Major Dad

Season 1

TV-PG

Major John MacGillis is a conservative, by-the-book, die-hard Marine. Polly Cooper is a pacifistic, liberal journalist. Nonetheless, when the two meet, there's instant and intense chemistry between them. With the permission of Polly's three daughters, the two get married within weeks. Now Polly and her girls must learn how to deal with being a Marine family, while Major MacGillis must learn how to be a Dad.

Where to Watch Season 1

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26 Episodes

Major Dad
E1
Major DadPolly writes a distressing article on the Marines. The Major sets out to prove her wrong, and they fall in love.
Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make Five
E2
Just Polly & Me, and the Kids Make FiveThe Major proposes, but Polly's daughters must approve.
Rescue Mission
E3
Rescue MissionAn 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.
Wedding
E4
WeddingAn alert on the base interrupts the Major and Polly's wedding day.
Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to Live
E5
Wounded Flyboy and the Nurse Who Gave Him Reason to LiveThe Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
Twinkle
E6
TwinkleAfter 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.
Jane Wayne Day
E7
Jane Wayne DayPolly endures a survival-training day for Marine wives.
Robin's Awakening
E8
Robin's AwakeningMcGillis 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.
Major Mom
E9
Major MomPolly goes to jail to protect a news source.
Love Doctor
E10
Love DoctorSgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
See the Hill ... Over the Hill
E11
See the Hill ... Over the HillThe Major worries he may be over the hill and challenges a reluctant Holowachuk to a martial arts rematch.
Boxer Rebellion
E12
Boxer RebellionElizabeth 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.
Discipline
E13
DisciplineSgt. 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.
Lemon
E14
LemonThe 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.
That Connell Woman
E15
That Connell WomanMaggie, 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.
Jr.
E16
Jr.Polly has morning sickness and gives the Major hopes of fatherhood.
Major Coach
E17
Major CoachMacGillis 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.
Camp MacGillis
E18
Camp MacGillisMacGillis 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.
Not with My Daughter You Don't
E19
Not with My Daughter You Don'tThe Major becomes an overprotective father when Elizabeth's new boyfriend Chip becomes more serious.
Officer of the Day
E20
Officer of the DayHolowachuk 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.
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1
E21
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 1The Major is put on alert for a top-secret mission
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2
E22
All Quiet on the Home Front, pt. 2The Major's family welcomes him back, but he thinks they resent his job.
See the Bridge
E23
See the BridgeAfter returning safely from combat, Lt. Holowachuk craves danger.
Standing Tall
E24
Standing TallA 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.
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1
E25
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 1Budget 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.
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2
E26
Face the Music ... and Dance, pt. 2The Major decides to quite the Corps.