The arrival of a traveling USO troupe injects a surprising dose of vaudeville into the routine of the 4077th. An unforeseen complication arises when the headlining performer needs immediate medical attention. Naturally, the show’s comedian …

Father Mulcahy offered counsel to a young soldier burdened by guilt, a man who had inadvertently taken the place of a fallen comrade—their identification tags exchanged in the chaos. Elsewhere, B.J. and Charles pondered how best to manage a…

A persistent rumor—whispered throughout the camp—is reshaping everyone’s demeanor, fueled by talk of a recruiter seeking personnel for a fresh M*A*S*H unit. A palpable anxiety hangs in the air; the men and women of the 4077th dread the poss…

With deep feeling, Hawkeye penned a letter to President Truman, expressing his dismay over the ongoing conflict in Korea. Simultaneously, Colonel Ditka had offered a welcome boon – a new water heater – contingent upon the 4077th’s efforts t…

The night before a high-stakes poker tournament, B.J.’s ego took a hit upon discovering his wife was earning a living as a waitress. Meanwhile, Potter enlisted Klinger to teach him how to drive.

A simmering resentment arose in the camp as Winchester stubbornly kept his American newspapers to himself, while Hawkeye managed a remarkable feat: bringing together two Korean brothers long estranged by the conflict tearing their nation ap…

Military police believed they’d cracked down on the recent string of thefts plaguing the 4077th after taking Klinger into custody, who was found in possession of Hawkeye’s missing camera.

With Klinger having surprisingly selected Winchester to represent him at his upcoming court-martial, B.J. and Hawkeye found themselves determined to restore his reputation.

To lift spirits following the Christmas celebrations on December twenty-sixth, Potter ordered a reversal of roles, having the officers serve alongside the enlisted men for the day.

Consumed by a fever, Klinger found himself able to converse with the spirit of a deceased soldier, Private Weston, who lingered nearby to observe his own final prayers.

Margaret’s carefully laid birthday celebrations were disrupted when she and Klinger found themselves unexpectedly stranded beside a lonely stretch of road. Elsewhere, Charles delivered a lecture specifically prepared for Margaret's benefit,…

Hawkeye bristled at the account published by the sensationalist war correspondent, Clayton Kibbee, who’d presented reckless G.I. antics as acts of military bravery. Kibbee remarked, "Concerning those final two pints of blood, there was no g…

Following Father Mulcahy’s service, a soldier gone missing, Nick Gillis, sought refuge in the mess tent. Simultaneously, preparations were underway for a special Sunday brunch, made possible by a generous donation of eggs from a local farme…

Charles is suffering terribly with a toothache, yet he resists any suggestion of treatment. Meanwhile, the medical staff are troubled by the unusually high number of casualties arriving from one particular unit, commanded by Major Weems, an…

When Potter’s certainty in his surgical skill began to falter, he summoned Sidney Freedman; meanwhile, Winchester found himself increasingly exasperated by the carelessness of those sharing his quarters.

Amidst the relentless barrage of artillery fire, Hawkeye volunteered at the mobile surgical unit. As the ground trembled around him, he composed a final testament, distributing cherished possessions amongst his comrades in the 4077th.

The weight of responsibility settled heavily on Winchester, Pierce, and Hunnicutt as they faced the difficult task of recommending enlisted men for advancement. For Winchester, the decision carried an almost unbearable gravity—it could very…

Hawkeye Pierce became the darling of the press corps when he tended to ‘Gentleman’ Joe Cavanaugh, a celebrated boxer who suffered a stroke at the 4077th. The news proved particularly difficult for Father Mulcahy, who had long regarded Cavan…

Having suffered yet another defeat at the hands of the Marines, Colonel Potter lamented the lack of any arena where the 4077th could claim victory. When Klinger casually mentioned a proficiency in bowling, the Colonel seized upon the sugges…

Potter’s hopes of gathering the company for a group photograph were continually undermined by an ongoing dispute amongst the men sharing quarters: Pierce, Hunnicutt, and Winchester. The situation was scarcely improved by the well-intentione…

Klinger acquired a goat, envisioning a lucrative business selling its milk. His hopes were dashed, however, when the animal devoured the 4077th’s entire payroll – $22,340 – leaving paymaster Hawkeye to face the consequences. Simultaneously,…