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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.
Episode 24 : In the Brick of Time
May. 11,1992
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.
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Episode 23 : The Noisy Drill Team
May. 04,1992
Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
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Episode 22 : Charlotte's Web
April. 27,1992
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
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Episode 21 : Sick Bay
March. 16,1992
The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
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Episode 20 : The L Word
March. 09,1992
Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
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Episode 19 : When Gunny Talks
March. 02,1992
Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
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Episode 18 : Base Desires
February. 24,1992
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
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Episode 17 : Close Encounters
February. 03,1992
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
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Episode 16 : Three Angry Marines
January. 20,1992
Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
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Episode 15 : Three's a Crowd
January. 13,1992
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
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Episode 14 : We've Got Trouble
January. 06,1992
Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
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Episode 13 : Who's That Blonde ?
December. 16,1991
Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
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Episode 12 : The Shell Game
December. 09,1991
A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
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Episode 11 : On the Line
November. 25,1991
The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
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Episode 10 : Steel Magnolia
November. 18,1991
A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
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Episode 9 : General Unrest
November. 11,1991
The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
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Episode 8 : Lady in Waiting
November. 04,1991
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.
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Episode 7 : Educating Casey
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.
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Episode 6 : Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
October. 21,1991
Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
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Episode 5 : Poker Night
October. 14,1991
General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
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Episode 4 : A Few Good Men
October. 07,1991
The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
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Episode 3 : Polly's Pen Pal
September. 30,1991
Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
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Episode 2 : Major Moonlighting
September. 23,1991
The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
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Episode 1 : The Shut Down
September. 16,1991
Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
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