M*A*S*H
Commander Pierce
Season 7, Episode 1 · Aired 1978-09-18
Synopsis
Hawkeye becomes the temporary commander of the 4077th while Colonel Potter is away and discovers the realities of command.
In the series
This episode is part of M*A*S*H (1972–1983) on CBS.
War comedy that earned its tears — and a finale still used as a ratings myth.
Key cast
- Alan Alda as Capt. Hawkeye Pierce
- Loretta Swit as Maj. Margaret Houlihan
- Jamie Farr as Cpl. Maxwell Klinger
- Harry Morgan as Col. Sherman Potter
- Gary Burghoff as Cpl. Radar O'Reilly