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M*A*S*H· Season 1 · Episode 4

Chief Surgeon Who?

S01E04·8.4·October 8, 1972·30m·CBS

Frank Burns complains about Hawkeye Pierce's disrespect...and Henry appoints Hawkeye chief surgeon, to Burns's shock. The rest of the 4077th "coronates" Hawk while Frank and Hot Lips complain to General Barker. The General's visit provides him with a view of life at the 4077th M*A*S*H unit: camp hijinks, a poker game, and a surgery session. This shows him M*A*S*H has fun but gets the job done.

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#2In Season 1of 24 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 251 rated episodes
+0.6vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8
1972First airedOctober 8, 1972

Guest stars

Jamie FarrJamie Farras Corporal / Sergeant Maxwell Q. Klinger
Odessa ClevelandOdessa Clevelandas Lt. Ginger Bayliss
John OrchardJohn Orchardas Capt. 'Ugly John' Black
Linda MeiklejohnLinda Meiklejohnas Lt. Leslie Scorch
Timothy BrownTimothy Brownas Capt. Oliver Harmon 'Spearchucker' Jones
Robert GoodenRobert Goodenas Pvt. Lorenzo Boone
Sorrell BookeSorrell Bookeas Gen. Wilson Spaulding BarkerJack RileyJack Rileyas Capt. Kaplan

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