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
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Safe at First Base
Sep 17, 1990
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
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
Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.
First Anniversary
Oct 15, 1990
Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.
Wetting Down
Oct 22, 1990
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
Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
Birthday Ball
Nov 5, 1990
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
The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.
Love on the Run
Nov 19, 1990
Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.
Operation Fun Run
Nov 26, 1990
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
The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.
A Bird in the Hand
Jan 14, 1991
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
During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.
The Name is Over Here
Feb 4, 1991
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
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
The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.
The Possible Dream
Feb 25, 1991
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
Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.
Polly's Choice
Mar 18, 1991
Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.
Silent Drill Team
Apr 8, 1991
The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.
Elmo Come Home
Apr 29, 1991
Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.
Together
May 13, 1991
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.