Me Out | [s3e16] Deal
(Allan Arbus): The psychiatrist joins the game, famously remarking, "Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice—pull down your pants and slide on the ice."
(Edward Winter): The paranoid intelligence officer makes a memorable appearance, attempting to shut down the game and demanding a "private" medical examination.
is Season 3, Episode 16 of the classic television series M*A*S*H . Originally aired on December 4, 1974, this episode is a fan favorite centered around a long-running, high-stakes poker game that is repeatedly interrupted by the chaos of the Korean War. Episode Overview [S3E16] Deal Me Out
: The game is constantly paused for "meat" (incoming wounded). At one point, the surgeons continue their poker conversation over an operating table, much to the chagrin of the more rigid staff members.
: The poker game includes Hawkeye, Trapper, Henry Blake, Klinger, Father Mulcahy, and guest stars Captain "Spearchucker" Jones and Captain Sam Pak (played by Pat Morita). The Interlopers : (Allan Arbus): The psychiatrist joins the game, famously
: Attempting to stop the "gambling," Frank only succeeds in making himself the target of the others' practical jokes. Major Plot Points
: "Deal Me Out" is often cited as a quintessential M*A*S*H episode because it perfectly balances the "gallows humor" of the surgeons with the stark reality of the operating room. Episode Overview : The game is constantly paused
For those looking to watch or revisit this episode, it is available on platforms like Hulu and Disney+ in select regions.