[s3e16] Deal Me Out Page

: 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.

(Edward Winter): The paranoid intelligence officer makes a memorable appearance, attempting to shut down the game and demanding a "private" medical examination. [S3E16] Deal Me Out

: 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. : A wounded soldier in the hospital takes

: "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 game is constantly paused for "meat"

: This episode contains one of the most famous lines in the series, delivered by Dr. Sidney Freedman as a piece of "psychiatric advice."

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