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M*A*S*H S6E21 — Temporary Duty
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M*A*S*H•Season 6•Episode 21

Temporary Duty

7.7/10 · 626 votesFeb 13, 197825 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 6•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

With a temporary transfer of personnel between the 4077th and the 8063rd, Captain Roy Dupree replaces Hawkeye, whilst Lorraine Anderson makes eyes at Charles. Fearing this to be permanent, Charles and B.J. successfully conspire to have Dupree permanently removed from the 4077th. Charles (to Hawkeye):

Directed byBurt Metcalfe
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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

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Charles Winchester

Gary Burghoff

Gary Burghoff

Radar O'Reilly

Jamie Farr

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Maxwell Klinger

William Christopher

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Father Mulcahy

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Burt Metcalfe

Burt Metcalfe

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Episode Summary

"Temporary Duty" is episode 21 of M*A*S*H season 6. It scored 7.7/10 from 626 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Burt Metcalfe, it aired on February 13, 1978.

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