List of Major Dad episodes

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

Episode list

• Series # = Overall episode number.
• Season # = Episode number within the season.

Season 1 (1989/90)

Series #	Season #	Title	Directed by:	Written by:	Original airdate
1	1	"Major Dad"	Will Mackenzie	Earl Pomerantz, Richard C. Okie	September 17, 1989
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.
2	2	"Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five"	Will Mackenzie	Earl Pomerantz, Richard C. Okie	September 18, 1989
The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve of him and they aren't too keen about it.
3	3	"Rescue Mission"	Will Mackenzie	Janet Leahy	September 25, 1989
Buzz, an old pal, tries to persuade the Major to not marry Polly.
4	4	"Wedding"	Will Mackenzie	Earl Pomerantz, Richard C. Okie	October 2, 1989
An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
5	5	"Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live"	Linda Day	Lisa Albert	October 9, 1989
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
6	6	"Twinkle"	Linda Day	Jeffrey Stepakoff	October 16, 1989
Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.
7	7	"Jane Wayne Day"	Linda Day	Miriam Trogdon	October 23, 1989
Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
8	8	"Robin's Awakening"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Earl Pomerantz, Richard C. Okie	November 6, 1989
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	9	"Major Mom"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Richard C. Okie, Peter Tilden	November 13, 1989
Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.
10	10	"Love Doctor"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Richard C. Okie, Peter Tilden	November 20, 1989
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.
11	11	"See the Hill... Over the Hill"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Earl Pomerantz, Richard C. Okie	November 27, 1989
The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
12	12	"Boxer Rebellion"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Miriam Trogdon	December 4, 1989
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.
13	13	"Discipline"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Jeffrey Stepakoff	December 11, 1989
The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.
14	14	"Lemon"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Deborah R. Baron	January 1, 1990
Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.
15	15	"That Connell Woman"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Lisa Albert	January 8, 1990
An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.
16	16	"Jr."	Michael Lembeck	Earl Pomerantz	January 29, 1990
Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
17	17	"Major Coach"	Michael Lembeck	Richard C. Okie	February 5, 1990
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.
18	18	"Camp MacGillis"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Janet Leahy	February 19, 1990
The Major takes the family on a camping trip.
19	19	"Not with My Daughter You Don't"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Jeffrey Stepakoff, Peter Tilden	February 26, 1990
The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
20	20	"Officer of the Day"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Lisa Albert	March 12, 1990
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
21	21	"All Quiet on the Home Front (Part 1)"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Rick Hawkins	April 2, 1990
The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission.
22	22	"All Quiet on the Home Front (Part 2)"	Ellen Gittelsohn	Janet Leahy	April 9, 1990
The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
23	23	"See the Bridge"	Michael Lembeck	Peter Tilden	April 30, 1990
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
24	24	"Standing Tall"	Michael Lembeck	Earl Pomerantz	May 7, 1990
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
25	25	"Face the Music... and Dance (Part 1)"	Michael Lembeck	Jeffrey Stepakoff	May 14, 1990
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
26	26	"Face the Music... and Dance (Part 2)"	Michael Lembeck	Lisa Albert	May 21, 1990
The Major decides to quit the Corps.

Season 2 (1990/91)

