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Major Dad
1989·4 Seasons·96 Episodes·★ 6.5
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 4 seasons
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Read the synopsis.
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The series
Seasons
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Season 1
26 episodes
1989
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Season 2
24 episodes
1990
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Season 3
24 episodes
1991
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Season 4
22 episodes
1992
Cast
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