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Major Dad•Season 3•Episode 1

The Shut Down

8.2/10 · 60 votesSep 16, 199123 min

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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Defense cutbacks threaten Camp Hollister.

Directed byMichael Lembeck
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Gerald McRaney

Gerald McRaney

John D. MacGillis

Shanna Reed

Shanna Reed

Pollyanna 'Polly' Cooper MacGillis

Matt Mulhern

Matt Mulhern

Eugene Holowachuk

Jon Cypher

Jon Cypher

Marcus Craig

Beverly Archer

Beverly Archer

Alva 'Gunny' Bricker

Marisa Ryan

Marisa Ryan

Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis

Nicole Dubuc

Nicole Dubuc

Robin Cooper MacGillis

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Chelsea Hertford

Casey Cooper MacGillis

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Michael Lembeck

Michael Lembeck

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Episode Summary

"The Shut Down" is episode 1 of Major Dad season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 60 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Michael Lembeck, it aired on September 16, 1991.

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