Ep 18. The Young and The Restless
- TVPG
- January 22, 1979
- 24 min
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7.8 (478)
Hawkeye and B.J., the two central characters of the show M*A*S*H, have to deal with the arrival of two new doctors. The doctors are young and enthusiastic, but they are not experienced enough to deal with the horrors of war that surround them. The episode revolves around the struggles that the young doctors face as they try to acclimate to their new surroundings, along with the struggles of Hawkeye and B.J. as they try to mentor the new doctors while dealing with the chaos of the war.
While the young doctors are eager to help in any way they can, they soon realize that they are not prepared for the brutal realities of war. They struggle to keep their emotions in check as they deal with wounded soldiers, some of whom are close to death. Meanwhile, Hawkeye and B.J. are forced to confront their own mortality and the constant danger that they face every day as they try to save lives.
The episode is full of the dry humor and wit that the show is known for, but also has moments of heart-wrenching drama. It's clear that the war is taking a toll on everyone, and no one is safe from its grip. Ultimately, The Young and The Restless is an episode about the power of new beginnings and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.