Ep 1. Too Many Cooks

Hawkeye and B.J. are having a dinner party to celebrate their first year as roommates, and they invite everyone from the 4077th. Margaret brings a pot roast, Klinger brings lamb chops, and Winchester brings champagne. However, chaos ensues as everyone else also brings a dish, and the small living quarters of the Swamp become overcrowded with too many cooks in the kitchen.

As the night progresses, tensions rise and tempers flare as everyone tries to offer their own opinions on how to prepare the food. Arguments break out over whether to use salt or paprika, and whether to add more butter or olive oil. Meanwhile, a wounded soldier arrives in need of treatment, adding to the already stressful situation.

The episode explores the dynamics between the different characters as they navigate the crowded and chaotic evening. Hawkeye and B.J. struggle to maintain control over their own living space, while Winchester's elitism clashes with the working-class sensibilities of the rest of the group. Klinger's desperate attempts to impress the other characters with his culinary skills only irritate them further.

As the night wears on, the group becomes increasingly exhausted and irritated, and it seems as though the dinner party may be a total disaster. However, a moment of compassion from one character to another helps to break the tension and allows everyone to come together in celebration.

Ultimately, the episode is a commentary on the challenges of living in close quarters with people from different backgrounds and personalities, and the potential for conflict that arises when too many people try to cook in the same kitchen. It also highlights the importance of compassion and understanding in maintaining relationships with those around us, even in stressful situations.