M*A*S*H
April Fools
Season 8, Episode 25 · Aired 1980-03-24
Synopsis
A no-nonsense Colonel, who is a notorious disciplinarian, visits the 4077th during April Fools' Day. Col Potter tries desperately to stop the pranks before he arrives.
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