Why MASH Season 3's Surprise Death Was The Most Shocking Scene In Its 10-Year Run

MASH was one of the most daring shows on TV, but it could never recapture the raw shock value of killing off a major character in the third season.

December 20, 2024 · 1 min · 56 words · Stacey Myers

The aim of the show was never shock value, but it still featured its share of dark moments.

Larry Gelbart leftMASHafter season 4 but briefly returned to the franchise for the much-hated spinoffAfterMASH.

Despite this, the show never again killed off a major character.

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Gary Burghoff as Radar saluting in MASH season 3’s finale

Gary Burghoff’s Radar saluting with Wayne Rogers' Trapper from MASH

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Collage of Henry Blake and MASH characters

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