Thus, season four introduced major new characters like B.J.

and the 4077th even throwing Hawkeye a wake so they have an excuse to party.

The closing moments of “The Late Captain Pierce” sees B.J.

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trying to talk Hawkeye out of leaving, letting him know wounded soldiers are incoming.

Of course, the bus stops and a weary Hawkeye jumps off and walks back.

This is why Rogers decided to leave before season four, as Alda had become the undisputed lead ofMASH.

Henry Blake saluting Radar alongside Trapper (Wayne Rogers) in MASH

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Hawkeye (Alan Alda) looking sad alongside Wayne Rogers as Trapper in MASH

MASH is a drama-comedy series set during the Korean War, centering on the lives of the staff at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital as they navigate the challenges of wartime medical service with humor and resilience.*

Alan Alda as Hawkeye laying on the bus in MASH’s “The Late Captain Pierce."

Hawkeye’s bus leaving the 4077th camp in MASH’s The Late Captain Pierce

Headshot Of Alan Alda

Headshot Of Loretta Swit

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