Major Dad

Season 2

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 2

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24 Episodes

Safe at First Base
E1
Safe at First BaseThe family must adjust to moving to another state, to Camp Hollister where MacGillis takes on his new job. Much to his surprise, Lt. Holowachuk shows up -- transfered to the same area to work for MacGillis' commander.
Welcome to Hollister
E2
Welcome to HollisterThree days into the move and the family is still adjusting, and the moving truck with their belongings are still M.I.A. General Craig makes everybody run around and prepare a surprise greeting for Vice President Dan Quayle, whose plane is stopping for refueling.
Get a Job
E3
Get a JobPolly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.
The Goat
E4
The GoatA news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.
First Anniversary
E5
First AnniversaryGunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.
Wetting Down
E6
Wetting DownIn 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.
Infant-ry
E7
Infant-ryCasey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
Birthday Ball
E8
Birthday BallThe 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.
Wish You Were Here
E9
Wish You Were HereWhen the Major is teased about being a creature of habit by his family, he attempts to be spontaneous with a last-minute family trip to Hawaii. Gunny Bricker starts to question her competence at being a Marine, when she loses a file from the General.
Love on the Run
E10
Love on the RunAfter being dumped by his girlfriend back home, Lt. Holowachuk's work becomes sloppy, and once Polly finds out, she sets him up on a blind date. Elizabeth and Robin enter a contest to win a mountain bike.
Operation Fun Run
E11
Operation Fun RunA hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.
Gift of the Major
E12
Gift of the MajorCasey really wants for Christmas action figure lizards from a cartoon called "Ecco Gecko", but every place is sold out and neither Polly nor MacGillis can find them, so MacGillis calls in the help of a Marine from his previous post.
Flying Solo
E13
Flying SoloAfter the family takes a day off shopping in another town without MacGillis and come back to find a strange women in the house wearing one of his shirts, he must explain to Polly and the girls what happened in the 24 hours they were gone.
A Bird in the Hand
E14
A Bird in the HandWhile interviewing Gunny for the new Man Behind the Uniform feature in the base newspaper, Polly discovers Gunny owns a carved eagle once belonging to a famous Marine. But when the eagle is completely destroyed by accident, Gunny will not express her feelings and locks up.
Learning to Drive
E15
Learning to DriveElizabeth is eager to drive once she gets her Learner's Permit. The General is anxious to take out his classic car for a spin with anybody who will ride with him. But once Elizabeth gets her license, within 1 hour, she has an accident with the General's car and all Hell almost breaks loose.
The Name is Over Here
E16
The Name is Over HereThe Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.
Valentine's Day
E17
Valentine's DayThe 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.
Sins of the Father
E18
Sins of the FatherThe Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.
The Possible Dream
E19
The Possible DreamThe base holds its annual talent show, but very few people participate, and MacGillis must try to keep General Craig from embarrassing himself with his terrible comedy act. Robin runs student council president.
Private Affair
E20
Private AffairThe Major is dealing with a private who's misbehaving. He tells the private to blow off some steam. Elizabeth is dating a guy who's a roadie with a rock band. When she brings him home and the Major and Polly catch them and it's the private. It seems that he and Elizabeth have not exactly been honest with each other. But they still want to see each other so the Major and Polly have to figure out what to do.
Polly's Choice
E21
Polly's ChoiceAn old boyfriend of Polly's whom helped her get through life after her husband died, comes to town and wants to work on a writing project with her, but MacGillis is second guessing the idea of the two being together.
Silent Drill Team
E22
Silent Drill TeamWhen the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team comes to perform, MacGillis reveals he was once a Silent Drill Team member, but never got to perform. But when General Craig arranges for him to do so, it's make or break time for the Major.
Elmo Come Home
E23
Elmo Come HomeThe Major discovers a dog in his office and surmises it's Private Harris'. It seems the dog named Elmo belongs to another Marine who got transfered and couldn't bring him with him. So he asked Harris to find him a new home. And couldn't keep him in the barracks. The Major thinks the girls might like him. But before he brings him to her he asks Gunny to take him and she bonds with him. When she gives him, she misses him.
Together
E24
TogetherGeneral Craig charges MacGillis with writing a welcome home speech for the remaining stationed Hollister troops returning from the end of the Persian Gulf War. The Major decides it's time to adopt the kids.