Major Dad Season 2, Episode 8: Birthday Ball

1

Safe at First Base

The Major adjusts to his new post at Camp Hollister, where the General's grandson takes pictures of Polly.

24 min

2

Welcome to Hollister

The camp prepares for the Vice President's airplane refueling stop, which General Craig makes the Major in charge of.

24 min

3

Get a Job

Polly gets a job at a newspaper on the base, "The Bulldog," writing the human interest stories.

24 min

4

The Goat

A news story lies about her baseball team's playoff loss to Robin.

24 min

5

First Anniversary

Gunny baby-sits on the Major and Polly's first anniversary.

24 min

6

Wetting Down

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.

24 min

7

Infant-ry

Casey goes overboard to get the Major's attention and becomes a mini-Marine.

24 min

8

Birthday Ball

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.

24 min

9

Wish You Were Here

The Major tries to be spontaneous by taking the family on a last-minute trip to Hawaii.

24 min

10

Love on the Run

Lt. Holowachuk and his blind date make immediate wedding plans.

24 min

11

Operation Fun Run

A hospital visit prevents the Major from completing a Navy Relief fund-raising project, so Gunny and Lt. Holowachuk must see it through.

24 min

12

Gift of the Major

Casey's much-wanted toy goes to a needy child.

24 min

13

Flying Solo

The Major anticipates a relaxing weekend when Polly takes the girls shopping.

24 min

14

A Bird in the Hand

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.

24 min

15

Learning to Drive

During a driving lesson with the Major, Elizabeth hits the general's antique MG.

24 min

16

The Name is Over Here

The Major and his family react to the start of the Persian Gulf War by settling a territorial dispute at home.

24 min

17

Valentine's Day

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.

24 min

18

Sins of the Father

The Major tries to make amends for stealing a watch as a boy.

24 min

19

The Possible Dream

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.

24 min

20

Private Affair

Elizabeth's new beau is a practical-joking Marine the Major doesn't like.

24 min

21

Polly's Choice

Polly is asked to collaborate on a book with her former boyfriend, Evan Charters.

24 min

22

Silent Drill Team

The Major realizes his dream of performing with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.

24 min

23

Elmo Come Home

Gunny reluctantly dog-sits a homeless puppy the Major hopes to adopt for Casey but becomes attached to it.

24 min

24

Together

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.

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