Series #	Season #	Title	Directed by:	Written by:	Original airdate
27	1	"Safe at First Base"	Michael Lembeck	Earl Pomerantz, Rick Hawkins	September 17, 1990
The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.
28	2	"Welcome to Hollister"	Michael Lembeck	Jim Evering	September 24, 1990
The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, of which General Craig puts the Major in charge.
29	3	"Get a Job"	Michael Lembeck	Barry Gold	October 1, 1990
Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.
30	4	"The Goat"	Michael Lembeck	Earl Pomerantz	October 8, 1990
A news story mistakenly blames her baseball team's playoff loss on Robin.
31	5	"First Anniversary"	Michael Lembeck	Renee Phillips, Carrie Hornigblum	October 15, 1990
Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.
32	6	"Wetting Down"	Michael Lembeck	Miriam Trogdon	October 22, 1990
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.
33	7	"Infant-ry"	Michael Lembeck	Peter Garcia, Rick Parks	October 29, 1990
Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
34	8	"Birthday Ball"	Michael Lembeck	Rick Hawkins	November 5, 1990
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.
35	9	"Wish You Were Here"	Michael Lembeck	Barry Gold	November 12, 1990
The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.
36	10	"Love on the Run"	Michael Lembeck	Janet Leahy	November 19, 1990
Lt. Holowachuk gets a Dear John letter, so Polly and Mac fix him up with another girl, but things move faster than anyone expected.
37	11	"Operation Fun Run"	Michael Lembeck	Jim Evering	November 26, 1990
A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.
38	12	"Gift of the Major"	Michael Lembeck	Rick Hawkins	December 19, 1990
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 Casey's belief in Santa may be ruined when her gift was mistaken as a donation to Toys for Tots.
39	13	"Flying Solo"	Michael Lembeck	Leslie Rieder	January 7, 1991
Polly and the kids find the Major in a suspicious situation — and in need of some quick explaining.
40	14	"A Bird in the Hand"	Michael Lembeck	Renee Phillips, Carrie Hornigblum	January 14, 1991
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.
41	15	"Learning to Drive"	Michael Lembeck	Lisa Albert	January 21, 1991
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.
42	16	"The Name is Over Here"	Michael Lembeck	Rick Hawkins	February 4, 1991
The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.
43	17	"Valentine's Day"	Michael Lembeck	Jim Evering	February 11, 1991
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.
44	18	"Sins of the Father"	Michael Lembeck	Barry Gold	February 18, 1991
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.
45	19	"The Possible Dream"	Michael Lembeck	Mary Basanese	February 25, 1991
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.
46	20	"Private Affair"	Michael Lembeck	Renee Phillips, Carrie Hornigblum	March 11, 1991
Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.
47	21	"Polly's Choice"	Michael Lembeck	Miriam Trogdon	March 18, 1991
Mac is worried when Polly is asked to collaborate on a photography book with her former wild and woolly boyfriend, Evan Charters.
48	22	"Silent Drill Team"	Michael Lembeck	Barry Gold	April 8, 1991
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.
49	23	"Elmo Come Home"	Michael Lembeck	Jim Evering	April 29, 1991
Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.
50	24	"Together"	Michael Lembeck	Rick Hawkins	May 13, 1991
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)

Series #	Season #	Title	Directed by:	Written by:	Original airdate
51	1	"The Shut Down"	Michael Lembeck	Rick Hawkins	September 16, 1991
The Major is none too pleased when a report is received that the Defense Department wants to shut down Camp Hollister.
52	2	"Major Moonlighting"	Michael Lembeck	Jim Evering	September 23, 1991
To earn some extra cash, Mac agrees to work at a service station as Holowachuk's assistant.
53	3	"Polly's Pen Pal"	Michael Lembeck	Neil Lebowitz	September 30, 1991
Robin's message to a military pen pal gives the impression of marital problems between Polly and the Major. Apparently, she has sent a picture of Polly as herself.
54	4	"A Few Good Men"	Michael Lembeck	Lisa Albert	October 7, 1991
The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
55	5	"Poker Night"	Michael Lembeck	Renee Phillips, Carrie Hornigblum	October 14, 1991
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.
56	6	"Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky"	Michael Lembeck	Ron Lux	October 21, 1991
A perky but secretly self-serving sergeant is superb as the new secretarial assistant. So good, in fact, that she upstages Gunny who is not pleased.
57	7	"Educating Casey"	Michael Lembeck	Barry Gold	October 28, 1991
The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.
58	8	"Lady in Waiting"	Michael Lembeck	Barry Gold	November 4, 1991
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.
59	9	"General Unrest"	Michael Lembeck	Manny Basanese	November 11, 1991
The General decides to move in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
60	10	"Steel Magnolia"	Michael Lembeck	Miriam Trogdon	November 18, 1991
The Major tangles with activist Pookie Pond (played by Vicki Lawrence) over potential layoffs. When Polly meets her, however, she finds her to be a peach.
61	11	"On the Line"	Michael Lembeck	Rick Hawkins	November 25, 1991
The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
62	12	"The Shell Game"	Michael Lembeck	Jim Evering	December 9, 1991
A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
63	13	"Who's That Blonde?"	Michael Lembeck	Renee Phillips, Carrie Hornigblum	December 16, 1991
Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
64	14	"We've Got Trouble"	Michael Lembeck	Lisa Albert	January 6, 1992
Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
65	15	"Three's a Crowd"	Michael Lembeck	Renee Phillips, Carrie Hornigblum	January 13, 1992
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
66	16	"Three Angry Marines"	Michael Lembeck	Barry Gold	January 20, 1992
Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
67	17	"Close Encounters"	Michael Lembeck	Manny Basanese	February 3, 1992
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
68	18	"Base Desires"	Michael Lembeck	Dorothy Van	February 24, 1992
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
69	19	"When Gunny Talks"	Michael Lembeck	Barry Gold	March 2, 1992
Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
70	20	"The 'L' Word"	Michael Lembeck	Renee Phillips, Carrie Hornigblum	March 9, 1992
Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
71	21	"Sick Bay"	Michael Lembeck	Manny Basanese	March 16, 1992
The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
72	22	"Charlotte's Web"	Michael Lembeck	Lisa Albert	April 27, 1992
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
73	23	"The Noisy Drill Team"	Michael Lembeck	Jim Evering	May 4, 1992
General Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
74	24	"In the Brick of Time"	Michael Lembeck	Rick Hawkins	May 11, 1992
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.

