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M*A*S*H: Season 1, Episode 4

Chief Surgeon Who? (8 Oct. 1972)

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When Hawkeye is appointed Chief Surgeon over Frank Burns, Burns and Houlihan go over Col. Blake's head to a general to protest the decision.

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When Hawkeye is appointed Chief Surgeon over Frank Burns, Burns and Houlihan go over Col. Blake's head to a general to protest the decision.

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The first appearance of Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger. See more »

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At the end of the episode Frank asks Hawkeye for help. Hawkeye proceeds to assist Frank without changing his bloody gloves. See more »

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Henry Blake: The job will be a killer.
Frank Burns: I can adjust.
Henry Blake: I hope you can. I'm giving it to Pierce.
Hawkeye: Oh, thanks.
Frank Burns: *What*? You can't! I won't stand for it!
Henry Blake: Frank, the one thing that will get you nowhere with me is impersonating my wife.
Frank Burns: Well, what about rank?
Hawkeye: Can I help it if I'm not as rank as you?
Frank Burns: This is unheard of!
Henry Blake: Face it, Pierce is the best cutter in the outfit. He's certified in chest and general surgery. Frank, in case you haven't read the papers, there's a war on. We're here to patch guys together. We can't...
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"Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo"
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Music by Bronislau Kaper
Lyrics by Helen Deutsch
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