S6 E22
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Season 6  "Potter's Retirement"  6x22

Aired 46 years ago - Feb 20, 1978

Potter is upset when General Waldo Kent informs him that people in the 4077th are complaining about his leadership. Potter returns to camp and discovers that the complaints are coming from a Corporal (actually Lieutenant) Benson, who had been sent by a disturbed Colonel Frank Webster, who had been wounded some months earlier...and probably wanted payback for being made to wait until the real casualties were treated.

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Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 1
I can transfer you to any stateside post you want.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 2
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 3
- Hi, y'all and everyone else. - Hi, Hawkeye.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 4
That's the whole theme of the party... Derby Day.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 5
Look, Major, I'm not even supposed to be here.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 6
Amazing what can be done with a box of Kleenex and a bottle of rosewater.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 7
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 8
Then I'll be brief. I'd like you to transfer me to the M.P.s.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 9
[Laughter]
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 10
Belly up to the bowl, Colonel. You're just in time for "slap happy hour."
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 11
Quiet, Pierce!
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 12
someone who can't settle a matter face-to-face.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 13
Then I had to get a picture to see how long to make the tail when I cut it out.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 14
But does he listen to his doctor? No.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 15
Congratulations. Then this is a commemorative meeting.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 16
roadside medical stand!
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 17
- That's it. Get out! - But, sir!
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 18
Don't you ever forget that.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 19
I'll fill them in in my own way when I'm good and ready.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 20
Your secret is safe with me. I can sure capisce that.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 21
Why has it taken you a year?
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 22
Don't be ridiculous. I know it.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 23
Pierce, someday you'll be old enough to grow your own beard.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 24
There have been bad reports about this unit floating around headquarters.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 25
- Right. - You betcha.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 26
That's all. Good night.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 27
If it don't move, paint it. If it does move, pick it up.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 28
Then wait outside. I still don't want to talk about it.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 29
Look, let's stop the hostility festival and discuss it, okay? Please?
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 30
- I can't believe it. - Believe it.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 31
- Yeah. - Resentful...
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 32
Here's his Ogilvy and Cabot stationery.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 33
"I'm afraid I have some very disturbing news to report."
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 34
I could never marry without the permission of Grandmama Winchester...
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 35
- There's an explanation for this. - Whatever it is, I don't believe it.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 36
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 37
for a letter addressed to the inspector general.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 38
- Oh! - What?
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 39
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 40
How many regular guys you know write home to "l" Corps?
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 41
- That fink! - You can use stronger language than that.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 42
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 43
It was in some literature that came a while back.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 44
- Benson, grab the other end. - Oh, Benson, we'll need a hand...
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 45
- I'm sorry, but... - When an officer gives you an order, you better move.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 46
- That was one of them. - Ah, Colonel, we got a little going-away present for you.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 47
- What'd I ever do to you, Corporal? - It's Lieutenant, sir.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 48
I do. Came through triage with a tiny piece of shrapnel in his tush...
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 49
Maybe. From a human standpoint things are plenty tight.
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 50
I'm gonna put that shrapnel back where I found it.

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Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 2 #2 Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 3
- Hi, y'all and everyone else. - Hi, Hawkeye.
#3
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 4
That's the whole theme of the party... Derby Day.
#4
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 5
Look, Major, I'm not even supposed to be here.
#5
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 6
Amazing what can be done with a box of Kleenex and a bottle of rosewater.
#6
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 7 #7 Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 8
Then I'll be brief. I'd like you to transfer me to the M.P.s.
#8
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 9
[Laughter]
#9
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 10
Belly up to the bowl, Colonel. You're just in time for "slap happy hour."
#10
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 11
Quiet, Pierce!
#11
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 12
someone who can't settle a matter face-to-face.
#12
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 13
Then I had to get a picture to see how long to make the tail when I cut it out.
#13
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 14
But does he listen to his doctor? No.
#14
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 15
Congratulations. Then this is a commemorative meeting.
#15
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 16
roadside medical stand!
#16
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 17
- That's it. Get out! - But, sir!
#17
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 18
Don't you ever forget that.
#18
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 19
I'll fill them in in my own way when I'm good and ready.
#19
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 20
Your secret is safe with me. I can sure capisce that.
#20
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 21
Why has it taken you a year?
#21
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 22
Don't be ridiculous. I know it.
#22
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 23
Pierce, someday you'll be old enough to grow your own beard.
#23
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 24
There have been bad reports about this unit floating around headquarters.
#24
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 25
- Right. - You betcha.
#25
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 26
That's all. Good night.
#26
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 27
If it don't move, paint it. If it does move, pick it up.
#27
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 28
Then wait outside. I still don't want to talk about it.
#28
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 29
Look, let's stop the hostility festival and discuss it, okay? Please?
#29
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 30
- I can't believe it. - Believe it.
#30
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 31
- Yeah. - Resentful...
#31
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 32
Here's his Ogilvy and Cabot stationery.
#32
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 33
"I'm afraid I have some very disturbing news to report."
#33
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 34
I could never marry without the permission of Grandmama Winchester...
#34
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 35
- There's an explanation for this. - Whatever it is, I don't believe it.
#35
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for a letter addressed to the inspector general.
#37
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 38
- Oh! - What?
#38
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 39 #39 Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 40
How many regular guys you know write home to "l" Corps?
#40
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 41
- That fink! - You can use stronger language than that.
#41
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 42 #42 Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 43
It was in some literature that came a while back.
#43
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 44
- Benson, grab the other end. - Oh, Benson, we'll need a hand...
#44
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 45
- I'm sorry, but... - When an officer gives you an order, you better move.
#45
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 46
- That was one of them. - Ah, Colonel, we got a little going-away present for you.
#46
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 47
- What'd I ever do to you, Corporal? - It's Lieutenant, sir.
#47
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 48
I do. Came through triage with a tiny piece of shrapnel in his tush...
#48
Recap of M*A*S*H Season 6 Episode 22 (S06E22) - 49
Maybe. From a human standpoint things are plenty tight.
#49
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I'm gonna put that shrapnel back where I found it.
#50