[s3e16] Deal Me Out Apr 2026

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

: This is one of the few appearances of Pat Morita (later famous for The Karate Kid ) as Captain Sam Pak, a surgeon from a nearby unit.

: 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

: 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.

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 (Edward Winter): The paranoid intelligence officer makes a

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

(Allan Arbus): The psychiatrist joins the game, famously remarking, "Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice—pull down your pants and slide on the ice." Hawkeye and Trapper have to de-escalate the situation

: "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.