Major Dad
Season 3
1991 • 24 Episodes
Episodes
1. The Shut Down
September 16, 1991
Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.
2. Major Moonlighting
September 23, 1991
The Major moonlights as an attendant at the service station Holowachuk manages.
3. Polly's Pen Pal
September 30, 1991
Robin's smitten penpal, Lt. Vickers, arrives and learns she sent him a picture of Polly.
4. A Few Good Men
October 7, 1991
The Major is chosen to represent Camp Hollister on a calendar depicting ideal servicemen.
5. Poker Night
October 14, 1991
General Craig orders his staff to have a night of fun to boost sagging morale.
6. Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky
October 21, 1991
Gunny suspects the motives of the perky sergeant the General assigns to assist her.
7. Educating Casey
October 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.
8. Lady in Waiting
November 4, 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.
9. General Unrest
November 11, 1991
The General moves in with the MacGillises when his wife throws him out.
10. Steel Magnolia
November 18, 1991
A lobbyist stages a protest over cutbacks in civilian personnel at the base.
11. On the Line
November 25, 1991
The Marines take over for civilian employees who strike to protest cutbacks at the base.
12. The Shell Game
December 9, 1991
A land developer's plan to build a mall on the site of Camp Hollister is thwarted by a nesting turtle.
13. Who's That Blonde ?
December 16, 1991
Gunny dyes her hair blond after the bill allowing women to be in combat fails; Lt. Holowachuk spruces up his "space."
14. We've Got Trouble
January 6, 1992
Lt. Holowachuk and Gunny get competitive at pool.
15. Three's a Crowd
January 13, 1992
Casey's new boyfriend likes hanging out with the Major.
16. Three Angry Marines
January 20, 1992
Gunny, Holowachuk, and the Major are assigned to a court-martial panel but have different opinions about the case.
17. Close Encounters
February 3, 1992
The MacGillises participate in a marriage workshop during a weekend getaway.
18. Base Desires
February 24, 1992
The MacGillises vie with another family to be military family of the year.
19. When Gunny Talks
March 2, 1992
Gunny gives successful investment tips to Elizabeth, who then becomes concerned only with making money.
20. The L Word
March 9, 1992
Elizabeth falls for her tutor; Gunny's beau says too much.
21. Sick Bay
March 16, 1992
The Major writes an article on raising children for a bedridden Polly that doesn't sit well with her.
22. Charlotte's Web
April 27, 1992
An "adopt-a-Marine" program pairs Holowachuk with a wild woman.
23. The Noisy Drill Team
May 4, 1992
Gen. Craig prepares the base for inspection by the closure committee.
24. In the Brick of Time
May 11, 1992
Polly prepares an upbeat documentary on Camp Hollister's closing.