Major Dad: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Major Dad Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Safe at First Base
Sep 17, 1990 · 24 min
The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.
Welcome to Hollister
Sep 24, 1990 · 24 min
The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.
Get a Job
Oct 1, 1990 · 24 min
Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.
The Goat
Oct 8, 1990 · 24 min
A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.
First Anniversary
Oct 15, 1990 · 24 min
Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.
Wetting Down
Oct 22, 1990 · 24 min
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.
Infant-ry
Oct 29, 1990 · 24 min
Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
Birthday Ball
Nov 5, 1990 · 24 min
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,
Wish You Were Here
Nov 12, 1990 · 24 min
The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.
Love on the Run
Nov 19, 1990 · 24 min
Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.
Operation Fun Run
Nov 26, 1990 · 24 min
A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.
Flying Solo
Jan 7, 1991 · 24 min
The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.
A Bird in the Hand
Jan 14, 1991 · 24 min
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.
Learning to Drive
Jan 21, 1991 · 24 min
During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.
The Name is Over Here
Feb 4, 1991 · 24 min
The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.
Valentine's Day
Feb 11, 1991 · 24 min
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.
Sins of the Father
Feb 18, 1991 · 24 min
The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.
The Possible Dream
Feb 25, 1991 · 24 min
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
Private Affair
Mar 11, 1991 · 24 min
Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.
Polly's Choice
Mar 18, 1991 · 24 min
Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.
Silent Drill Team
Apr 8, 1991 · 24 min
The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.
Elmo Come Home
Apr 29, 1991 · 24 min
Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.
Together
May 13, 1991 · 24 min
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.