At the 4077th, the staff reflect on their experiences of war after receiving letters from fourth graders in Hawkeye's hometown. Margaret shares poignant memories of unforgettable patients, while Colonel Potter reminisces about his past as 'Hoops.' Hawkeye writes to young Ronnie, expressing, "It's tough to let your love for your brother morph into hatred for others. Hatred breeds war, and war is what took Keith from us. I relate to your feelings. There are moments I despise being here. But occasionally, amid the chaos, a small spark of goodness makes it all feel worthwhile. So my advice is to seek out that goodness wherever you can."
Show
M*A*S*H
Episode
S09E02
Air Date
Nov 24, 1980
Season 9 Episodes
S09E01
The Best of Enemies
S09E02
Letters
S09E03
Cementing Relationships
S09E04
Father's Day
S09E05
Death Takes a Holiday
S09E06
A War for All Seasons
S09E07
Your Retention Please
S09E08
Tell It to the Marines
S09E09
Taking the Fifth
S09E10
Operation Friendship
S09E11
No Sweat
S09E12
Depressing News
S09E13
No Laughing Matter
S09E14
Oh, How We Danced
S09E15
Bottoms Up
S09E16
The Red/White Blues
S09E17
Bless You, Hawkeye
S09E18
Blood Brothers
S09E19
The Foresight Saga
S09E20
The Life You Save