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The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the circumstances they find themselves in, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers often find ways of making wartime life bearable.

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Hawkeye at M*A*S*H last press conference, part 1

Cast

David Ogden Stiers

Creator:

Larry Gelbart

Fist Air Date:

1972-09-17

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Production Companies:

20th Century Fox Television

Genres:

Comedy Drama War & Politics

Keywords:

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Vote Average: 7.9/10

Vote Count: 735 Votes

Show Popularity: 40.3137

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 10/10 THE SUMMARYThe 1972 series that managed to be the funniest show on TV while simultaneously breaking your heart into a million pieces. M*A*S*H is a legendary "dramedy" set during the Korean War, following the medical staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. Led by the cynical, martini-swilling Captain "Hawkeye" Pierce (Alan Alda), the crew uses booze, pranks, and relentless banter as a survival mechanism against the "Business" of war. By April 2026, it remains the absolute gold standard for television—a Masterpiece that ran for eleven years (three times longer than the actual war it was based on). THE PROSThe writing is a "Guaranteed Banger" and a textbook example of how to handle subtext. It started as a jumpy, black farce and evolved into a sincere, gripping commentary on the human condition. The cast is a Masterpiece; whether it’s Radar’s youthful innocence or Klinger’s "Section 8" wardrobe, every character feels 100% authentic. The transition from the slapstick humor of the early seasons (with Wayne Rogers) to the deeper, more philosophical tone of the later years is a Masterpiece of evolution rarely seen in sitcoms. It’s surprisingly funny even today—the "Pine Barrens" of its time, where you’re laughing one minute and sobbing the next. THE CONSIt hits a 10/10 for its historical impact, but if you’re a first-time binge-watcher in 2026, the early "laugh track" can be a total garbage experience. It was a massive head-scratcher why CBS insisted on it, but luckily, modern streaming versions often let you turn it off to let the dark comedy breathe. It misses being "perfectly light" because the later seasons became the "Alan Alda Show," which some fans felt was a bit of a Languid Burn compared to the ensemble chaos of the start. Some of the 251 episodes are total garbage filler, but in a library this big, that’s expected. THE VERDICTA 10/10. It is a genuine, witty, and profoundly human triumph that is the "Go To" for any TV historian. The finale, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," drew over 100 million viewers—a record for a series episode that still hasn't been beaten as of April 23, 2026. It’s total garbage if you want a mindless action show, but if you want a series that understands that laughter is the only sane response to a crazy world, this is the crown jewel of the 899+ archive. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* The Veterans: Several cast members actually served in the military; Alan Alda was an artillery officer in the Army Reserve, and Jamie Farr (Klinger) served in the U.S. Army during the actual Korean War era.* Radar’s Bear: Walter "Radar" O'Reilly's iconic teddy bear, which symbolized his innocence, was sold at auction in 2005 for $11,500 after being missing for decades.* Fast Pilot: Show developer Larry Gelbart reportedly wrote the pilot episode in just two days while living in London, earning a cool $25,000 for what would become one of the biggest hits in history.* The Contract Ghost: Wayne Rogers (Trapper John) famously left the show after three seasons because he never actually signed a formal contract, allowing him to walk away when he felt he was becoming a "second banana" to Hawkeye.* The 2026 Connection: On February 28, 2026, fans celebrated the 43rd anniversary of the finale, noting that in our fractured streaming world, no single TV episode will likely ever reach those 106 million viewers again. THE VIBELike a glass of home-distilled gin in a drafty tent while a storm rages outside. It is cold, muddy, and smells of surgical spirits and dry wit. It makes you want to wear a bucket hat, dodge the "Regular Army," and start a letter home with "Dear Dad..."

