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1983  
 
A United Nations delegation, comprised of a Swede (Dennis Holahan), a Briton (George Innes) and a Hindu (Kavi Raz), arrives at the 4077th for an inspection tour. Each of the delegates leaves a distinct and profound impression upon a separate member of the MASH unit. This was the final series episode directed by Harry Morgan, who also plays Colonel Potter. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1982  
 
In the opening episode of M*A*S*H's 11th and final season, Margaret (Loretta Swit) drives the nurses of the 4077th mercilessly while her own superior officer, the notoriously severe Colonel Buckholtz (Peggy Seury), conducts an inspection. In the process, Margaret learns to fully appreciate the women in her command. So does Hawkeye (Alan Alda), as he witnesses an act of effortless efficiency and unexpected compassion performed by the hitherto taken-for-granted Nurse Kellye (Kellye Nakahara). This episode was directed by veteran actress Susan Oliver. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1982  
 
A nurse that Hawkeye (Alan Alda) once dated casually has died. Inasmuch as he is the only person at the 4077th who knew anything about the decedent, Hawk is called upon to deliver her eulogy. As he investigates the last few days of the departed nurse, Hawk is surprised to discover that she was far more emotionally involved with him than she ever let on. And on a somewhat lighter note, Klinger (Jamie Farr) tries to finagle Charles (David Ogden Stiers) into investing in another get-rich-quick scheme. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1981  
 
B.J. (Mike Farrell) learns to his dismay that his wife Peg is working as a waitress back home to make ends meet. So profound is Beej's depression that he may adversely affect the outcome of a crucial poker game. Meanwhile, old Cavalry man Col. Potter (Harry Morgan) is obliged to undergo a remedial course in Driver's Ed--with Klinger (Jamie Farr) as the instructor. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1981  
 
A young corporal who swapped his dog tags with a friend is consumed by guilt when that friend dies in battle. As the doctors of the 4077th wrestle with this problem, they must also deal with the crestfallen recipient of a "Dear John" letter. And friendly enemies B.J. (Mike Farrell) and Charles (David Ogden Stiers) joins forces to challenge a wheeler-dealer GI securities salesman who threatens to bankrupt the camp. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1981  
 
After a near-death experience, Charles Winchester (David Ogden Stiers) becomes obsessed with his own mortality. This leads to an uncharateristic spell of introspection for the otherwise bombastic Charles. As for the other doctors, they have their hands full wrestling with a massive new-duty assignment. "The Life You Save" was the final episode of M*A*S*H's ninth season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1981  
 
B.J. (Mike Farrell) is hardly in a festive mood as his wedding anniversary approaches. What Beej doesn't know is that 4077th plans to throw him a surprise party--with a bit of home-movie input from his wife Peg (Catherine Bergstrom) and a dash of audiotape subterfuge from Hawkeye (Alan Alda) and Klinger (Jamie Farr). Elsewhere, the persnickety Charles (David Ogden Stiers) conducts a sanitary inspection at the front, and the camp extends its combined compassion to a wounded Korean youngster. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1980  
 
Having toted up a humongous bar tab, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) vows that he will make the supreme sacrifice. No, he's not giving up drinking, but he does intend to stay stone cold sober for a whole entire week. Meanwhile, aristocratic Charles (David Ogden Stiers) tries to prevent his sister from marrying "beneath her station." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1980  
 
The men and women of the 4077th answer letters sent in by a group of 4th graders from Hawkeye's home town. Most of the youngsters want to hear about the Unit's wartime experiences, so the responses range from the lighthearted to the grim (especially from Hawkeye [Alan Alda] himself. In one of the more entertaining moments, Col. Potter (Harry Morgan) boastfully writes about his youthful basketball prowess--as if that has anything to do with the hostilities at hand. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1980  
 
Hawkeye (Alan Alda) again crosses the path of arrogant older doctor Anthony Borelli (played by Alda's father Robert Alda). With ample reason to dislike one another, Hawk and Borelli are none too happy when they are forced to collaborateon an operation in the field. Back in camp, B.J. (Mike Farrell) holds a curious "anniversary" party where everyone is invited. In addition to the guest appearance of Robert Alda, this episode also features Alan Alda's half-brother Antony Alda as an intern. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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