Series

Major Dad

★ 6.5(26)198930m4 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Richard C. Okie
Release date: 1989-09-17
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 96
Network: CBS
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America

About Major Dad

Major Dad is a 1989 web series in the Comedy and Family genres, created by Richard C. Okie, starring Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed and Matt Mulhern. It spans 4 seasons and 96 episodes, and originally aired on CBS. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Major Dad in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

Season 126 eps · 1989

Season 224 eps · 1990

Season 324 eps · 1991

Season 422 eps · 1992

Cast

Gerald McRaney

John D. MacGillis

Shanna Reed

Pollyanna 'Polly' Cooper MacGillis

Matt Mulhern

Eugene Holowachuk

Jon Cypher

Marcus Craig

Beverly Archer

Alva 'Gunny' Bricker

Marisa Ryan

Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis

Nicole Dubuc

Robin Cooper MacGillis

Chelsea Hertford

Casey Cooper MacGillis

Themes & keywords

militarysitcomblended family

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Major Dad in United States?+

Major Dad is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Major Dad on Netflix?+

Major Dad is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How many seasons of Major Dad are there?+

Major Dad has 4 seasons and 96 episodes in total.

Who stars in Major Dad?+

Major Dad stars Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher and Beverly Archer.

When did Major Dad come out?+

Major Dad is a 1989 web series created by Richard C. Okie.

What genre is Major Dad?+

Major Dad is Comedy and Family series.

Who created Major Dad?+

Major Dad was created by Richard C. Okie.