M*A*S*H 1972
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What is M*A*S*H?
MAS*H is an American war comedy drama television series that aired on CBS from September 17, 1972, to February 28, 1983. Developed by Larry Gelbart, the show ran for 11 seasons and served as the first original spin-off adapted from the 1970 film of the same name, which was based on the 1968 novel by Richard Hooker.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 251
- First aired
- Sep 17, 1972
- Last aired
- Feb 28, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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MAS*H is an American war comedy drama television series that aired on CBS from September 17, 1972, to February 28, 1983. Developed by Larry Gelbart, the show ran for 11 seasons and served as the first original spin-off adapted from the 1970 film of the same name, which was based on the 1968 novel by Richard Hooker. The series is set in a mobile army surgical hospital in South Korea during the Korean War. The plot follows the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, including doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers. Faced with the difficult circumstances of wartime life, the personnel find that laughter and practical jokes are the best ways to cope with their situation. The cast of the series includes Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Wayne Rogers, and Jamie Farr. By creating their own entertainment, the members of the 4077th manage to make their environment more bearable while stationed in the middle of the conflict.
Should you watch it?
“Medical personnel stationed in South Korea during the Korean War find humor amidst the chaos of conflict.”
- witty character dynamics
- blend of humor and drama
- depicts wartime medical settings
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories that balance comedy with the realities of war.
The series depicts life in a mobile army surgical hospital during wartime.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 17, 1972
- E2 To Market, to Market Core Sep 24, 1972
- E3 Requiem for a Lightweight Core Oct 1, 1972
- E4 Chief Surgeon Who? Core Oct 8, 1972
- E5 The Moose Core Oct 15, 1972
- E6 Yankee Doodle Doctor Core Oct 22, 1972
- E7 Bananas, Crackers and Nuts Core Nov 5, 1972
- E8 Cowboy Core Nov 12, 1972
- E9 Henry Please Come Home Core Nov 19, 1972
- E10 I Hate a Mystery Core Nov 26, 1972
- E11 Germ Warfare Core Dec 10, 1972
- E12 Dear Dad Core Dec 17, 1972
- E13 Edwina Core Dec 24, 1972
- E14 Love Story Core Jan 7, 1973
- E15 Tuttle Core Jan 14, 1973
- E16 The Ringbanger Core Jan 21, 1973
- E17 Sometimes You Hear the Bullet Core Jan 28, 1973
- E18 Dear Dad...Again Core Feb 4, 1973
- E19 The Longjohn Flap Core Feb 17, 1973
- E20 The Army-Navy Game Core Feb 25, 1973
- E21 Sticky Wicket Core Mar 4, 1973
- E22 Major Fred C. Dobbs Core Mar 11, 1973
- E23 Ceasefire Mytharc Mar 18, 1973
- E24 Showtime Mytharc Mar 25, 1973
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Divided We Stand Mytharc Sep 15, 1973
- E2 5 O’Clock Charlie Core Sep 22, 1973
- E3 Radar’s Report Core Sep 29, 1973
- E4 For the Good of the Outfit Core Oct 6, 1973
- E5 Dr. Pierce and Mr. Hyde Core Oct 13, 1973
- E6 Kim Core Oct 20, 1973
- E7 L.I.P. (Local Indigenous Personnel) Core Oct 27, 1973
- E8 The Trial of Henry Blake Core Nov 3, 1973
- E9 Dear Dad... Three Core Nov 10, 1973
- E10 The Sniper Core Nov 17, 1973
- E11 Carry On, Hawkeye Core Nov 24, 1973
- E12 The Incubator Core Dec 1, 1973
- E13 Deal Me Out Core Dec 8, 1973
- E14 Hot Lips and Empty Arms Core Dec 15, 1973
- E15 Officers Only Core Dec 22, 1973
- E16 Henry in Love Core Jan 5, 1974
- E17 For Want of a Boot Core Jan 12, 1974
- E18 Operation Noselift Core Jan 19, 1974
