40 Season 8 (1979 - 1980) p1 (MASH FAQ: Episode Guide)
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40 Season 8 (1979 - 1980) p1 (MASH FAQ: Episode Guide)
Regular Cast - Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan,
Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher
170. Too Many Cooks (S-601)
September 17, 1979
Written by Dennis Koenig
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: John Randolph, Ed Begley, Jr.
A clumsy foot soldier (Ed Begley, Jr.) finds the quickest way to the
crew's heart, boosting morale at the war-weary 4077th by cooking gourmet
delights. Only Colonel Potter, burdened with a personal crisis, is immune
from the high spirits enveloping the hospital.
171. Are You Now, Margaret (S-602)
September 24, 1979
Written by Thad Mumford and Dan Wilcox
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Lawrence Pressman, Jennifer Davis, Jeff Maxwell
A Congressional aide (Lawrence Pressman) visits the 4077th on a sup-
posedly routine fact-finding tour, but it's discovered that his motives
are far deeper.
172. Guerilla My Dreams (S-603)
October 1, 1979
Written by Bob Colleary
Directed by Alan Alda
Guest Stars: Mako, Joshua Bryant, Huanani Minn, George Kee Cheung,
Marcus Mukai, Connie Izay
The arrival of a wounded Korean woman sparks a conflict at the 4077th:
Hawkeye wants to heal her, but a steely ROK officer (Mako) is more anxious
to "question" her about alleged guerilla activities.
173. Good-Bye Radar (Part 1) (S-610)
October 8, 1979
Written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Marylin Jones, Johnny Haymer, Michael O'Dwyer, Richard
Lee-Sung, Tony Cristmo, Arell Blanton
Company clerk Radar O'Reilly (Gary Burghoff), on leave in Tokyo, is
desperately needed back at the crisis-stricken 4077th, but his return is
delayed by outside events. While casualties continue to pour in from the
front, the 4077th's generator conks out, depriving the medical unit of all
electrical power. But Klinger, filling in for the vacationing Radar,
lacks the expertise and experience to wheel and deal for a new machine.
174. Good-Bye Radar (Part 2) (S-611)
October 15, 1979
Written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Lee de Broux, Whitney Rydbeck, David Dozer
As company clerk Radar O'Reilly reluctantly prepares to depart the
4077th, the unit is still without electricity due to a broken generator,
and the operating room continues to fill up with war wounded as night
falls. The responsibility for procuring a new generator falls on Klinger,
who lacks Radar's masterful knack of cutting through red tape in search
of much-needed supplies.
175. Period of Adjustment (S-604)
October 22, 1979
Written by Jim Mulligan and John Rappaport
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Jeff Maxwell, Eileen Saki, Gwen Farrell
Klinger, taking over as the 4077th's new clerk, wearies of complaints
about his inefficiency, while B.J.'s homesickness is intensified by news of
Radar's visit to his family.
176. Nurse Doctor (S-608)
October 29, 1979
Written by Sy Rosen, Thad Mumford and Dan Wilcox; story by Sy Rosen
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Alexandra Stoddart
A beautiful and ambitious young nurse (Alexandra Stoddart) who plans
to become a doctor when she leaves the Army finds herself in a misunder-
standing with Father Mulcahy. Meanwhile, the camp's water supply is de-
pleted, and the rest of the 4077th is more concerned about where to find
a running shower.
177. Private Finance (S-605)
November 5, 1979
Written by Dennis Koenig
Directed by Charles S. Dubin
Guest Stars: Shizuko Hoshi, Denice Kumagi, Mark Kologi, Joey Pento,
Philip Simma, Art Evans
A South Korean Woman misinterprets Klinger's motives when he tries to
aid her daughter financially. Meanwhild, Hawkeye wrestles with his conscience
over a promise made to a dying soldier.
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