Fair rating?M*A*S*H· Season 8 · Episode 12
Dear Uncle Abdul
Klinger discovers that his duties as company clerk include catering to the eccentric whims of the 4077th officers. Consequently, the unusual demands by Klinger's superiors leave little time to write a letter home to Toledo. Meanwhile, the Doctors are concerned about a young soldier who appears to be mentally deficient.
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#16In Season 8of 25 rated episodes
#189All-timeof 251 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 8 averages 6.7
1979First airedDecember 3, 1979
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Alexander Petaleas Cpl. Hank Fleming
Richard Linebackas EddieShows like M*A*S*H
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