TV series
Major Dad
1989–1993, English, on CBS. Created by Richard C. Okie.
Major Dad is an American sitcom created by Richard C. Okie and John G. Stephens, developed by Earl Pomerantz, that originally ran from 1989 to 1993 on CBS, starring Gerald McRaney as Major John D. MacGillis and Shanna Reed as his wife Polly. The cast also includes Beverly Archer, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher, Marisa Ryan, Nicole Dubuc and Chelsea Hertford.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 96
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1993
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Latest episode
S4 E22: Oops, a Daisy
Aired 16 April 1993
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Richard C. OkieCreator
- Gerald McRaneyJohn D. MacGillis · 96 ep
- Shanna ReedPollyanna 'Polly' Cooper MacGillis · 96 ep
- Matt MulhernEugene Holowachuk · 96 ep
- Marisa RyanElizabeth Cooper MacGillis · 96 ep
- Nicole DubucRobin Cooper MacGillis · 96 ep
- Chelsea HertfordCasey Cooper MacGillis · 96 ep
- Beverly ArcherAlva 'Gunny' Bricker · 70 ep
- Jon CypherMarcus Craig · 70 ep
- Whitney KershawMerilee Gunderson · 26 ep
- Marlon ArcheyByron James · 26 ep
- Tim ThomersonCast · 3 ep
- Maura SodenCast · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 September 1989
- Last aired
- 16 April 1993
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Major Dad: quick answers
Is Major Dad worth watching?
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How many seasons of Major Dad are there?
Major Dad has 4 seasons and 96 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Major Dad finished?
Yes. Major Dad ended in 1993, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Major Dad suitable for kids?
Major Dad is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Major Dad?
If you liked Major Dad, try Step by Step, Leave It to Beaver, My Three Sons.
Who created Major Dad?
Major Dad was created by Richard C. Okie and stars Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Matt Mulhern.