- E19 The Chosen People Core Jan 26, 1974
- E20 As You Were Core Feb 2, 1974
- E21 Crisis Core Feb 9, 1974
- E22 George Core Feb 16, 1974
- E23 Mail Call Mytharc Feb 23, 1974
- E24 A Smattering of Intelligence Mytharc Mar 2, 1974
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 The General Flipped at Dawn Mytharc Sep 10, 1974
- E2 Rainbow Bridge Core Sep 17, 1974
- E3 Officer of the Day Core Sep 24, 1974
- E4 Iron Guts Kelly Core Oct 1, 1974
- E5 O.R. Mytharc Oct 8, 1974
- E6 Springtime Core Oct 15, 1974
- E7 Check-Up Core Oct 22, 1974
- E8 Life With Father Core Oct 29, 1974
- E9 Alcoholics Unanimous Core Nov 12, 1974
- E10 There is Nothing Like a Nurse Core Nov 19, 1974
- E11 Adam's Ribs Core Nov 26, 1974
- E12 A Full Rich Day Core Dec 3, 1974
- E13 Mad Dogs and Servicemen Core Dec 10, 1974
- E14 Private Charles Lamb Core Dec 31, 1974
- E15 Bombed Core Jan 7, 1975
- E16 Bulletin Board Core Jan 14, 1975
- E17 The Consultant Core Jan 21, 1975
- E18 House Arrest Core Feb 4, 1975
- E19 Aid Station Core Feb 11, 1975
- E20 Love and Marriage Core Feb 18, 1975
- E21 Big Mac Core Feb 25, 1975
- E22 Payday Core Mar 4, 1975
- E23 White Gold Mytharc Mar 11, 1975
- E24 Abyssinia, Henry Mytharc Mar 18, 1975
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Welcome to Korea Mytharc Sep 12, 1975
- E2 Change of Command Core Sep 19, 1975
- E3 It Happened One Night Core Sep 26, 1975
- E4 The Late Captain Pierce Core Oct 3, 1975
- E5 Hey, Doc Core Oct 10, 1975
- E6 The Bus Core Oct 17, 1975
- E7 Dear Mildred Core Oct 24, 1975
- E8 The Kids Core Oct 31, 1975
- E9 Quo Vadis, Captain Chandler Core Nov 7, 1975
- E10 Dear Peggy Core Nov 11, 1975
- E11 Of Moose and Men Core Nov 21, 1975
- E12 Soldier of the Month Core Nov 28, 1975
- E13 The Gun Core Dec 2, 1975
- E14 Mail Call, Again Core Dec 9, 1975
- E15 The Price of Tomato Juice Core Dec 16, 1975
- E16 Dear Ma Core Dec 23, 1975
- E17 Der Tag Core Jan 6, 1976
- E18 Hawkeye Core Jan 13, 1976
- E19 Some 38th Parallels Core Jan 20, 1976
- E20 The Novocaine Mutiny Core Jan 27, 1976
- E21 Smilin' Jack Core Feb 3, 1976
- E22 The More I See You Core Feb 10, 1976
- E23 Deluge Mytharc Feb 17, 1976
- E24 The Interview Mytharc Feb 24, 1976
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 Bug Out Mytharc Sep 21, 1976
- E2 Margaret's Engagement Core Sep 28, 1976
- E3 Out of Sight, Out of Mind Core Oct 5, 1976
- E4 Lt. Radar O'Reilly Core Oct 12, 1976
- E5 The Nurses Core Oct 19, 1976
- E6 The Abduction of Margaret Houlihan Core Oct 26, 1976
- E7 Dear Sigmund Core Nov 9, 1976
- E8 Mulcahy's War Core Nov 16, 1976
- E9 The Korean Surgeon Core Nov 23, 1976
- E10 Hawkeye Get Your Gun Core Nov 30, 1976
- E11 The Colonel's Horse Core Dec 7, 1976
- E12 Exorcism Core Dec 14, 1976
- E13 Hawk's Nightmare Core Dec 21, 1976
- E14 The Most Unforgettable Characters Core Jan 4, 1977
- E15 38 Across Core Jan 11, 1977
- E16 Ping Pong Core Jan 18, 1977
- E17 End Run Core Jan 25, 1977
- E18 Hanky Panky Core Feb 1, 1977
- E19 Hepatitis Core Feb 8, 1977
- E20 The General's Practitioner Core Feb 15, 1977
- E21 Movie Tonight Core Feb 22, 1977
- E22 Souvenirs Core Mar 1, 1977
- E23 Post Op Mytharc Mar 8, 1977
- E24 Margaret's Marriage Mytharc Mar 15, 1977
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The series is set in a mobile army surgical hospital in South Korea during the Korean War.
Who developed the television series?
The series was developed by Larry Gelbart.
When did the series air?
The series aired on CBS from 1972 to 1983.
What is the source material for the show?
The show was based on the 1970 film of the same name and the 1968 novel by Richard Hooker.
Who are some of the stars of the series?
The cast included Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Wayne Rogers, and Jamie Farr.