User Reviews

Any show that lasts as long as M*A*S*H is bound to show signs of erosion. This 10th season installment, sans the OR, finds Colonel Potter having to take a driving class from none other than Rizzo. In the other main story point, B.J. receives another letter from Peg. This time, his beloved wife informs him she's taken a job to help pay off their second mortgage. Both plots are lukewarm at best. Potter's riding of Rizzo is amusing, and as usual G.W. Bailey delivers. The biggest issue with this episode regards B.J., whose self pity is insufferable. Mike Farrell is a terrific actor, but at times he overacted Hunnicutt. I'm not sure why he felt the need to inject his own misery on the others in the camp, as if his suffering was far greater than anyone else's. Margaret, in one of her most underrated scenes, straightens B.J. out. His rage was justifiable and understandable when Erin mistook Radar for her dad. This was full on wallowing and it doesn't play well.

BJ gets all grizzled when he learns his wife takes up a job as a busgirl at a diner, and he's not at all thrilled. He goes on a gambling spree to help pay off the second mortgage, much to the consternation of all around. Rizzo plays a prominent part in this episode.