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Major Dad Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1989 - 1990
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Sep 17, 1989
After Major John MacGillis gives an interview to newspaper reporter Polly Cooper, the results are less than desired, so he tries again, only things go further than just a positive newspaper article.
Episode 2
Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
Mon, Sep 18, 1989
Polly lets her kids in on the decision on whether or not to marry McGillis. And it proves to be one of his toughest battles.
Episode 3
Rescue Mission
Mon, Sep 25, 1989
An old friend of McGillis takes him out for a special night out before the wedding, but when McGillis shows up far later than expected, a wedge is put between him and Polly, making both question whether or not to marry.
Episode 4
Wedding
Mon, Oct 2, 1989
McGillis and Polly try to get married through some setbacks, including an unknown base intruder.
Episode 5
Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
Mon, Oct 9, 1989
Newly weds, the Major and Polly find it difficult to find any time for themselves.
Episode 6
Twinkle
Mon, Oct 16, 1989
After Elizabeth's date for a concert cancels, Elizabeth seeks somebody to go with her, and MacGillis asks Lt. Holowachuk to tag along with her. After the concert Elizabeth has developed a crush on Lt. Holowachuk, which Polly goes nuts over and must do something about.
Episode 7
Jane Wayne Day
Mon, Oct 23, 1989
Polly is reluctantly initiated into the Marine wives club by joining a group of them for Jane Wayne Day -- a day each year where they get to experience a little what MArine training is like.
Episode 8
Robin's Awakening
Mon, Nov 6, 1989
McGillis finally meets the man he's been playing chess with via mail for years -- a 12 year-old boy, and his inability to beat the kid drives him crazy. Robin has her first crush, on McGillis' young opponent.
Episode 9
Major Mom
Mon, Nov 13, 1989
Polly refuses to give up her source on a news story of shady construction practices so the judge sentences her to a day in jail. McGillis must plan major and mom for the day.
Episode 10
Love Doctor
Mon, Nov 20, 1989
Sgt. James's is run is up and MacGillis wants to convince him to re-enlist in the Marine Corps, but the lure of radio is drawing James away.
Episode 11
See the Hill... Over the Hill
Mon, Nov 27, 1989
When MacGillis gets grounded during a new hand-to-hand training exercise, he realizes he needs to get into better shape.
Episode 12
Boxer Rebellion
Mon, Dec 4, 1989
Elizabeth has been wearing boxer shorts to school and is told that it's not allowed. Eventually she decides to write a paper on the injustice of it. The school is considering sanctions against her, so they ask for a parent to come in for a meeting. When Polly is unavailable, the Major offers to go but Elizabeth is worried cause he doesn't support her.
Episode 13
Discipline
Mon, Dec 11, 1989
Sgt. James gets in a bar fight and MacGillis must come up with a punishment. Casey wears MacGillis' father's Purple Heart out of the house without permission, and loses it. He wants to spank her, and Polly is against spanking.
Episode 14
Lemon
Tue, Jan 2, 1990
The children's pet bird, Lemon, dies while they are gone and MacGillis trashes it. Accused of being insensitive, he and the family see a therapist. Lt. Holowachuk tries his best to be his best, in hopes of his possible promotion.
Episode 15
That Connell Woman
Mon, Jan 8, 1990
Maggie, an old fling of MacGillis', now a Lieutenant Colonel in the Corps, shows up expecting to pick up where they left off, but is surprised to find out he's now married. Things don't get any better when Polly realizes Maggie still wants her husband.
Episode 16
Jr.
Mon, Jan 29, 1990
Polly may be pregnant and MacGillis is excited and struttin' over it. Lt. Holowachuk brings a young family member to tour the Marine base.
Episode 17
Major Coach
Mon, Feb 5, 1990
MacGillis coaches a group of ten year-old girls in Robin's basketball team to finally have a shot at winning a game. Robin's inability to take any of it seriously causes her and MacGillis to butt heads.
Episode 18
Camp MacGillis
Mon, Feb 19, 1990
MacGillis wants to spend some more time with the family so they go camping. Things are far from what he hoped, but when the power goes out in the area, a chance for the bushmaster to experience something closer to real camping and bring them closer together, is had.
Episode 19
Not with My Daughter You Don't
Mon, Feb 26, 1990
The son of an old friend of MacGillis' moves into town, Chip. Chip and Elizabeth quickly become involved, much to the displeasure of MacGillis.
Episode 20
Officer of the Day
Mon, Mar 12, 1990
Holowachuk learns that the Majot's birthday is coming up and he never had a party. He plans a surprise party. But when all of his sneaking around to keep things a secret from the Major, arouses the Major's curiosity the Major asks him to explain himself but he chooses to say nothing. So the Major makes him officer of the day which means he can't attend the party.
Episode 21
All Quiet on the Home Front: Part 1
Mon, Apr 2, 1990
A possible coup in a Central America country has MacGillis and troops on stand by the deploy, and things between him and the family become strained since he cannot reveal to anybody what's happening.
Episode 22
All Quiet on the Home Front: Part 2
Mon, Apr 9, 1990
MacGillis is back from deploy and the family is being overly polite and walking on tip-toes for some reason.
Episode 23
See the Bridge
Mon, Apr 30, 1990
Two weeks after returning from deploy, Lt. Holowachuk is still antsy for more action. MacGillis wants a big truck called a Mud Monster, after being told he's old.
Episode 24
Standing Tall
Mon, May 7, 1990
A new kid in school has turned out to be a bully toward Casey, which she solves in a way that gets her in trouble. Lt. Holowashuk wants to go to Vegas for the weekend, but is so worried about what MacGillias wants, that he changes his mind to stay and pull non-ordered duty.
Episode 25
Face the Music... and Dance: Part 1
Mon, May 14, 1990
Budget cuts force MacGillis to reassess his career in the Marines, when it comes down to either a promotion -- which means moving elsewhere -- or retiring. MacGillis and Elizabeth go to a father/daughter dance.
Episode 26
Face the Music... and Dance: Part 2
Mon, May 21, 199030 mins
MacGillis must find a new job after taking retirement instead of moving.