M*A*S*H of the franchise and was ranked #25 in "TV Guide"'s "TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time." Its final episode in 1983 was the most-watched in television history. "Trapper John, M.D." featured the character of Trapper John McIntyre, played by Pernell Roberts, twenty-eight years after the events of the "M*A*S*H" film and television series. It was the first spin-off to feature a character from the series in civilian life after the war. Legally, "Trapper John, M.D." is a direct spin-off of the "MASH" film rather than the television series due to licensing issues. The pilot episode briefly shows
Ceasefire (M*A*S*H) Ceasefire (M*A*S*H) "Ceasefire" is the twenty-third episode of the first season of the American television series "M*A*S*H". It originally aired on March 18, 1973. News of a ceasefire has reached the 4077th. Everyone celebrates and says their good-byes, except Trapper, who remains skeptical. The ceasefire does, of course, turn out to be a rumour, but not before Hawkeye tells three of his lovers he is married (which is a lie), shows the camp embarrassing pictures taken of General Clayton and Major Houlihan, forgives $1,500 worth of gambling debts, and gives away all of his possessions. Final appearance of Patrick Adiarte