Goodbye, Farewell and Amen

"Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" is a television film that served as the series finale of the American television series M*A*S*H. The 2 1/2-hour episode first aired on CBS on February 28, 1983, ending the series' original run. The episode was written by eight collaborators, including series star Alan Alda, who also directed.

"Goodbye, Farewell and Amen"
M*A*S*H episode
Episode no.Season 11
Episode 16
Directed byAlan Alda
Written byAlan Alda
Burt Metcalfe
John Rappaport
Dan Wilcox
Thad Mumford
Elias Davis
David Pollock
Karen Hall
Production code9-B04
Original air dateFebruary 28, 1983 (1983-02-28)
Running time2 hours
Guest appearances

The episode's plot chronicles the final days of the Korean War at the 4077th MASH; it features several storylines intended to show the war's effects on the individual personnel of the unit and to bring closure to the series. After the ceasefire goes into effect, the members of the 4077th throw a party before taking down the camp for the last time. After tear-filled goodbyes, the main characters go their separate ways, leading to the final scene of the series.

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