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M*A*S*H S10E13 — A Holy Mess
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M*A*S*H•Season 10•Episode 13

A Holy Mess

7.7/10 · 569 votesFeb 1, 198225 min

Ranked #9 of 21 in Season 10•matches the season avg

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An AWOL soldier, Nick Gillis, seeks sanctuary in the mess tent, after Father Mulcahy's service. At the same time, a special Sunday brunch is due to be served, following the donation of some eggs to the camp by a grateful farmer.

Directed byBurt Metcalfe
Written byElias Davis, David Pollock
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Cast7

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Hawkeye Pierce

Mike Farrell

Mike Farrell

B. J. Hunnicutt

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

Sherman Potter

Loretta Swit

Loretta Swit

Margaret Houlihan

David Ogden Stiers

David Ogden Stiers

Charles Winchester

Jamie Farr

Jamie Farr

Maxwell Klinger

William Christopher

William Christopher

Father Mulcahy

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Elias Davis

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David Pollock

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Burt Metcalfe

Burt Metcalfe

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Episode Summary

"A Holy Mess" is episode 13 of M*A*S*H season 10. It scored 7.7/10 from 569 votes, ranking #9 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Burt Metcalfe and written by Elias Davis, David Pollock, it aired on February 1, 1982.

Next: E14 · The Tooth Shall Set You FreeBest of Season 10