At the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in Korea, two surgeons, Hawkeye Pierce and Trapper John McIntyre, were delighted to receive a letter in the mail. Their Korean houseboy, Ho-John, had been accepted into Hawkeye’s former university…

"To Market, to Market" marked the second episode of M*A*S*H, initially broadcast on September 24, 1972, and subsequently shown again on April 29, 1973. As with many episodes of the series, this one satirizes army bureaucracy. When thieve…

Trapper and Hawkeye were determined to prevent Hot Lips from transferring a new nurse, and found themselves competing for her attention. Meanwhile, Henry Blake, spurred on by a rival commander, agreed to participate in a boxing tournament –…

Frank Burns voiced his grievances about Hawkeye Pierce’s perceived lack of deference, only to witness Henry Blake unexpectedly appoint Hawkeye as chief surgeon—a development that visibly stunned Burns. The rest of the 4077th celebrated with…

Sergeant Baker arrived at the camp, accompanied by his pet moose. Hawkeye, determined to see the creature gone, devised a series of schemes. First, he attempted a direct order for her release; then, an offer to purchase her outright; finall…

The 4077th has been selected as the backdrop for a motion picture depicting Mobile Army Surgical Hospital units. Hawkeye is cast in the leading role, while Margaret and Frank collaborate on a screenplay. However, the Eye Of The Hawk takes i…

With Henry departing for leave, Hawkeye feigned a breakdown, hoping to convince Frank to grant himself and Trapper a period of respite as well.

John Hodges, a helicopter pilot known as "The Cowboy" for his gun holster belt and cowboy hat, arrived at the 4077th with a shoulder wound. He anxiously awaited a letter, consumed by worry that his wife Jean was leaving him for another man—…

Henry was awarded a citation recognizing the camp’s exceptional efficiency rating, after which General Hammond unexpectedly reassigned him to Tokyo. Subsequently, Frank altered the camp’s operations to reflect a more rigid military structur…

A wave of thefts unsettled the camp. Frank’s silver picture frame disappeared, as did Margaret's hairbrush and Trapper’s watch. A thorough search was conducted, and every missing item turned up in Hawkeye’s locker. Suspicion immediately fel…

Hawkeye carried the injured North Korean soldier into The Swamp, unwilling to let him be moved before he was strong enough for transport. That night, while playing a game of Dracula with Trapper, they drew a pint of Frank’s blood. Soon afte…

A letter from Hawkeye arrived, detailing Christmas in Korea. Radar had ingeniously shipped a jeep back home, dismantling it piece by piece. Henry held his customary monthly discourse on matters of intimacy, employing visual aids for clarity…

The nurses were determined to secure a date for Nurse Eddie, refusing to socialize themselves until he did. A lottery was held among the staff, and poor Hawkeye drew the short straw, enduring an awkward encounter with Eddie that unfolded wi…

A heartbreaking letter from home reaches Radar, a painful farewell delivered through the impersonal medium of recorded words. Determined to ease his spirits, Hawkeye and Trapper attempt to orchestrate a romantic encounter for him, but their…

To secure supplies for the local orphans, Hawkeye devised a scheme involving a fictitious doctor, Captain Jonathan S. Tuttle. Henry insisted Tuttle be designated officer of the day, prompting Hawkeye to fabricate a complete personnel file; …

Hawkeye and Trapper found themselves tending to a celebrated colonel—a man who displayed a disturbing willingness to risk his soldiers’ lives. Determined to see him reassigned, they devised a plan, subtly enlisting the assistance of Frank, …

Frank injured his back during an evening with Margaret and found himself needing traction. Without missing a beat, he submitted an application for the Purple Heart, claiming to have been 'technically' wounded while assigned to a frontline u…

Hawkeye penned another letter to his father, brimming with the usual camp news. A new surgeon had arrived, it seemed, though his qualifications proved rather dubious. Hawkeye wagered that he could stroll into the mess tent completely unclad…

A bitter cold gripped the camp, save for Hawkeye, who had been fortunate enough to receive long johns from his father. These became a prized possession, circulating endlessly among the men – sometimes offered as a gift, other times wagered …

The camp gathered around the radio, eager for the Army-Navy football game, when the sudden sound of shelling shattered the anticipation. An unexploded bomb landed squarely in the center of the compound, sending a wave of alarm through every…

A disagreement arose between Hawkeye and Frank regarding Frank’s skill at surgery. Then, Hawkeye undertook a particularly challenging operation, only to find the patient did not improve as expected. A shadow of doubt began to fall over Hawk…

As was typical, Frank’s relentless verbal barbs distressed Ginger, so Hawkeye immobilized his arm in a cast while he slept. Prompted by this, Frank submitted a request for transfer; and after a broadcast announcing his departure to Margaret…

General Clayton telephoned with news of a declared ceasefire, and the camp erupted in celebration. Klinger distributed his collection of dresses, while nearby villagers began collecting souvenirs from the compound. Yet Trapper remained skep…

Captain Kaplan was scheduled for departure, yet a creeping unease settled over him, a fear that some misfortune would befall him before his journey’s end. Determined to expedite matters, he insisted on driving himself to Kimpo in the jeep, …