: 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.
: Attempting to stop the "gambling," Frank only succeeds in making himself the target of the others' practical jokes. Major Plot Points [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
: Radar frequently interrupts the game with "urgent" messages that turn out to be trivial, adding to the comedic tension of the long night. Notable Quotes & Trivia Major Plot Points : The game is constantly
is Season 3, Episode 16 of the classic television series M*A*S*H . Originally aired on December 4, 1974, this episode is a fan favorite centered around a long-running, high-stakes poker game that is repeatedly interrupted by the chaos of the Korean War. Episode Overview
: 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.