Major Dad
Created by Richard C. Okie
On CBS
A warm, earnest family sitcom about a military officer navigating blended-family life, built on affection and gentle humor rather than conflict.
Major Dad is an American sitcom created by Richard C. Okie and John G. Stephens, developed by Earl Pomerantz, that originally ran from 1989 to 1993 on CBS, starring Gerald McRaney as Major John D. MacGillis and Shanna Reed as his wife Polly. The cast also includes Beverly Archer, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher, Marisa Ryan, Nicole Dubuc and Chelsea Hertford.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Major Dad
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Major Dad
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Major Dad, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Major Dad, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Major Dad, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
