Ep 3. Guerilla My Dreams
- TVPG
- October 1, 1979
- 24 min
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7.3 (536)
In season 8 episode 3 of M*A*S*H, entitled "Guerilla My Dreams," the 4077th is hit with multiple challenges all at once. First, they receive a group of wounded South Korean soldiers who were attacked by a group of guerrillas, and the doctors work quickly to save their lives.
At the same time, the camp is bombarded with more artillery than usual, causing everyone to be on high alert. To add to the chaos, the 4077th also receives a group of South Korean soldiers who are there to act as guards and protect the wounded soldiers from any further guerrilla attacks.
As tensions rise, particularly between the South Korean soldiers and the 4077th, Hawkeye and BJ try to find a way to ease the situation. Meanwhile, Radar is tasked with caring for a patient who insists on playing music at all hours of the day and night, causing him to lose sleep and patience.
Throughout the episode, the doctors deal with the trauma and aftermath of war, while simultaneously trying to navigate the challenges that arise within their own camp. As always, the characters' unique personalities and senses of humor provide a needed lightness to the heavy subject matter.
In "Guerilla My Dreams," the show continues to explore the complexities of war and its impact on those involved. It showcases the strength and resilience of the characters as they face difficult situations and grapple with the moral dilemmas of their profession.