Ep 10. Follies of the Living - Concerns of the Dead
- TVPG
- January 4, 1982
- 24 min
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8.2 (550)
In M*A*S*H season 10 episode 10, titled "Follies of the Living - Concerns of the Dead," the staff of the 4077th is preparing for a talent show when a patient mysteriously dies on the operating table. The show must go on, however, and the staff puts on a variety of acts, including a ventriloquist show, a magic act, and musical performances.
Meanwhile, the dead patient's ghost begins haunting the camp, causing various objects to move on their own and other strange occurrences. The ghost seems to be trying to send a message to the living, but nobody can figure out what it is.
As the night goes on, tensions rise between the living and the dead, particularly when a skeptical Hawkeye starts to doubt the veracity of the ghost's visitations. Eventually, the ghost reveals the reason for their untimely death, leading the M*A*S*H staff to a new understanding of the importance of their work and the fragility of life.
Overall, "Follies of the Living - Concerns of the Dead" is a poignant and thought-provoking episode that blends humor and drama in typically M*A*S*H fashion. The performances are top-notch, and the episode's themes of mortality and the afterlife are handled with sensitivity and intelligence. Fans of the show will not want to miss this standout episode.