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"Experience television history through wartime satire, unforgettable humanity, and one of the most-watched finales ever recorded."
Tone: Bittersweet, Satirical Dramedy
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A landmark achievement in American television, M*A*S*H redefined narrative boundaries by balancing surgical wartime tragedy with sharp anti-establishment comedy. Across eleven celebrated seasons on CBS, the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital chronicled the psychological toll of conflict through Hawkeye Pierce and his comrades. The final season delivers extraordinary closure, cementing the series as an enduring critique of war and an irreplaceable cultural touchstone.
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Season: 11
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Oct 25, 1982 | Hey, Look Me Over | |
| E2 | Nov 01, 1982 | Trick or Treatment | |
| E3 | Nov 08, 1982 | Foreign Affairs | |
| E4 | Nov 15, 1982 | The Joker is Wild | |
| E5 | Nov 22, 1982 | Who Knew? | |
| E6 | Nov 28, 1982 | Bombshells | |
| E7 | Dec 06, 1982 | Settling Debts | |
| E8 | Dec 13, 1982 | The Moon is Not Blue | |
| E9 | Dec 20, 1982 | Run For the Money | |
| E10 | Jan 03, 1983 | U.N., the Night and the Music | |
| E11 | Jan 10, 1983 | Strange Bedfellows | |
| E12 | Jan 24, 1983 | Say No More | |
| E13 | Feb 07, 1983 | Friends and Enemies | |
| E14 | Feb 14, 1983 | Give and Take | |
| E15 | Feb 21, 1983 | As Time Goes By | |
| E16 | Feb 28, 1983 | Goodbye, Farewell and Amen |
Series Legacy & Historical Archive
Franchise Status: Concluded Historical Archive
M*A*S*H remains a definitive pillar of television, having concluded its influential run on CBS. Masterfully navigating the razor-thin margin between sharp wartime comedy and devastating human tragedy, the series reshaped the dramedy genre across eleven historic seasons.
Anchored by Alan Alda's unforgettable portrayal of Hawkeye Pierce, its 1983 finale drew an unprecedented record audience that still stands unchallenged. Decades later, M*A*S*H endures as a profound anti-war statement and a masterclass in ensemble storytelling that permanently altered serialized television.
Anchored by Alan Alda's unforgettable portrayal of Hawkeye Pierce, its 1983 finale drew an unprecedented record audience that still stands unchallenged. Decades later, M*A*S*H endures as a profound anti-war statement and a masterclass in ensemble storytelling that permanently altered serialized television.
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Technical Details
- Network: CBS
- Seasons: 11
- Years: 1972 - 1983
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
- Rating: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions
M*A*S*H ran for a total of 11 seasons, airing from 1972 to 1983 on CBS. The series produced 256 episodes, significantly outlasting the actual three-year duration of the Korean War it depicted.
The show was not canceled due to poor ratings but ended because the cast and creative team felt they had exhausted all possible storylines. They collectively decided to conclude the series while it was still at the peak of its popularity to ensure a high-quality legacy.
There were three notable spin-offs: AfterMASH, which followed several characters post-war, and the medical drama Trapper John, M.D. A third attempt, a pilot titled W*A*L*T*E*R centering on Radar O'Reilly, was produced but never became a full series.
There are currently no credible rumors or official plans for a reboot or revival of the series. The original creators and surviving cast members have frequently stated that the show was a unique product of its time and should remain untouched.
The final episode, titled Goodbye, Farewell and Amen, became a cultural phenomenon with over 100 million viewers. It still holds the record as the most-watched series finale and one of the most-watched television broadcasts of all time.
The television series is an adaptation of the original novel and the 1970 film rather than a direct sequel. While it shares the same premise and characters, it featured a different cast with the sole exception of Gary Burghoff, who played Radar in both versions.
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