Episode
M*A*S*H: Ping Pong
Overview
The 4077th hosts a traditional Korean wedding, much to Frank's objections. And Colonel Potter runs into an old friend who has put his troops in jeopardy so that he could receive a promotion.
Details
- Series
- M*A*S*H
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1977-01-18
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Ping Pong is Episode 16 in Season 5 of M*A*S*H. It aired on 1977-01-18. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 15: 38 Across
A fouled radio call for help on a crossword puzzle leads to a senior officer coming to the 4077th to help with a supposed serious medical problem.
Episode 17: End Run
A former star college football player suffers a severe leg injury in combat and must deal with the consequences, and Major Burns goes behind Colonel Potter's back to set up a boxing match between Klinger and Zale.
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Episode 19: Hepatitis
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Episode 12: Exorcism
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Episode 20: The General's Practitioner
General Korshak wants Hawkeye to be his personal practitioner, despite his constant snottiness. And Radar helps take care of a soldier's half-Korean baby after he is shipped back home.
Episode 11: The Colonel's Horse
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Episode 21: Movie Tonight
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Episode 10: Hawkeye Get Your Gun
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Episode 22: Souvenirs
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