Ep 16. Where There's a Will, There's a War
- TVPG
- February 22, 1982
- 24 min
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8.4 (515)
In season 10 episode 16 of M*A*S*H, titled "Where There's a Will, There's a War," the doctors and nurses of the 4077th are faced with a unique challenge when a soldier's will is discovered that states his remains must be sent back to the United States in order to be buried in his hometown. However, due to the ongoing war and lack of available transportation, the team must find a way to honor the soldier's wishes and get his body home.
As they work to fulfill the soldier's final request, the members of the 4077th are forced to confront their own fears and feelings about death and the war they are fighting in. Hawkeye struggles with the idea of sending yet another body back home, while B.J. worries about his own mortality and what his family would do if he was killed in action.
Meanwhile, the rest of the medical team is faced with their own emotional challenges. Margaret is haunted by her memories of past patients who never made it home, while Klinger is tasked with finding a way to get the soldier's body out of the camp despite the difficult circumstances. And as they all work together to honor their fallen comrade, they are reminded of the importance of their work and the sacrifices they make every day.
Through poignant moments of reflection and humor, "Where There's a Will, There's a War" explores the complex emotions and struggles that come with working in a warzone. The episode is a powerful reminder of the humanity that exists even in the midst of chaos and destruction, and the deep bonds that are formed through shared experience and sacrifice. As the members of the 4077th come together to support each other and honor the memory of a fallen brother, they demonstrate the true meaning of courage and selflessness in the face of adversity.