Season 10 (1981 - 1982)



215. That's Show Biz (Z-419-420)
October 26, 1981
Written by Elias Davis and David Pollock
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Gwen Verdon, Gail Edwards, Danny Dayton, Karen Landry, Amanda McBroom

A touring USO show brings an unexpected touch of vaudeville to the 4077th when the star showgirl requires an emergency operation. (one hour)

216. Identity Crisis (Z-423)
November 2, 1981
Written by Dan Wilcox and Thad Mumford
Directed by David Ogden Stiers
Guest Stars: Dirk Blocker, Squire Fridell, Joe Pantoliano

Father Mulcahy counsels a GI who is plagued by guilt.

217. Rumor at the Top (Z-424)
November 9, 1981
Written by David Pollock and Elias Davis
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Nicholas Pryor, Jeff Maxwell, Roy Goldman

The latest scuttlebut affects everyone's behavior when a visiting emissary is rumored to be recruiting for a new M*A*S*H unit.

218. Give 'Em Hell, Hawkeye (1-G01)
November 16, 1981
Written by Dennis Koenig
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Stefan Gierasch, Ed Vasgersian, Tom Kindle

Hawkeye writes a heartfelt letter to President Harry Truman to protest the continued fighting in Korea.

219. Wheelers and Dealers (1-G02)
November 23, 1981
Written by Dan Wilcox and Thad Mumford
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Anthony Charnota, Tony Becker, Chris Petersen

On the eve of a big poker game, B.J.'s pride is bruised when he finds out his wife is working as a waitress; and Potter takes driving lessons from Rizzo.

220. Communication Breakdown (1-G03)
November 30, 1981
Written by Karen L. Hall
Directed by Alan Alda
Guest Stars: James Saito, Byron Chung, Abby Nelson

Winchester infuriates the camp when he hoards his stateside news- papers; and Hawkeye reunites two Korean brothers who have been fighting on opposite sides of the war.

221. Snap Judgment (1-G04)
December 7, 1981
Written by Paul Perlove
Directed by Hy Averback
Guest Stars: Peter Hobbs

The military police think they've solved a rash of thefts at the 4077th when they apprehend Klinger with Hawkeye's stolen camera. (part I)

222. Snappier Judgment (1-G05)
December 14, 1981
Written by Paul Perlove
Directed by Hy Averback
Guest Stars: Peter Hobbs

B.J. and Hawkeye resolve to clear Klinger's name after he chooses Winchester to defend him at his military court-martial. (part II)

223. 'Twas the Day After Christmas (1-G06)
December 28, 1981
Written by David Pollock and Elias Davis
Directed by Burt Metcalfe
Guest Stars: Michael Ensign, Leo Lewis, Val Bisoglio

To boost postyuletide morale on December 26, Potter has the officers and enlisted men exchange jobs for the day.

224. Follies of the Living - Concerns of the Dead (1-G07)
January 4, 1982
Written by Alan Alda
Directed by Alan Alda
Guest Stars: Kario Salem, Randall Patrick, Jeff Tyler

In a fever dream, Klinger communicates with the spirit of a dead soldier who stays on to witness his own last rites.

225. The Birthday Girls (1-G08)
January 11, 1982
Written by Karen L. Hall
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Jerry Fujikawa, Kellye Nakahara

Margaret's birthday plans are spoiled when she and Klinger get stranded on a desolate roadside; and the surgeons assist in the delivery of a calf.

226. Blood and Guts (1-G09)
January 18, 1982
Written by Lee H. Grant
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Gene Evans, Brett Cullen, Stoney Jackson

Hawkeye is outraged when a sensationalistic war correspondent reports irresponsible GI stunt as tales of military valor.

227. A Holy Mess (1-G10)
February 1, 1982
Written by Elias Davis and David Pollock
Directed by Burt Metcalfe
Guest Stars: Cyril O'Reilly, David Graf, Val Bisoglio

An AWOL seeks sanctuary behind Father Mulcahy's robes.

228. The Tooth Shall Set You Free (1-G11)
February 8, 1982
Written by Elias Davis and David Pollock
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Tom Atkins, Jason Bernard, John Fujioka, Larry Fishburne

Charles faces a tooth extraction; and the doctors suspect pre- judice when an inordinate number of black casualties are brought in from a single unit.

229. Pressure Points (1-G12)
February 15, 1982
Written by David Pollock
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Allan Arbus, John O'Connell, Gene Pietragallo, William Rogers, Roy Goldman

Potter sends for the army psychiatrist when he loses confidence in his surgical abilities; and Winchester loses patience with his bunkmates' sloppiness.

230. Where There's a Will, There's a War (1-G13)
February 22, 1982
Written by Elias Davis and David Pollock
Directed by Alan Alda
Guest Stars: Dennis Howard, Larry Ward, Jim Borelli, James Emery

Hawkeye draws up a will under heavy shelling at the front lines.

231. Promotion Commotion (1-G14)
March 1, 1982
Written by Dennis Koenig
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: John Matusak, Jim Reid Boyce, Deborah Harmon, Cameron Dye, Richard Fullerton

Winchester, Pierce, and Hunnicutt find themselves in the sticky position of having to decide which enlisted men to recommend for promotion.

232. Heroes (1-G15)
March 15, 1982
Written by Thad Mumford and Dan Wilcox
Directed by Nell Cox
Guest Stars: Pat McNamara, Earl Boen, Britt Leach, Matthew Falson

Hawkeye is the golden boy of the world press when he treats a celebrity prize fighter for a stroke.

233. Sons and Bowlers (1-G16)
March 22, 1982
Written by Elias Davis and David Pollock
Directed by Hy Averback
Guest Stars: Dick O'Neill, William Lucking, Roger Hampton

Hawkeye anxiously awaits word on his father's stateside operation as his cohorts engage the Marines in a bowling tournament.

234. Picture This (1-G17)
April 5, 1982
Written by Karen L. Hall
Directed by Burt Metcalfe
Guest Stars: John Fujioka, Jeff Maxwell

Potter's attempts to assemble the crew for a family portrait are thwarted by a feud between bunkmates Pierce, Hunnicutt, and Winchester.

235. That Darn Kid (1-G19)
April 12, 1982
Written by Karen L. Hall
Directed by David Ogden Stiers
Guest Stars: George Presnell, John P. Ryan, Tom Kindle

Klinger's goat eats the 4077th's $22,340 payroll, leaving paymaster Hawkeye holding the bag.

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