Season 2

Season 2

Major Dad

24 episodes17/09/1990

Episodes

Episode 1
S2 · E1 · 17/09/1990 · 24 min

Safe at First Base

The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.

Episode 2
S2 · E2 · 24/09/1990 · 24 min

Welcome to Hollister

The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.

Episode 3
S2 · E3 · 01/10/1990 · 24 min

Get a Job

Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.

Episode 4
S2 · E4 · 08/10/1990 · 24 min

The Goat

A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.

Episode 5
S2 · E5 · 15/10/1990 · 24 min

First Anniversary

Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.

Episode 6
S2 · E6 · 22/10/1990 · 24 min

Wetting Down

In opposition to Marine traditions, Holowachuk does not want alcohol at his wetting down to celebrate making 1st Lieutenant. The Major tries to find a solution.

Episode 7
S2 · E7 · 29/10/1990 · 24 min

Infant-ry

Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.

Episode 8
S2 · E8 · 05/11/1990 · 24 min

Birthday Ball

The major needs a guest of honor for a base celebration of the Corps' 215th anniversary, and Vice President Quayle responds to the invitation. It is also Elizabeth's 16th birthday, and she feels neglected.

Episode 9
S2 · E9 · 12/11/1990 · 24 min

Wish You Were Here

The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.

Episode 10
S2 · E10 · 19/11/1990 · 24 min

Love on the Run

Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.

Episode 11
S2 · E11 · 26/11/1990 · 24 min

Operation Fun Run

A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.

Episode 12
S2 · E12 · 19/12/1990 · 24 min

Gift of the Major

Casey's much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.

Episode 13
S2 · E13 · 07/01/1991 · 24 min

Flying Solo

The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.

Episode 14
S2 · E14 · 14/01/1991 · 24 min

A Bird in the Hand

The Major wants Gunny to express her anger after he accidentally destroys her favorite possession, a ceramic eagle once owned by the Corps' most decorated Marine.

Episode 15
S2 · E15 · 21/01/1991 · 24 min

Learning to Drive

During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.

Episode 16
S2 · E16 · 04/02/1991 · 24 min

The Name is Over Here

The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.

Episode 17
S2 · E17 · 11/02/1991 · 24 min

Valentine's Day

The Major is embarrassed by Polly's valentine tribute to him in the base newspaper when it reveals his romantic side in the article; Elizabeth finally agrees to a date with Jesse.

Episode 18
S2 · E18 · 18/02/1991 · 24 min

Sins of the Father

The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.

Episode 19
S2 · E19 · 25/02/1991 · 24 min

The Possible Dream

The officers organize a Marine talent show. The general, who no one thinks has talent, wants to perform and has to sing at the last minute; Robin runs for president of her student council.

Episode 20
S2 · E20 · 11/03/1991 · 24 min

Private Affair

Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.

Episode 21
S2 · E21 · 18/03/1991 · 24 min

Polly's Choice

Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.

Episode 22
S2 · E22 · 08/04/1991 · 24 min

Silent Drill Team

The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.

Episode 23
S2 · E23 · 29/04/1991 · 24 min

Elmo Come Home

Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.

Episode 24
S2 · E24 · 13/05/1991 · 24 min

Together

The Major is charged with writing a speech welcoming troops home from Saudi Arabia. He also decides he wants to adopt Polly's kids, but Elizabeth is reluctant.

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