... and Dance: Part 1"Michael LembeckJeffrey StepakoffMay 14, 1990 (1990-05-14)
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
2626"Face the Music... and Dance: Part 2"Michael LembeckLisa AlbertMay 21, 1990 (1990-05-21)
The Major decides to quit the Corps.

Season 2 (1990–91)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
271"Safe at First Base"Michael LembeckRick Hawkins & Earl PomerantzSeptember 17, 1990 (1990-09-17)66501
The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.
282"Welcome to Hollister"Michael LembeckJim EveringSeptember 24, 1990 (1990-09-24)66502
The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, of which General Craig puts the Major in charge.
293"Get a Job"Michael LembeckBarry GoldOctober 1, 1990 (1990-10-01)66503
Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.
304"The Goat"Michael LembeckEarl PomerantzOctober 8, 1990 (1990-10-08)66504
A news story mistakenly blames her baseball team's playoff loss on Robin.
315"First Anniversary"Michael LembeckCarrie Honigblum & Renee PhillipsOctober 15, 1990 (1990-10-15)66505
Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.
326"Wetting Down"Michael LembeckMiriam TrogdonOctober 22, 1990 (1990-10-22)66507
2nd Lt. Howlachuk gets promoted. To everyone's surprise, he says he does not want booze at his wetting-down. The Major wonders why Howlachuk is being uptight about a long drinking tradition, but when Howlachuk reveals he baled a cat while driving the tractor drunk, the Major agrees to a good solution.
337"Infant-ry"Michael LembeckPeter Garcia & Rick ParksOctober 29, 1990 (1990-10-29)66511
Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
348"Birthday Ball"Michael LembeckRick HawkinsNovember 5, 1990 (1990-11-05)66508
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. However, November 10th is also Elizabeth's 16th birthday, and she feels neglected.
359"Wish You Were Here"Michael LembeckBarry GoldNovember 12, 1990 (1990-11-12)66509
The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.
3610"Love on the Run"Michael LembeckJanet LeahyNovember 19, 1990 (1990-11-19)66512
Lt. Holowachuk gets a Dear John letter, so Polly and Mac fix him up with another girl, but things move faster than anyone expected.
3711"Operation Fun Run"Michael LembeckJim EveringNovember 26, 1990 (1990-11-26)66510
A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.
3812"Gift of the Major"Michael LembeckRick HawkinsDecember 19, 1990 (1990-12-19)66514
Mac tries to encourage Casey's belief in Santa, which is no small task as she asked for a hard-to-find toy. By chance the Major obtains it, but it gets mistaken as a donation to Toys for Tots. Casey's faith in Santa comes through in a way not even Polly or the Major can understand.
3913"Flying Solo"Michael LembeckLeslie RiederJanuary 7, 1991 (1991-01-07)66515
Polly and the kids find the Major in a suspicious situation — and in need of some quick explaining.
4014"A Bird in the Hand"Michael LembeckCarrie Honigblum & Renee PhillipsJanuary 14, 1991 (1991-01-14)66513
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.
4115"Learning to Drive"Michael LembeckLisa AlbertJanuary 21, 1991 (1991-01-21)66517
When Polly backs out of giving Elizabeth driving lessons, the Major steps in. Right after getting her license, Elizabeth hits the General's antique MG.
4216"The Name is Over Here"Michael LembeckRick HawkinsFebruary 4, 1991 (1991-02-04)66521
The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.
4317"Valentine's Day"Michael LembeckJim EveringFebruary 11, 1991 (1991-02-11)66520
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.
4418"Sins of the Father"Michael LembeckBarry GoldFebruary 18, 1991 (1991-02-18)66518
When cleaning the garage a Zorro watch is found, Mac tells the girls that he was a little boy he wanted that watch but could not afford it, so he stole it. The Major asks Polly what could be done to atone for it and show the girls that shoplifting is wrong.
4519"The Possible Dream"Michael LembeckMary BasaneseFebruary 25, 1991 (1991-02-25)66516
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.
4620"Private Affair"Michael LembeckCarrie Honigblum & Renee PhillipsMarch 11, 1991 (1991-03-11)66522
Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.
4721"Polly's Choice"Michael LembeckMiriam TrogdonMarch 18, 1991 (1991-03-18)66519
Mac is worried when Polly is asked to collaborate on a photography book with her former wild and woolly boyfriend, Evan Charters (Jameson Parker).
4822"Silent Drill Team"Michael LembeckBarry GoldApril 8, 1991 (1991-04-08)66523
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.
4923"Elmo Come Home"Michael LembeckJim EveringApril 29, 1991 (1991-04-29)66524
Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.
5024"Together"Michael LembeckRick HawkinsMay 13, 1991 (1991-05-13)66525
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 (1991–92)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
511"The Shut Down"Michael LembeckRick HawkinsSeptember 16, 1991 (1991-09-16)
The Major is none too pleased when a report is received that the Defense Department wants to shut down Camp Hollister.
522"Major Moonlighting"Michael LembeckJim EveringSeptember 23, 1991 (1991-09-23)
To earn some extra cash, Mac gets a job at a service station owned by the Howlachuck family. His new boss: Lt. Howlachuck.
533"Polly's Pen Pal"Michael LembeckNeil LebowitzSeptember 30, 1991 (1991-09-30)
When a sailor whom Robin has been writing to as part of a military pen pal program comes seeking a serious relationship, Polly and the Major try to get to the bottom of it. Apparently, Robin has been lovesick and writing romantic letters to the Navy man, whilst including a picture of Polly as herself.
544"A Few Good Men"Michael LembeckLisa AlbertOctober 7, 1991 (1991-10-07)
The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
555"Poker Night"Michael LembeckRenee Phillips,
Carrie Hornigblum
October 14, 1991 (1991-10-14)
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.
566"Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky"Michael LembeckRon LuxOctober 21, 1991 (1991-10-21)
A perky but secretly self-serving sergeant (Lorna Patterson) is superb as the new secretarial assistant. So good, in fact, that she upstages Gunny who is not pleased.
577"Educating Casey"Michael LembeckBarry GoldOctober 28, 1991 (1991-10-28)
The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.
588"Lady in Waiting"Michael LembeckBarry GoldNovember 4, 1991 (1991-11-04)
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.
599"General Unrest"Michael LembeckManny BasaneseNovember 11, 1991 (1991-11-11)
The General decides to move in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
6010"Steel Magnolia"Michael LembeckMiriam TrogdonNovember 18, 1991 (1991-11-18)
The Major tangles with activist Pookie Pond (Vicki Lawrence) over potential layoffs. When Polly meets her, however, she finds her to be a peach.
6111"On the Line"Michael LembeckRick HawkinsNovember 25, 1991 (1991-11-25)
The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
6212"The Shell Game"Michael LembeckJim EveringDecember 9, 1991 (1991-12-09)
A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
6313"Who's That Blonde?"Michael LembeckRenee Phillips,
Carrie Hornigblum
December 16, 1991 (1991-12-16)
Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
6414"We've Got Trouble"Michael LembeckLisa AlbertJanuary 6, 1992 (1992-01-06)
Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
6515"Three's a Crowd"Michael LembeckRenee Phillips,
Carrie Hornigblum
January 13, 1992 (1992-01-13)
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
6616"Three Angry Marines"Michael LembeckBarry GoldJanuary 20, 1992 (1992-01-20)
Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case. Meanwhile, General Craig is having difficulty with his temporary secretary.
6717"Close Encounters"Michael LembeckManny BasaneseFebruary 3, 1992 (1992-02-03)
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
6818"Base Desires"Michael LembeckDorothy VanFebruary 24, 1992 (1992-02-24)
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
6919"When Gunny Talks"Michael LembeckBarry GoldMarch 2, 1992 (1992-03-02)
Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
7020"The 'L' Word"Michael LembeckRenee Phillips,
Carrie Hornigblum
March 9, 1992 (1992-03-09)
Elizabeth falls for her tutor (Eric Close); Gunny's beau says too much.
7121"Sick Bay"Michael LembeckManny BasaneseMarch 16, 1992 (1992-03-16)
The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
7222"Charlotte's Web"Michael LembeckLisa AlbertApril 27, 1992 (1992-04-27)
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
7323"The Noisy Drill Team"Michael LembeckJim EveringMay 4, 1992 (1992-05-04)
General Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
7424"In the Brick of Time"Michael LembeckRick HawkinsMay 11, 1992 (1992-05-11)
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.

