A common plot in MASH is to try to celebrate something and keep the guest of honor out of his digs. Mildred Potter sends a letter to Hawkeye, saying that by saving her money, she has paid off the mortgage on the house. She asks Pierce to throw a mortgage burning party. Of course, nothing goes easy because they are trying to decorate Potter's quarters, requiring them to keep him away. He, on the other hand, becomes quite suspicious and believes Mildred has done something crazy with their money. In another story, a sniper has hit a young lieutenant in the spine. His men, loyal to him, decide if he can't walk again, they will kill the North Korean who shot him, in cold blood. The latter is actually a more interesting offering.
2 Reviews
R*E*V*E*N*G*E
safenoe9 November 2020
I agree with one of the reviewers that the subplot was more compelling than the one main one. One thing is common - settling debts. Hence the episode title. In the Potter main plot, the debt is Mildred paying off the mortgage. In the much more serious subplot, questions are raised about what constitutes murder in war. No easy answer.
See also
Awards | FAQ | User Ratings | External Reviews | Metacritic Reviews
