[s3e16] Deal Me Out -

: Attempting to stop the "gambling," Frank only succeeds in making himself the target of the others' practical jokes. Major Plot Points

(Edward Winter): The paranoid intelligence officer makes a memorable appearance, attempting to shut down the game and demanding a "private" medical examination. [S3E16] Deal Me Out

: "Deal Me Out" is often cited as a quintessential M*A*S*H episode because it perfectly balances the "gallows humor" of the surgeons with the stark reality of the operating room. : 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 is Season 3, Episode 16 of the classic

: The poker game includes Hawkeye, Trapper, Henry Blake, Klinger, Father Mulcahy, and guest stars Captain "Spearchucker" Jones and Captain Sam Pak (played by Pat Morita). The Interlopers :

The episode's primary narrative follows a "conference" (the poker game) held at the 4077th, featuring regular characters and several recurring guest stars. The game takes place in the Swamp and serves as a backdrop for various medical and interpersonal crises. Key Characters & Guest Stars

: 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.