Season 4 (1992–93)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
751"The People's Choice: Part 1"Howard StormRick HawkinsSeptember 25, 1992 (1992-09-25)68601
The visit of the Major's father, Jake (Brian Keith), creates tension.
762"The People's Choice: Part 2"Howard StormJim EveringOctober 2, 1992 (1992-10-02)68602
Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with Mac.
773"Here's Looking at You, Pol"Michael LembeckBarry GoldOctober 16, 1992 (1992-10-16)68604
Just as Polly is running for mayor, revealing old photos of her hit the papers.
784"Catered Affair"Mary Lou BelliManny BasaneseOctober 23, 1992 (1992-10-23)68603
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.
795"There's No Place Like Farlow"Skip CollectorM.J. Cody & Chuck BulotOctober 30, 1992 (1992-10-30)68605
The effects of too much Halloween have gotten to Casey where she has nightmares that her sisters have zombified, then sees Lt. Howlachuck as Frankenstein's monster, Gunny as the Wicked Witch of the West and General Craig as the Phantom of the Opera. She is told it is not real by Mac, only to have him become a werewolf! Casey then wakes up with her family by her bed, realizing she only hallucinated from a bad fever.
806"The Election Show"Gerald McRaneyCarrie Honigblum & Renee PhillipsNovember 6, 1992 (1992-11-06)68608
The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.
817"Gunny's Veiled Threat"Howard StormLiz SageNovember 13, 1992 (1992-11-13)68610
Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.
828"One for the Road"Michael LembeckCarrie Honigblum & Renee PhillipsNovember 20, 1992 (1992-11-20)68607
Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; General Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.
839"Blue Tenant Holowachuk"Jim EveringBarry GoldDecember 4, 1992 (1992-12-04)68609
Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord, who happens to be General Craig.
8410"Old Acquaintance"Skip CollectorSydney BlakeDecember 18, 1992 (1992-12-18)68612
A change in her college friends disturbs a concerned Polly.
8511"About Face"Jim EveringNeil LebowitzJanuary 8, 1993 (1993-01-08)68611
Everyone jumps to conclusions about General Craig's activities.
8612"I'll Be Seeing You"Michael LembeckLiz SageJanuary 15, 1993 (1993-01-15)68615
Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.
8713"Night School"Michael LembeckBarry GoldJanuary 22, 1993 (1993-01-22)68614
In order to sharpen their service records, General Craig and the Major go to night school, where they are enrolled in a business course. As part of a project, the Major must "invent" something then pitch it, but his invention is stolen by the General. When Casey thinks of an idea for her troll doll, the Major pitches that, giving credit to Casey.
8814"Piano Lesson"Michael LembeckRick HawkinsJanuary 29, 1993 (1993-01-29)68613
The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons alongside little kids.
8915"Come Rain or Come Shine"Michael LembeckAlbert DaSilva & Kathryn DavisonFebruary 5, 1993 (1993-02-05)68606
A corporate headhunter Mitch Hewitt (Gregory Itzin) woos several Marines.
9016"Colonel of Truth"Michael LembeckJim EveringFebruary 12, 1993 (1993-02-12)68619
After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines, much to the chagrin of his family. Meanwhile, Brigadier General Craig is promoted to Major General. He wears the two star rank the remainder of the series.
9117"From Russia with Like"Michael LembeckLiz SageFebruary 19, 1993 (1993-02-19)68620
The Major and a visiting Russian officer (Yakoff Smirnoff) compete. Complications arise when his son (who is visiting with him) and Elizabeth develop a mutual attraction to each other.
9218"The Spell of Grease Paint"Michael LembeckManny BasaneseMarch 5, 1993 (1993-03-05)68618
Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous, although he won't admit it.
9319"Gunny Gets Robbed"Michael LembeckCarrie Honigblum & Renee PhillipsMarch 12, 1993 (1993-03-12)68616
Gunny's apartment is robbed. She seems matter-of-fact about it, but when she overreacts to someone not returning her pen, the Major sits her down to explain it is understandable to be upset about unfortunate events.
9420"Conduct Unbecoming"Michael LembeckManny Basanese & Carrie HonigblumApril 2, 1993 (1993-04-02)68621

