Season 2

October 8, 1990

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

October 15, 1990

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

October 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.

October 29, 1990

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

November 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.

November 12, 1990

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

November 19, 1990

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

November 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.

December 19, 1990

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

January 7, 1991

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

January 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.

January 21, 1991

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

February 4, 1991

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

February 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.

February 18, 1991

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

February 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.

March 11, 1991

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

March 18, 1991

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

April 8, 1991

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

April 29, 1991

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

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.