Season 4 (1992/93)

Series #	Season #	Title	Directed by:	Written by:	Original airdate
75	1	"The People's Choice (Part 1)"	Howard Storm	Rick Hawkins	September 25, 1992
The visit of the Major's father, Jake (played by Brian Keith), creates tension.
76	2	"The People's Choice (Part 2)"	Howard Storm	Jim Evering	October 2, 1992
Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with Mac.
77	3	"Here's Looking at You, Pol"	Michael Lembeck	Barry Gold	October 16, 1992
Just as Polly is running for mayor, revealing old photos of her hit the papers.
78	4	"Catered Affair"	Mary Lou Belli	Manny Basanese	October 23, 1992
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.
79	5	"There's No Place Like Farlow"	Skip Collector	Chuck Bulot, M.J. Cody	October 30, 1992
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.
80	6	"The Election Show"	Gerald McRaney	Renee Phillips, Carrie Honigblum	November 6, 1992
The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.
81	7	"Gunny's Veiled Threat"	Howard Storm	Liz Sage	November 13, 1992
Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.
82	8	"One for the Road"	Michael Lembeck	Renee Phillips	November 20, 1992
Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; General Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.
83	9	"Blue Tenant Holowachuk"	Jim Evering	Barry Gold	December 4, 1992
Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord, who happens to be General Craig.
84	10	"Old Acquaintance"	Skip Collector	Sydney Blake	December 18, 1992
A change in her college friends disturbs a concerned Polly.
85	11	"About Face"	Jim Evering	Neil Lebowitz	January 8, 1993
Everyone jumps to conclusions about General Craig's activities.
86	12	"I'll Be Seeing You"	Michael Lembeck	Liz Sage	January 15, 1993
Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.
87	13	"Night School"	Michael Lembeck	Barry Gold	January 22, 1993
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.
88	14	"Piano Lesson"	Michael Lembeck	Rick Hawkins	January 29, 1993
The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons alongside little kids.
89	15	"Come Rain or Come Shine"	Michael Lembeck	Albert DaSilva, Kathryn Davison	February 5, 1993
A corporate headhunter woos several Marines.
90	16	"Colonel of Truth"	Michael Lembeck	Jim Evering	February 12, 1993
After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines, much to the chagrin of his family.
91	17	"From Russia with Like"	Michael Lembeck	Liz Sage	February 19, 1993
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.
92	18	"The Spell of Grease Paint"	Michael Lembeck	Manny Basanese	March 5, 1993
Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous, although he won't admit it.
93	19	"Gunny Gets Robbed"	Michael Lembeck	Renee Phillips, Carrie Honigblum	March 12, 1993
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.
94	20	"Conduct Unbecoming"	Michael Lembeck	Carrie Honigblum, Manny Basanese	April 2, 1993
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.
95	21	"General Disturbance"	Michael Lembeck	Liz Sage	April 9, 1993
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.
96	22	"Oops, a Daisy"	Michael Lembeck	Rick Hawkins, Barry Gold, Jim Evering	April 16, 1993
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.

References

• List of Major Dad episodes at TV.com
• List of Major Dad episodes at the Internet Movie Database