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Air date: 1989-09-17 · 30 min
After Major John MacGillis gives an interview to newspaper reporter Polly Cooper, the results are less than desired, so he tries again, only things go further than just a positive newspaper article.
Open episode 1 ↗Air date: 1989-09-18 · 30 min
Polly lets her kids in on the decision on whether or not to marry McGillis, and it proves to be one of his toughest battles.
Open episode 2 ↗Air date: 1989-09-25 · 30 min
An old friend of McGillis takes him out for a special night out before the wedding, but when McGillis shows up far later than expected, a wedge is put between him and Polly, making both question whether or not to marry.
Open episode 3 ↗Air date: 1989-10-02 · 30 min
McGillis and Polly try to get married through some setbacks, including an unknown base intruder.
Open episode 4 ↗Air date: 1989-10-08 · 30 min
The Major and Polly have trouble finding time together because of their busy schedules.
Open episode 5 ↗Air date: 1989-10-16 · 30 min
After Elizabeth's date for a concert cancels, Elizabeth seeks somebody to go with her, and MacGillis asks Lt. Holowachuk to tag along with her. After the concert Elizabeth has developed a crush on Lt. Holowachuk, which Polly goes nuts over and must do something about.
Open episode 6 ↗Air date: 1989-10-23 · 30 min
Polly is reluctantly initiated into the Marine wives club by joining a group of them for Jane Wayne Day -- a day each year where they get to experience a little of what Marine training is like.
Open episode 7 ↗Air date: 1989-11-06 · 30 min
MacGillis finally meets the man he's been playing chess with via mail for years -- a 12 year-old boy, and his inability to beat the kid drives him crazy. Robin has her first crush, on MacGillis' young opponent.
Open episode 8 ↗Air date: 1989-11-13 · 30 min
Polly refuses to give up her source on a news story of shady construction practices so the judge sentences her to a day in jail. MacGillis must play Major and mom for the day.
Open episode 9 ↗Air date: 1989-11-20 · 30 min
Sgt. James decides to pursue a career as a radio personality instead of re-enlisting.
Open episode 10 ↗Air date: 1989-11-27 · 30 min
When MacGillis gets grounded during a new hand to hand training exercise, he realizes he needs to get into better shape.
Open episode 11 ↗Air date: 1989-12-04 · 30 min
Elizabeth has been wearing boxer shorts to school and is told that it's not allowed. Eventually she decides to write a paper on the injustice of it. The school is considering sanctions against her, so they ask for a parent to come in for a meeting. When Polly is unavailable, the Major offers to go but Elizabeth is worried cause he doesn't support her.
Open episode 12 ↗Air date: 1989-12-11 · 30 min
Sgt. James gets in a bar fight and MacGillis must come up with a punishment. Casey wears MacGillis' father's Purple Heart out of the house without permission, and loses it. He wants to spank her, and Polly is against spanking.
Open episode 13 ↗Air date: 1990-01-01 · 30 min
The children's pet bird, Lemon, dies while they are gone and MacGillis throws it away. Accused of being insensitive, he and the family see a therapist. Lt. Holowachuk tries his best to be his best, in hopes of his possible promotion.
Open episode 14 ↗Air date: 1990-01-08 · 30 min
An old fling of MacGillis shows up expecting to pick up where they left off, but is surprised to find out he's now married. Things don't get any better when Polly realizes Maggie still wants her husband.
Open episode 15 ↗Air date: 1990-01-29 · 30 min
Polly may be pregnant and MacGillis is excited and strutting over it. Lt. Holowachuk brings a young family member to tour the Marine base.
Open episode 16 ↗Air date: 1990-02-05 · 30 min
Hard feelings arise after Polly asks the Major to coach Robin's basketball team. Lt. Holowachuk buys an expensive camera from a beautiful woman and the Major suspects she is a con artist.
Open episode 17 ↗Air date: 1990-02-19 · 30 min
MacGillis wants to spend some more time with the family so they go camping. Things are far from what he hoped, but when the power goes out in the area, a chance for the bushmaster to experience something closer to real camping and bring them closer together, is had.
Open episode 18 ↗Air date: 1990-02-26 · 30 min
The son of an old friend of MacGillis' moves into town, Chip. Chip and Elizabeth quickly become involved, much to the displeasure of MacGillis.
Open episode 19 ↗Air date: 1990-03-12 · 30 min
Holowachuk is disciplined and must miss the surprise birthday party he has arranged for the Major
Open episode 20 ↗Air date: 1990-04-02 · 30 min
The Major prepares to leave at a moment's notice on a top secret mission to Central America.
Open episode 21 ↗Air date: 1990-04-09 · 30 min
MacGillis is back from deploy and the family is being overly polite and walking on tip toes for some reason.
Open episode 22 ↗Air date: 1990-04-30 · 30 min
Two weeks after returning from deploy, Lt. Holowachuk is still antsy for more action. MacGillis wants a big truck called a Mud Monster, after being told he's old.
Open episode 23 ↗Air date: 1990-05-07 · 30 min
A new kid in school has turned out to be a bully toward Casey, which she solves in a way that gets her in trouble. Lt. Holowashuk wants to go to Vegas for the weekend, but is so worried about what MacGillias wants, that he changes his mind to stay and pull non-ordered duty.
Open episode 24 ↗Air date: 1990-05-14 · 30 min
Budget cuts force MacGillis to reassess his career in the Marines, when it comes down to either a promotion -- which means moving elsewhere -- or retiring. MacGillis and Elizabeth go to a father/daughter dance.
Open episode 25 ↗Air date: 1990-05-21 · 30 min
The Major leaves the Marine Corps and takes a job in the private sector.
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