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Major Dad

Summary Major Dad follows the story of the single, dedicated marine Major John D. MacGillis, whose life completely changed when he met, fell in love with, and married reporter Polly Cooper who had come to interview him for an article critical of the marines. They were opposites: he was orderly, she was not, he was conservative, she was liberal, ...

Directed By: Ellen Gittelsohn

Written By: John G. Stephens, Richard C. Okie, Earl Pomerantz, Lisa Albert

  • TV-PG
  • CBS
  • Jan 8, 1990
  • TV-PG
  • CBS
  • Jan 8, 1990
Major Dad
S1 • Episode 15
That Connell Woman
Air Date: Jan 8, 1990
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Summary Major Dad follows the story of the single, dedicated marine Major John D. MacGillis, whose life completely changed when he met, fell in love with, and married reporter Polly Cooper who had come to interview him for an article critical of the marines. They were opposites: he was orderly, she was not, he was conservative, she was liberal, ...

Created By: Richard C. Okie, John G. Stephens

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 17, 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 18, 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 25, 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 2, 1989
Wedding
McGillis and Polly try to get married through some setbacks, including an unknown base intruder.
Episode 5 • Oct 9, 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 16, 1989
Twinkle
Episode 7 • Oct 23, 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 6, 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 13, 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 20, 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 27, 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 4, 1989
Boxer Rebellion
Episode 13 • Dec 11, 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 2, 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 8, 1990
That Connell Woman
Episode 16 • Jan 29, 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 5, 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 19, 1990
Camp MacGillis
Episode 19 • Feb 26, 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 12, 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 2, 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 9, 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 30, 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 7, 1990
Standing Tall
Episode 25 • May 14, 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 21, 1990 • 30 m
Face the Music... and Dance: Part 2
MacGillis must find a new job after taking retirement instead of moving.

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