Major Dad (1989)
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Michael Lembeck — Director
Episodes 67
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.
Read MoreSee the Bridge
After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
Read MoreStanding Tall
Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.
Read MoreFace the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.
Read MoreFace the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
The Major decides to quite the Corps.
Read MoreSafe at First Base
The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.
Read MoreWelcome to Hollister
The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.
Read MoreFirst Anniversary
Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.
Read MoreWetting 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.
Read MoreBirthday 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.
Read MoreWish You Were Here
The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.
Read MoreLove on the Run
Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.
Read MoreOperation 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.
Read MoreGift of the Major
Casey's much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.
Read MoreFlying Solo
The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreLearning to Drive
During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreValentine'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.
Read MoreSins of the Father
The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MorePrivate Affair
Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.
Read MorePolly's Choice
Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.
Read MoreSilent Drill Team
The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.
Read MoreElmo Come Home
Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.
Read MoreThe Shut Down
Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
Read MoreMajor Moonlighting
The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
Read MorePolly's Pen Pal
Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
Read MoreA Few Good Men
The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
Read MorePoker Night
General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
Read MoreAnything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
Read MoreEducating Casey
The Major and Polly succumb to the pressure when Casey is chosen to apply for an accelerated school, which means interviews and tests.
Read MoreLady 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.
Read MoreGeneral Unrest
The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
Read MoreSteel Magnolia
A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
Read MoreOn the Line
The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
Read MoreThe Shell Game
A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
Read MoreWho's That Blonde ?
Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
Read MoreWe've Got Trouble
Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
Read MoreThree's a Crowd
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
Read MoreThree Angry Marines
Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
Read MoreClose Encounters
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
Read MoreBase Desires
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
Read MoreWhen Gunny Talks
Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
Read MoreThe L Word
Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
Read MoreCharlotte's Web
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
Read MoreThe Noisy Drill Team
Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
Read MoreIn the Brick of Time
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.
Read MoreHere's Looking at You, Pol
Revealing old photos of mayoral candidate Polly hit the papers.
Read MoreOne for the Road
Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.
Read MoreI'll Be Seeing You
Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.
Read MoreNight School
Gen. Craig and the Major go to night school.
Read MorePiano Lesson
The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.
Read MoreCome Rain or Come Shine
A corporate headhunter woos several marines.
Read MoreColonel of Truth
After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines.
Read MoreFrom Russia with Like
The major and a visiting Russian officer compete.
Read MoreThe Spell of Grease Paint
Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous.
Read MoreGunny Gets Robbed
Gunny's apartment is robbed.
Read MoreConduct 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.
Read MoreGeneral Disturbance
General Craig is transferred to the White House.
Read MoreOops, 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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