Episode
M*A*S*H: Dear Dad... Three
Overview
Another letter from Hawkeye to his father tells about a bigoted soldier who wants the "right color" blood, a live grenade in the OR and Henry's home movies.
Details
- Series
- M*A*S*H
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 1973-11-10
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Dear Dad... Three is Episode 9 in Season 2 of M*A*S*H. It aired on 1973-11-10. The runtime is 25 min.
Previous / Next
Episode 8: The Trial of Henry Blake
Henry's fitness for command is called into question when he's put on trial for charges stemming from the tomfoolery at the 4077th.
Episode 10: The Sniper
A lone sniper turns the hospital compound into a combat zone, traps Henry and Radar in the showers and forces surgery by candlelight after he knocks out the generator.
More episodes from this season
Episode 7: L.I.P. (Local Indigenous Personnel)
Hawkeye cuts through red tape to help a GI marry his child's Korean mother, and cuts romantic ties with a bigoted nurse.
Episode 11: Carry On, Hawkeye
A flu epidemic leaves yet-to-be infected Hawkeye and Margaret more overworked than ever.
Episode 6: Kim
Everyone wants to mother a wounded and apparently orphaned boy.
Episode 12: The Incubator
Hawkeye and Trapper hassle the brass to obtain a vital piece of medical equipment.
Episode 5: Dr. Pierce and Mr. Hyde
Hawkeye has been operating so long he just can't quit, and he decides to try to end the war while he's at it.
Episode 13: Deal Me Out
The 4077th and friends convene for their weekly “Medical Conference,” A.K.A. Poker while Radar runs over a civilian and Frank is held hostage in the showers by an enlisted man.
Episode 4: For the Good of the Outfit
Hawkeye and Trapper receive high-level flak when they buck the brass to report the "friendly fire" shelling of a South Korean village.
Episode 14: Hot Lips and Empty Arms
Depressed by news from home, Margaret examines her life and decides to request a transfer.
Episode 3: Radar’s Report
Radar chronicles the antics of a typical week at the 4077th, which includes Hawkeye falling for a new nurse, a POW going berserk in the OR and Klinger seeking a psychiatric discharge.
Episode 15: Officers Only
Something smells rank at the 4077th, and it might be the new officers' club--from which enlisted types are barred.