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Season 2 – Major Dad

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An unlikely romance follows when a liberal newspaper reporter interviews a gruff Marine officer.
Major Dad — Season 2

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Richard C. Okie

Creator

John G. Stephens

Creator

Gerald McRaney

Major John D. "Mac" MacGillis

Shanna Reed

Polly Cooper MacGillis

Nicole Dubuc

Robin Cooper MacGillis

Chelsea Hertford

Casey Cooper MacGillis

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 1990 Safe at First Base The MacGillis family moves to Virginia where they must adjust to life on a Marine base. With Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed and Jon Cypher. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 1990 Welcome to Hollister The Major (Gerald McRaney) must prepare Camp Hollister for a refueling stop by Vice President Quayle. With John Cypher and Shanna Reed. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 1990 Get a Job The Major (Gerald McRaney) is caught between his wife and his boss (Jon Cypher) when Polly (Shanna Reed) is hired by the base newspaper. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 8, 1990 The Goat A reporter mistakenly identifies Robin (Nicole Dubuc) as the player responsible for her baseball team's defeat. With Gerald McRaney and Shanna Reed. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 15, 1990 First Anniversary When the Major's first wedding anniversary plans go awry, his co-workers arrange a celebration getaway. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 22, 1990 Wetting Down Holowachuk's (Matt Mulhern) promotional celebration is subdued because of a promise he has made. With Gerald McRaney and Shanna Reed. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 1990 Infant-ry Casey (Chelsea Hertford) acts like a disciplined Marine to gain the Major's (Gerald McRaney) attention. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 1990 Birthday Ball Vice President Quayle and Gen. Alfred M. Gray are invited to visit the camp. With Gerald McRaney and Shanna Reed. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 1990 Wish Your Were Here The Major (Gerald McRaney) attempts to be spontaneous by taking the family on a trip to Hawaii. With Shanna Reed. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 1990 Love on the Run Polly (Shanna Reed) arranges a blind date (Julie Donald) for Holowachuk (Matt Mulhern), which results in a marriage proposal. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 26, 1990 Operation: Fun Run A hospital visit prevents the Major (Gerald McRaney) from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project. With Matt Mulhern and Beverly Archer. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 19, 1990 The Gift of the Major The special gift Casey (Chelsea Hertford) wants for Christmas is sent to charity. With Gerald McRaney and Shanna Reed. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 7, 1991 Flying Solo The Major (Gerald McRaney) anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly (Shanna Reed) takes the girls (Marisa Ryan, Nicole Dubuc, Chelsea Hertford) shopping. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 14, 1991 A Bird in the Hand The Major (Gerald McRaney) wants Gunny (Beverly Archer) to express her anger after he destroys her favorite possession. With Shanna Reed. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 21, 1991 Learning to Drive During a driving lesson with the Major (Gerald McRaney), Elizabeth (Marisa Ryan) hits the general's (Jon Cypher) antique car. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 4, 1991 The Name Is Over Here The Major and his family (Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Marisa Ryan, Nicole Dubuc, Chelsea Hertford) react to the start of the Persian Gulf War. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 11, 1991 Valentine's Day The Major (Gerald McRaney) is embarrassed by Polly's (Shanna Reed) valentine tribute to him in the base newspaper. With Marisa Ryan. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 18, 1991 Sins of the Father The Major (Gerald McRaney) tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy. Guest star: Eric Christmas. With Shanna Reed. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 25, 1991 The Possible Dream The General (Jon Cypher) performs a special act in the annual talent show. With Gerald McRaney and Nicole Dubuc. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 11, 1991 Private Affair Elizabeth (Marisa Ryan) is shocked when her ideal date (Matt Nolan) turns out to be a Marine. With Gerald McRaney. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 18, 1991 Polly's Choice Polly (Shanna Reed) is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend (guest star Jameson Parker). With Gerald McRaney. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 8, 1991 Silent Drill Team The Major (Gerald McRaney) realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. With Shanna Reed. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 29, 1991 Elmo Come Home Gunny (Beverly Archer) reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major (Gerald McRaney) hopes to adopt for Casey (Chelsea Hertford). Details Episode 24 Aired May 13, 1991 Together The Major (Gerald McRaney) is charged with writing a speech welcoming troops home from Saudi Arabia. With Shanna Reed and Chelsea Hertford. Details

Season Info

Director
Michael Lembeck
Creator
Richard C. Okie, John G. Stephens
Executive Producer
Gerald McRaney, Earl Pomerantz, Rick Hawkins
Screenwriter
Rick Hawkins, Barry Gold, Jim Evering, Carrie Honigblum, Miriam Trogdon, Leslie Rieder, Lisa Albert, Manny Basanese, Peter Garcia, Janet Leahy, Renee Phillips, Earl Pomerantz, Rick Parks
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 17, 1990