MAS*H: Season 7

1978 · 25 episodes · ★ 7.7

What Season 7 of MAS*H

Season 7 of M*A*S*H Has 25 episodes and premiered on September 18, 1978. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.

25episodes

Sep 18, 1978premiered

Mar 12, 1979Latest episode

10.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 7 Episodes

7x01 Commander Pierce
Sep 18, 1978 · 25 min
Hawkeye undergoes a drastic change when he becomes temporary commander of the 4077th, and learns about the tedious bureaucracy and accompanying headaches that Colonel Potter deals with daily.
Directing: Burt Metcalfe · Writing: Ronny Graham, Don Segall
7x02 Peace On Us
Sep 25, 1978 · 25 min
Hawkeye becomes so disgusted with the stalled Panmunjon peace talks that he impulsively takes matters into his own hands, and goes to the meetings to lend a hand.
Directed by: George Tyne · Written by: Ken Levine, David Isaacs · Starring: Hugh Gillin, Kevin Hagen
7x03 Lil
Oct 2, 1978 · 25 min
Colonel Potter meets a female soldier of the same age and interests as himself, named Lil. The others in the camp think that he might be cheating on Mildred, even though his friendship with Lil is completely platonic. Meanwhile Hawkeye tries to find out what B.J.'s initials stand for. As it turns out, he was named after his parents, Bea and Jay Hunnicutt.
Directing: Burt Metcalfe · Writing: Sheldon Bull · Starring: Carmen Mathews
7x04 Our Finest Hour
Oct 9, 1978 · 45 min
Newscaster Clete Roberts, reprising an earlier interview appearance, returns to update Korean War conditions, when he conducts a series of television talks with the leading characters of the 4077th.
Directed by: Burt Metcalfe · Written by: Ronny Graham, Ken Levine, David Isaacs · Starring: Wayne Rogers, Larry Linville, Clete Roberts
7x05 The Billfold Syndrome
Oct 16, 1978 · 25 min
Charles becomes so irate, when he is turned down for a future medical position at home, that he refuses to talk to anyone in the unit, until Hawkeye and B.J. send him a false telegram from home. Meanwhile, a young soldier, Jerry Wilson, can't remember his own identity, so Sidney Freedman is called for help.
Directing: Alan Alda · Writing: Ken Levine, David Isaacs · Starring: Allan Arbus
7x06 None Like It Hot
Oct 23, 1978 · 25 min
As the temperatures reach triple digits, Hawkeye and BJ recieve their new rubber bathtub from Abercrombie & Fitch. However, soon the whole camp is hot under the collar as word leaks out about the tub and everyone wants a dip, except for Klinger, who is trying to get his Section 8 by wearing a fur coat.
Directed by: Tony Mordente · Written by: Ken Levine, David Isaacs, Johnny Bonaduce · Starring: Johnny Haymer, Jeff Maxwell
7x07 They Call the Wind Korea
Oct 30, 1978 · 25 min
A strong windstorm affects the M*A*S*H personnel in varying ways: Hawkeye and most of the unit busy themselves securing items that could blow away; Radar prepares his animal hutch for the worst; a disgusted Charles switches his Tokyo-leave transportation from air to ground, and runs into a difficult medical situation en route to Seoul.
Directing: Charles S. Dubin · Writing: Ken Levine, David Isaacs · Starring: Randy Stumpf, Paul Cavonis
7x08 Major Ego
Nov 6, 1978 · 25 min
Captain Tom Greenleigh of Stars and Stripes comes to the 4077th to write an article about Charles, which makes him act even more egotistical than usual. Meanwhile, Margeret finds out her estranged husband Donald has tied up their joint account, while fending off at first -- then accepting -- the advances of Greenleigh. Klinger dresses up as various movie characters with the hope that Stars and Stripes will write about how crazy he is.
Directing: Alan Alda · Writing: Larry Balmagia · Starring: Greg Mullavey, Patricia Stevens, David Dean
7x09 Baby, It's Cold Outside
Nov 13, 1978 · 25 min
While everyone is complaining about the record cold snap, Charles becomes the most unpopular man in camp, when his parents send him a winter-ized polar suit that he insists on flaunting in front of everyone.
Directing: George Tyne · Writing: Gary David Goldberg · Starring: Terry Wills
7x10 Point of View
Nov 20, 1978 · 25 min
In this unique episode, the camera becomes the eyes of a young wounded soldier. It records his sensory responses to being wounded, flown by helicopter to the 4077th, examined, operated on, and treated in post-operation.
Directing: Charles S. Dubin · Writing: Ken Levine, David Isaacs · Starring: David Hunt Stafford
7x11 Dear Comrade
Nov 27, 1978 · 25 min
Hawkeye and B.J. discover that Charles is living the life of Riley, thanks to the attentions of his menially paid Korean servant, Comrade Park, a man of unusual skills. He has an important contribution to make - a native remedy for a seemingly insoluble medical problem.
Directing: Charles S. Dubin · Writing: Tom Reeder · Starring: James Saito, Sab Shimono, Larry Block
7x12 Out of Gas
Dec 4, 1978 · 25 min
Heavy casualties are arriving, creating severe problems for the M*A*S*H unit because they are nearly out of Pentothal. Mulcahy takes up a collection from everyone - including a case of wine from Charles' private supply - and he and Charles take the jeep to make a trade with the black marketers for Pentothal.
