Major Dad
1989–1993
Seasons
Season 1
- E1 Major Dad Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
- E2 Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
- E3 Rescue Mission Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.
- E4 Wedding An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
- E5 Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
- E6 Twinkle Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
- E7 Jane Wayne Day Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
- E8 Robin's Awakening 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.
- E9 Major Mom Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
- E10 Love Doctor Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
- E11 See the Hill ... Over the Hill The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
- E12 Boxer Rebellion The Major and Polly disagree about the dress code at Elizabeth's school. The Major says change the schoolboard, and Polly says change the rules and she helps Elizabeth protest.
- E13 Discipline The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
- E14 Lemon Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
- E15 That Connell Woman An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
- E16 Jr. Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
- E17 Major Coach Hard feelings arise after Polly ask 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.
- E18 Camp MacGillis The Major takes th family on a camping trip.
- E19 Not with My Daughter You Don't The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
- E20 Officer of the Day Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
- E21 All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1 The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
- E22 All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2 The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
- E23 See the Bridge After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
- E24 Standing Tall Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
- E25 Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1 The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
- E26 Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2 The Major decides to quite the Corps.
Season 2
- E1 Safe at First Base The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.
- E2 Welcome to Hollister The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.
- E3 Get a Job Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.
- E4 The Goat A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.
- E5 First Anniversary Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.
- E6 Wetting Down 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.
- E7 Infant-ry Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
- E8 Birthday Ball The major needs a guest of honor for a base celebration of the Corps' 215th anniversary, and Vice President Quayle responds to the invitation. It is also Elizabeth's 16th birthday, and she feels neglected.
- E9 Wish You Were Here The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.
- E10 Love on the Run Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.
- E11 Operation Fun Run A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.
- E12 Gift of the Major Casey's much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.
- E13 Flying Solo The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.
- E14 A Bird in the Hand 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.
- E15 Learning to Drive During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.
- E16 The Name is Over Here The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.
- E17 Valentine's Day 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.
- E18 Sins of the Father The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.
- E19 The Possible Dream The officers organize a Marine talent show. The general, who no one thinks has talent, wants to perform and has to sing at the last minute; Robin runs for president of her student council.
- E20 Private Affair Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.
- E21 Polly's Choice Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.
- E22 Silent Drill Team The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.
- E23 Elmo Come Home Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.
- E24 Together 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
- E1 The Shut Down Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
- E2 Major Moonlighting The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
- E3 Polly's Pen Pal Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
- E4 A Few Good Men The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
- E5 Poker Night General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
- E6 Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
- E7 Educating Casey The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.
- E8 Lady in Waiting 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.
- E9 General Unrest The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
- E10 Steel Magnolia A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
- E11 On the Line The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
- E12 The Shell Game A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
- E13 Who's That Blonde ? Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
- E14 We've Got Trouble Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
- E15 Three's a Crowd Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
- E16 Three Angry Marines Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
- E17 Close Encounters The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
- E18 Base Desires The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
- E19 When Gunny Talks Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
- E20 The L Word Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
- E21 Sick Bay The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
- E22 Charlotte's Web An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
- E23 The Noisy Drill Team Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
- E24 In the Brick of Time Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.
Season 4
- E1 The People's Choice, pt. 1 The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.
- E2 The People's Choice, pt. 2 Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.
- E3 Here's Looking at You, Pol Revealing old photos of mayoral candidate Polly hit the papers.
- E4 Catered Affair The Major must hire Elizabeth to cater a reception for a visiting general.
- E5 There's No Place Like Farlow Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.
- E6 The Election Show The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.
- E7 Gunny's Veiled Threat Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.
- E8 One for the Road Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.
- E9 Blue Tenant Holowachuk Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord: Gen. Craig.
- E10 Old Acquaintance A change in her college friends disturbs Polly.
- E11 About Face Everyone jumps to conclusions about Gen. Craig's activities.
- E12 I'll Be Seeing You Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.
- E13 Night School Gen. Craig and the Major go to night school.
- E14 Piano Lesson The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.
- E15 Come Rain or Come Shine A corporate headhunter woos several marines.
- E16 Colonel of Truth After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines.
- E17 From Russia with Like The major and a visiting Russian officer compete.
- E18 The Spell of Grease Paint Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous.
- E19 Gunny Gets Robbed Gunny's apartment is robbed.
- E20 Conduct Unbecoming 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.
- E21 General Disturbance General Craig is transferred to the White House.
- E22 Oops, a Daisy Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?
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