Robin's new boyfriend is the son of another Marine officer. However, when the boy gets cut and Mac offers to dress the gash, he sees strange marks which lend evidence of abuse. The Major sees the boy's mother acts like a Stepford wife, so he asks Polly's help in getting her to open up. In a subplot, 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.

NOTE: Gerald McRaney and Nicole Dubuc, out-of-character, tell families about the rough nature of the episode in getting younger viewers to understand.
9521"General Disturbance"Michael LembeckLiz SageApril 9, 1993 (1993-04-09)68617

General Craig and Lt. Holowachuck are transferred to the White House. The new general is a stern disciplinarian whose aide behaves sycophantically. The new base commander has no tolerance for the Major's easygoing style of leadership, and creates extra work for Gunny with such minute details as ordering she dispose of colored thumbtacks. The Major and Gunny realize it was a good environment under General Craig and would give anything to work with him again.

NOTE: This was the last episode shot, but debuted out of order as the penultimate. As such, it is considered the series finale.
9622"Oops, a Daisy"Michael LembeckJim Evering & Rick Hawkins & Barry GoldApril 16, 1993 (1993-04-16)68622
Casey has her 10th birthday and the Major gives her a Daisy rifle that he once owned as a little boy. This angers Polly, who does not want him teaching their daughters about shooting, whereas the Major protests he is passing on something he enjoyed.

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