Major Dad

1. Major Dad

Sep 17, 1989 · 24 min

Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.

2. Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five

Sep 18, 1989 · 24 min

The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.

3. Rescue Mission

Sep 25, 1989 · 24 min

Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.

4. Wedding

Oct 2, 1989 · 24 min

An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.

5. Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live

Oct 8, 1989 · 24 min

The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.

6. Twinkle

Oct 16, 1989 · 24 min

Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.

7. Jane Wayne Day

Oct 23, 1989 · 24 min

Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.

8. Robin's Awakening

Nov 6, 1989 · 24 min

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.

9. Major Mom

Nov 13, 1989 · 24 min

Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.

10. Love Doctor

Nov 20, 1989 · 24 min

Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.

11. See the Hill ... Over the Hill

Nov 27, 1989 · 24 min

The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.

12. Boxer Rebellion

Dec 4, 1989 · 24 min

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.

13. Discipline

Dec 11, 1989 · 24 min

The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.

14. Lemon

Jan 1, 1990 · 24 min

Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.

15. That Connell Woman

Jan 8, 1990 · 24 min

An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.

16. Jr.

Jan 29, 1990 · 24 min

Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.

17. Major Coach

Feb 5, 1990 · 24 min

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.

18. Camp MacGillis

Feb 19, 1990 · 24 min

The Major takes th family on a camping trip.

19. Not with My Daughter You Don't

Feb 26, 1990 · 24 min

The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.

20. Officer of the Day

Mar 12, 1990 · 24 min

Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.

21. All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1

Apr 2, 1990 · 24 min

The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission

22. All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2

Apr 9, 1990 · 24 min

The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.

23. See the Bridge

Apr 30, 1990 · 24 min

After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.

24. Standing Tall

May 7, 1990 · 24 min

Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.

25. Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1

May 14, 1990 · 24 min

The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.

26. Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2

May 21, 1990 · 24 min

The Major decides to quite the Corps.

1. Safe at First Base

Sep 17, 1990 · 24 min

The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.

2. Welcome to Hollister

Sep 24, 1990 · 24 min

The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.

3. Get a Job

Oct 1, 1990 · 24 min

Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.

4. The Goat

Oct 8, 1990 · 24 min

A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.

5. First Anniversary

Oct 15, 1990 · 24 min

Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.

6. Wetting Down

Oct 22, 1990 · 24 min

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.

7. Infant-ry

Oct 29, 1990 · 24 min

Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.

8. Birthday Ball

Nov 5, 1990 · 24 min

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.

9. Wish You Were Here

Nov 12, 1990 · 24 min

The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.

10. Love on the Run

Nov 19, 1990 · 24 min

Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.

11. Operation Fun Run

Nov 26, 1990 · 24 min

A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.

12. Gift of the Major

Dec 19, 1990 · 24 min

Casey's much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.

13. Flying Solo

Jan 7, 1991 · 24 min

The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.

14. A Bird in the Hand

Jan 14, 1991 · 24 min

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.

15. Learning to Drive

Jan 21, 1991 · 24 min

During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.

16. The Name is Over Here

Feb 4, 1991 · 24 min

The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.

17. Valentine's Day

Feb 11, 1991 · 24 min

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.

18. Sins of the Father

Feb 18, 1991 · 24 min

The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.

19. The Possible Dream

Feb 25, 1991 · 24 min

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.

20. Private Affair

Mar 11, 1991 · 24 min

Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.

21. Polly's Choice

Mar 18, 1991 · 24 min

Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.

22. Silent Drill Team

Apr 8, 1991 · 24 min

The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.

23. Elmo Come Home

Apr 29, 1991 · 24 min

Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.

24. Together

May 13, 1991 · 24 min

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.

1. The Shut Down

Sep 16, 1991 · 23 min

Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.

2. Major Moonlighting

Sep 23, 1991 · 23 min

The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.

3. Polly's Pen Pal

Sep 30, 1991 · 23 min

Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.

4. A Few Good Men

Oct 7, 1991 · 23 min

The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.

5. Poker Night

Oct 14, 1991 · 23 min

General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.

6. Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky

Oct 21, 1991 · 23 min

Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.

7. Educating Casey

Oct 28, 1991 · 23 min

The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.

8. Lady in Waiting

Nov 4, 1991 · 23 min

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.

9. General Unrest

Nov 11, 1991 · 23 min

The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.

10. Steel Magnolia

Nov 18, 1991 · 23 min

A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.

11. On the Line

Nov 25, 1991 · 23 min

The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.

12. The Shell Game

Dec 9, 1991 · 23 min

A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.

13. Who's That Blonde ?

Dec 16, 1991 · 23 min

Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."

14. We've Got Trouble

Jan 6, 1992 · 23 min

Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.

15. Three's a Crowd

Jan 13, 1992 · 23 min

Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.

16. Three Angry Marines

Jan 20, 1992 · 23 min

Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.

17. Close Encounters

Feb 3, 1992 · 23 min

The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.

18. Base Desires

Feb 24, 1992 · 23 min

The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.

19. When Gunny Talks

Mar 2, 1992 · 23 min

Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.

20. The L Word

Mar 9, 1992 · 23 min

Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.

21. Sick Bay

Mar 16, 1992 · 23 min

The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.

22. Charlotte's Web

Apr 27, 1992 · 23 min

An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.

23. The Noisy Drill Team

May 4, 1992 · 23 min

Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.

24. In the Brick of Time

May 11, 1992 · 23 min

Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.

22. Oops, a Daisy

Apr 16, 1993 · 23 min

Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?