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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.
Created By
Richard C. Okie
Network
CBS
Episodes
96
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Major Dad has 4 seasons with 96 episodes spanning 1989-1993.
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Year context
Major Dad first aired 37 years ago in 1989.
CAST (8)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 96 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SEASON 3
SEASON 4
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
96
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Richard C. Okie
NETWORKS (1)
CBS
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Major Dad about?
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.
How many seasons does Major Dad have?
Major Dad has 4 seasons with 96 episodes total.
Who created Major Dad?
Major Dad was created by Richard C. Okie.
Who stars in Major Dad?
The cast of Major Dad includes Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher, Beverly Archer.
What is the rating of Major Dad?
Major Dad has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 24 votes on TMDB.
Is Major Dad still running?
Major Dad has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Family
