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
(Allan Arbus): The psychiatrist joins the game, famously remarking, "Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice—pull down your pants and slide on the ice." [S3E16] Deal Me Out
: 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 : is Season 3, Episode 16 of the classic
: 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. The Interlopers : : A wounded soldier in
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
: 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.