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Season 1

24 Episodes

Air Date: 1972-09-17

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Season 2

24 Episodes

Air Date: 1973-09-15

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Season 3

24 Episodes

Air Date: 1974-09-10

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Season 4

24 Episodes

Air Date: 1975-09-12

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Season 5

24 Episodes

Air Date: 1976-09-21

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Season 6

24 Episodes

Air Date: 1977-09-20

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Season 7

25 Episodes

Air Date: 1978-09-18

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Season 8

25 Episodes

Air Date: 1979-09-17

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Season 9

20 Episodes

Air Date: 1980-11-17

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Season 10

21 Episodes

Air Date: 1981-10-26

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Season 11

16 Episodes

Air Date: 1982-10-25

Videos

Hawkeye at M*A*S*H last press conference, part 1

Hawkeye at M*A*S*H last press conference, part 2

MASH: mini-trailer

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David Ogden Stiers

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 23 April 2026 at 2:47 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 10/10
THE SUMMARY
The 1972 series that managed to be the funniest show on TV while simultaneously breaking your heart into a million pieces. M*A*S*H is a legendary “dramedy” set during the Korean War, following the medical staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. Led by the cynical, martini-swilling Captain “Hawkeye” Pierce (Alan Alda), the crew uses booze, pranks, and relentless banter as a survival mechanism against the “Business” of war. By April 2026, it remains the absolute gold standard for television—a Masterpiece that ran for eleven years (three times longer than the actual war it was based on).
THE PROS
The writing is a “Guaranteed Banger” and a textbook example of how to handle subtext. It started as a jumpy, black farce and evolved into a sincere, gripping commentary on the human condition. The cast is a Masterpiece; whether it’s Radar’s youthful innocence or Klinger’s “Section 8” wardrobe, every character feels 100% authentic. The transition from the slapstick humor of the early seasons (with Wayne Rogers) to the deeper, more philosophical tone of the later years is a Masterpiece of evolution rarely seen in sitcoms. It’s surprisingly funny even today—the “Pine Barrens” of its time, where you’re laughing one minute and sobbing the next.
THE CONS
It hits a 10/10 for its historical impact, but if you’re a first-time binge-watcher in 2026, the early “laugh track” can be a total garbage experience. It was a massive head-scratcher why CBS insisted on it, but luckily, modern streaming versions often let you turn it off to let the dark comedy breathe. It misses being “perfectly light” because the later seasons became the “Alan Alda Show,” which some fans felt was a bit of a Languid Burn compared to the ensemble chaos of the start. Some of the 251 episodes are total garbage filler, but in a library this big, that’s expected.
THE VERDICT
A 10/10. It is a genuine, witty, and profoundly human triumph that is the “Go To” for any TV historian. The finale, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” drew over 100 million viewers—a record for a series episode that still hasn’t been beaten as of April 23, 2026. It’s total garbage if you want a mindless action show, but if you want a series that understands that laughter is the only sane response to a crazy world, this is the crown jewel of the 899+ archive.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
* The Veterans: Several cast members actually served in the military; Alan Alda was an artillery officer in the Army Reserve, and Jamie Farr (Klinger) served in the U.S. Army during the actual Korean War era.
* Radar’s Bear: Walter “Radar” O’Reilly’s iconic teddy bear, which symbolized his innocence, was sold at auction in 2005 for $11,500 after being missing for decades.
* Fast Pilot: Show developer Larry Gelbart reportedly wrote the pilot episode in just two days while living in London, earning a cool $25,000 for what would become one of the biggest hits in history.
* The Contract Ghost: Wayne Rogers (Trapper John) famously left the show after three seasons because he never actually signed a formal contract, allowing him to walk away when he felt he was becoming a “second banana” to Hawkeye.
* The 2026 Connection: On February 28, 2026, fans celebrated the 43rd anniversary of the finale, noting that in our fractured streaming world, no single TV episode will likely ever reach those 106 million viewers again.
THE VIBE
Like a glass of home-distilled gin in a drafty tent while a storm rages outside. It is cold, muddy, and smells of surgical spirits and dry wit. It makes you want to wear a bucket hat, dodge the “Regular Army,” and start a letter home with “Dear Dad…”

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