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Major Dad

1989 – 1993Show4 seasons96 episodesNR

ComedyFamily
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 96 episodes · best: S2E24 "Together" 9.3

Episodes

8.3
8.4
8.2
8.4

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Family Sitcom
  • Military Life
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Late 80s/Early 90s Nostalgia
  • Domestic Comedy
  • Gentle Humor
  • Traditional Values
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Light Drama

Cast

24 of 57 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Lembeck, Will Mackenzie, Linda Day
Written by
Lisa Albert, Liz Sage, Janet Leahy
Produced by
Janet Leahy

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 17, 1989 · April 16, 1993 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 1989
Last aired
April 16, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 96 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States

Tropes

Canon Discontinuity, Love at First Sight, I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine +9

  • Canon Discontinuity
  • Love at First Sight
  • I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine
  • Shown Their Work
  • The Teaser
  • Obvious Stunt Double
  • Soapbox Sadie
  • The Fundamentalist
  • Men Can't Keep House
  • Retcon
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Heir Club for Men

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Major Dad worth watching?"

Questions about Major Dad

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Major Dad worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Major Dad okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Major Dad?

48 h

About 48 hours: 96 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1993.

Will Major Dad make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Major Dad?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Major Dad use?

Canon DiscontinuityLove at First SightI Want You to Meet an Old Friend of MineShown Their WorkThe TeaserObvious Stunt DoubleSoapbox SadieThe FundamentalistMen Can't Keep HouseRetcon"Well Done, Son" GuyHeir Club for Menand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Canon Discontinuity, Love at First Sight, and I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine.