8.1/1061 votes#1 - Safe at First Base
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/1990
The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1056 votes
#2 - Welcome to Hollister
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/1990
The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1056 votes
#3 - Get a Job
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/1990
Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1055 votes
#4 - The Goat
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/1990
A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1057 votes
#5 - First Anniversary
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/1990
Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1055 votes
#6 - Wetting Down
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/1990
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.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1053 votes
#7 - Infant-ry
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/1990
Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Peter Garcia
- 8.5/1057 votes
#8 - Birthday Ball
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/5/1990
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, and she feels neglected.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1052 votes
#9 - Wish You Were Here
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/1990
The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1053 votes
#10 - Love on the Run
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/1990
Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Janet Leahy
- 8.3/1054 votes
#11 - Operation Fun Run
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 11/26/1990
A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1059 votes
#12 - Gift of the Major
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/1990
Casey's much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1055 votes
#13 - Flying Solo
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/7/1991
The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1053 votes
#14 - A Bird in the Hand
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/1991
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.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1053 votes
#15 - Learning to Drive
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/21/1991
During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: Lisa Albert
- 8.6/1058 votes
#16 - The Name is Over Here
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/4/1991
The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1052 votes
#17 - Valentine's Day
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/11/1991
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.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1054 votes
#18 - Sins of the Father
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/18/1991
The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1052 votes
#19 - The Possible Dream
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/25/1991
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 council.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1052 votes
#20 - Private Affair
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 3/11/1991
Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1056 votes
#21 - Polly's Choice
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 3/18/1991
Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 9.1/1063 votes
#22 - Silent Drill Team
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 4/8/1991
The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1052 votes
#23 - Elmo Come Home
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 4/29/1991
Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/1055 votes
#24 - Together
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/13/1991
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.
Director: Michael Lembeck
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Major Dad Season 2
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Safe at First Base" is the best rated episode of "Major Dad" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Michael Lembeck and written by N/A, it aired on 9/17/1990. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Welcome to Hollister".