[s3e16] Deal Me Out ⏰

(Edward Winter): The paranoid intelligence officer makes a memorable appearance, attempting to shut down the game and demanding a "private" medical examination.

: The poker game includes Hawkeye, Trapper, Henry Blake, Klinger, Father Mulcahy, and guest stars Captain "Spearchucker" Jones and Captain Sam Pak (played by Pat Morita). The Interlopers :

: A wounded soldier in the hospital takes Frank Burns hostage, demanding to be sent home. Hawkeye and Trapper have to de-escalate the situation while trying to get back to their winning hands.

: "Deal Me Out" is often cited as a quintessential M*A*S*H episode because it perfectly balances the "gallows humor" of the surgeons with the stark reality of the operating room.

The episode's primary narrative follows a "conference" (the poker game) held at the 4077th, featuring regular characters and several recurring guest stars. The game takes place in the Swamp and serves as a backdrop for various medical and interpersonal crises. Key Characters & Guest Stars

: This is one of the few appearances of Pat Morita (later famous for The Karate Kid ) as Captain Sam Pak, a surgeon from a nearby unit.

For those looking to watch or revisit this episode, it is available on platforms like Hulu and Disney+ in select regions.

: The game is constantly paused for "meat" (incoming wounded). At one point, the surgeons continue their poker conversation over an operating table, much to the chagrin of the more rigid staff members.