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.
Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?
General Craig is transferred to the White House.
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 Gen. Craig wants to play--and no one wants to guard him because he is the general.
Gunny's apartment is robbed.
Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous.
The major and a visiting Russian officer compete.
After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines.
A corporate headhunter woos several marines.
The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.
Gen. Craig and the Major go to night school.
Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.
Everyone jumps to conclusions about Gen. Craig's activities.
A change in her college friends disturbs Polly.
Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord: Gen. Craig.
Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.
Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.
The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.
Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.
The Major must hire Elizabeth to cater a reception for a visiting general.
Revealing old photos of mayoral candidate Polly hit the papers.
Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.
The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.
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.
as Major John D. MacGillis
as Pollyanna Esther Cooper MacGillis
