: Attempting to stop the "gambling," Frank only succeeds in making himself the target of the others' practical jokes. Major Plot Points
: 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. [S3E16] Deal Me Out
: This episode contains one of the most famous lines in the series, delivered by Dr. Sidney Freedman as a piece of "psychiatric advice." : Attempting to stop the "gambling," Frank only
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 episode contains one of the most
(Allan Arbus): The psychiatrist joins the game, famously remarking, "Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice—pull down your pants and slide on the ice."
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: 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.