Major Dad

Sep 17, 1989

Polly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.

Sep 18, 1989

The Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.

Sep 25, 1989

Major Smiley, an old pal, tries to dissuade the Major from marriage.

Oct 02, 1989

An alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.

Oct 08, 1989

The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.

Oct 16, 1989

Polly asks the Major to straighten things out when Elizabeth falls for Lt. Holowachuk.

Oct 23, 1989

Polly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.

Nov 06, 1989

A long-distance chess match comes to town for the final battle and it turns out that a young teen sparks an interest in boys for Robin.

Nov 13, 1989

Polly goes to jail to protect a news source.

Nov 20, 1989

Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.

Nov 27, 1989

The Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.

Dec 04, 1989

The Major and Polly disagree about the dress code at Elizabeth's school. The Major says change the schoolboard, and Polly says change the rules and she helps Elizabeth protest.

Dec 11, 1989

The Major and Polly think of how to punish Casey for losing one of The Major's medals.

Jan 01, 1990

Clashing lifestyles send the family to a counselor after the Major dumps the girls' dead pet bird.

Jan 08, 1990

An old girlfriend and Lt. Colonel has romantic designs on the Major.

Jan 29, 1990

Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.

Feb 05, 1990

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.

Feb 19, 1990

The Major takes th family on a camping trip.

Feb 26, 1990

The Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.

Mar 12, 1990

Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.

Apr 02, 1990

The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission

Apr 09, 1990

The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.

Apr 30, 1990

After returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.

May 07, 1990

Casey takes the Major's advice on how to handle a bully.

May 14, 1990

The Major takes a job offer to be transferred to Camp Hollister in Virginia.

May 21, 1990

The Major decides to quite the Corps.

Sep 17, 1990

The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.

Sep 24, 1990

The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.

Oct 01, 1990

Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.

Oct 08, 1990

A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.

Oct 15, 1990

Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.

Oct 22, 1990

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.

Oct 29, 1990

Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.

Nov 05, 1990

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.

Nov 12, 1990

The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.

Nov 19, 1990

Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.

Nov 26, 1990

A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.

Dec 19, 1990

Casey's much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.

Jan 07, 1991

The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.

Jan 14, 1991

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.

Jan 21, 1991

During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.

Feb 04, 1991

The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.

Feb 11, 1991

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.

Feb 18, 1991

The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.

Feb 25, 1991

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.

Mar 11, 1991

Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.

Mar 18, 1991

Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.

Apr 08, 1991

The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.

Apr 29, 1991

Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.

May 13, 1991

The Major is charged with writing a speech welcoming troops home from Saudi Arabia. He also decides he wants to adopt Polly's kids, but Elizabeth is reluctant.

Sep 16, 1991

Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.

Sep 23, 1991

The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.

Sep 30, 1991

Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.

Oct 07, 1991

The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.

Oct 14, 1991

General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.

Oct 21, 1991

Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.

Oct 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.

Nov 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.

Nov 11, 1991

The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.

Nov 18, 1991

A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.

Nov 25, 1991

The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.

Dec 09, 1991

A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.

Dec 16, 1991

Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."

Jan 06, 1992

Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.

Jan 13, 1992

Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.

Jan 20, 1992

Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.

Feb 03, 1992

The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.

Feb 24, 1992

The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.

Mar 02, 1992

Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.

Mar 09, 1992

Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.

Mar 16, 1992

The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.

Apr 27, 1992

An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.

May 04, 1992

Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.

May 11, 1992

Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.

Sep 25, 1992

The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.

Oct 02, 1992

Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.

Oct 16, 1992

Revealing old photos of mayoral candidate Polly hit the papers.

Oct 23, 1992

The Major must hire Elizabeth to cater a reception for a visiting general.

Oct 30, 1992

Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.

Nov 06, 1992

The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.

Nov 13, 1992

Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.

Nov 20, 1992

Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.

Dec 04, 1992

Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord: Gen. Craig.

Dec 18, 1992

A change in her college friends disturbs Polly.

Jan 08, 1993

Everyone jumps to conclusions about Gen. Craig's activities.

Jan 15, 1993

Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.

Jan 22, 1993

Gen. Craig and the Major go to night school.

Jan 29, 1993

The Major is embarrassed about taking piano lessons.

Feb 05, 1993

A corporate headhunter woos several marines.

Feb 12, 1993

After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines.

Feb 19, 1993

The major and a visiting Russian officer compete.

Mar 05, 1993

Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous.

Mar 12, 1993

Gunny's apartment is robbed.

Apr 02, 1993

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.

Apr 09, 1993

General Craig is transferred to the White House.

Apr 16, 1993

Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?