Directed by: Mel Damski · Written by: Tom Reeder · Starring: Johnny Haymer
7x13 An Eye for a Tooth
Dec 11, 1978 · 25 min
Father Mulcahy takes being passed over for promotion philosophically until he hears of the rapid advancement made by a heroic helicopter pilot. Then his uncharacteristically bold actions stun Colonel Potter and the entire company.
Directing: Charles S. Dubin · Writing: Ronny Graham · Starring: Peter Palmer, John Palmer
7x14 Dear Sis
Dec 18, 1978 · 25 min
Father Mulcahy writes a pre-Christmas letter to his sister, who is a nun. He recounts his frustrations at not being more effective at the 4077th.
Directed by: Alan Alda · Written by: Alan Alda · Starring: Jeff Maxwell, Patrick Driscoll
7x15 B.J. Papa San
Jan 1, 1979 · 25 min
B.J. almost becomes the surrogate father to a Korean family. Finding them a substitute for his own absent family, B.J. spends so much time with them that his medical efficiency begins to suffer, and Hawkeye worries about his health. B.J.: "First they take me from my wife and kid, and just when I find something to help fill the gap, they take that away, too."
Directing: James Sheldon · Writing: Larry Balmagia · Starring: Chao Li Chi, Dick O'Neill, Johnny Haymer, Shizuko Hoshi
7x16 Inga
Jan 8, 1979 · 25 min
It's instant attraction for Hawkeye when a beautiful Swedish doctor, called Inga, arrives to observe combat surgery. That is, until she upstages him in the operating room with a superior technique, and his ego is bruised.
Directed by: Alan Alda · Written by: Alan Alda · Starring: Mariette Hartley
7x17 The Price
Jan 15, 1979 · 25 min
The 4077th is confronted by two crises: Colonel Potter's mare, Sophie, mysteriously disappears from her corral, and Hawkeye and B.J. find themselves with a young Korean boy on their hands, who is trying to avoid conscription into the Army.
Directed by: Charles S. Dubin · Written by: Erik Tarloff · Starring: Johnny Haymer, Yuki Shimoda, Jeff Maxwell, Dennis Sakamoto
7x18 The Young and the Restless
Jan 22, 1979 · 25 min
A lecture on the latest techniques by a young surgeon from Tokyo, and a later demonstration of his surgical skill, turns Winchester into a drunk and Potter into an invalid, whilst bringing home to Hawkeye and B.J. that they are out of touch with new medical practices.
Directed by: William B. Jurgensen · Written by: Mitch Markowitz
7x19 Hot Lips Is Back in Town
Jan 29, 1979 · 25 min
Radar, who is smitten with the cute new nurse, Linda Nugent, relies on Hawkeye's expertise on how to cope with the situation. Hot Lips, meanwhile, celebrates her just-granted divorce by taking a step that arouses Colonel Potter's ire.
Directing: Charles S. Dubin · Writing: Bernard Dilbert, Gary Markowitz, Larry Balmagia · Starring: Walter Brooke, Enid Kent, Peggy Lee Brennan, Jan Jordan
7x20 C*A*V*E
Feb 5, 1979 · 25 min
The 4077th evacuation to a nearby cave to, avoid U.S. artillery fire on a Chinese target, poses problems for Hawkeye, who has a claustrophobia problem that Colonel Potter is unaware of. On the other hand, Margaret hates loud noises. And then there's the problem of a seriously wounded soldier...
Directing: William B. Jurgensen · Writing: Ronny Graham, Larry Balmagia · Starring: Mark L. Taylor
7x21 Rally 'Round the Flagg, Boys
Feb 14, 1979 · 25 min
The sinister Colonel Flagg pops up at the 4077th again, playing his usual spy games, convinced that Hawkeye is a communist sympathizer, after he saves the life of a North Korean soldier. Also, an American soldier is less than impressed.
Directed by: Harry Morgan · Written by: Mitch Markowitz · Starring: Edward Winter, Bob Okazaki
7x22 Preventative Medicine
Feb 19, 1979 · 25 min
Colonel Lacy, who continues to disobey orders and causes a high number of casualties, visits his men in MASH. Hawkeye plans to stop him. Klinger plays the part of a voodoo practitioner to try and get out of the army.
Directed by: Tony Mordente · Written by: Tom Reeder · Starring: Jeff Maxwell, James Wainwright, Larry Jenkins
7x23 A Night at Rosie's
Feb 26, 1979 · 25 min
A typical day in the life of Rosie's bar, complete with AWOL problem drinkers, a bound and gagged Winchester, and a gambling scheme.
Directed by: Burt Metcalfe · Written by: Ken Levine, David Isaacs · Starring: Keye Luke, Eileen Saki, Joshua Bryant, Richard Lee-Sung
7x24 Ain't Love Grand
Mar 5, 1979 · 25 min
The impossible happens for the snobbish Charles when he shares an emotional experience with Klinger, who discovers a U.S. nurse, Debbie, finds him and his bizarre attire attractive, while Charles succumbs to the exotic charms of a Korean girl, called Sooni, who he meets at Rosie's Bar.
Directed by: Mike Farrell · Written by: Ken Levine, David Isaacs · Starring: Kit McDonough, Michael W. Schwartz, Eileen Saki, Judy Farrell
7x25 The Party Season Finale
Mar 12, 1979 · 25 min
Talk of a post-war reunion gives BJ an idea- planning a present-day stateside gathering of 4077th families. He continues to obsess with the idea even under the duress of bug-out instigated by a Chinese breakthrough. Also, Klinger fears that the party will blow his cover, as his mother doesn't know he's stationed in Korea.
Directing: Burt Metcalfe · Writing: Alan Alda, Burt Metcalfe · Starring: Burt Metcalfe