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Season 3 – Major Dad

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An unlikely romance follows when a liberal newspaper reporter interviews a gruff Marine officer.
Major Dad — Season 3

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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 16, 1991 The Shut Down In the wake of defense budget cutbacks, the Major (Gerald McRaney) attempts to keep the base from closing. With Shanna Reed and Jon Cypher. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 23, 1991 Major Moonlighting The Major (Gerald McRaney) moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk (Matt Mulhern) manages. With Shanna Reed. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 30, 1991 Polly's Pen Pal Robin's (Nicole Dubuc) smitten pen pal (guest star Pepper Sweeney) arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly (Shanna Reed). Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 7, 1991 A Few Good Men The Major (Gerald McRaney) is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen. Guest star: Ian Patrick Williams. With Jon Cypher. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 14, 1991 Poker Night The General (Jon Cypher) orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale. With Gerald McRaney and Beverly Archer. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 21, 1991 Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky Gunny (Beverly Archer) suspects the motives of the perky sergeant (guest star Lorna Patterson) the General (Jon Cypher) assigns to assist her. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 28, 1991 Educating Casey The Major and Polly (Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed) succumb to the pressure when Casey (Chelsea Hertford) is chosen for an accelerated school. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 4, 1991 Lady in Waiting When Elizabeth (Marisa Ryan) is hired as a waitress, Polly and the Major (Shanna Reed, Gerald McRaney) object to her provocative uniform. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 11, 1991 General Unrest The General (Jon Cypher) moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out. With Gerald McRaney and Beverly Archer. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 18, 1991 Steel Magnolia A lobbyist (guest star Vicki Lawrence) stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base. With Gerald McRaney and Shanna Reed. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 25, 1991 On the Line The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base. With Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed and Beverly Archer. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 9, 1991 The Shell Game A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 16, 1991 Who's That Blonde? To combat her deep depression, Gunny (Beverly Archer) makes drastic changes in her life. Stars Gerald McRaney, Jon Cypher. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 6, 1992 We've Got Trouble The Major orders Gunny and Holowachuk to settle their dispute over pool by playing a game in the officers club after hours. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 13, 1992 Three's a Crowd Casey (Chelsea Hertford) is unhappy when her new boyfriend prefers spending time with the Major (Gerald McRaney). Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 20, 1992 Three Angry Marines The Major, Gunny and Holowachuk (Gerald McRaney, Beverly Archer, Matt Mulhern) disagree when they serve on a court-martial panel. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 3, 1992 Close Encounters The Major (Gerald McRaney) accompanies Polly (Shanna Reed) when she attends a group therapy weekend as research for an article. With Marisa Ryan. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 24, 1992 Base Desires The MacGillises face underhanded opponents in the "Military Family of the Year" competition. Guest star: Lane Davies. With Gerald McRaney and Shanna Reed. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 2, 1992 When Gunny Talks Elizabeth (Marisa Ryan) is preoccupied with making money after successfully using Gunny's (Beverly Archer) investment system. With Gerald McRaney. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 9, 1992 The "L" Word The Major and Polly (Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed) are upset when Elizabeth (Marisa Ryan) falls for the college student tutoring her. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 16, 1992 Sick Bay The Major (Gerald McRaney) helps a sick Polly (Shanna Reed) finish an article in time to meet her deadline. With Jon Cypher. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 27, 1992 Charlotte's Web A homesick Holowachuk (Matt Mulhern) ends up with a possessive woman (Judith Marie Bergen) when he joins the "Adopt-a-Marine" program. With Gerald McRaney. Details Episode 23 Aired May 4, 1992 The Noisy Drill Team The General (Jon Cypher) orders his staff to ingratiate themselves with the committee inspecting the base. With Gerald McRaney and Beverly Archer. Details Episode 24 Aired May 11, 1992 In the Brick of Time Polly (Shanna Reed) attempts to make a farewell documentary about Camp Hollister before it is closed. With Gerald McRaney and Jon Cypher. Details

Season Info

Director
Michael Lembeck
Creator
Richard C. Okie, John G. Stephens
Executive Producer
Gerald McRaney, Earl Pomerantz, Rick Hawkins
Screenwriter
Carrie Honigblum, Barry Gold, Rick Hawkins, Lisa Albert, Manny Basanese, Jim Evering, Ron Lux, Dorothy Van, Neil Lebowitz, Miriam Trogdon, Renee Phillips
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 16, 1991