The Unseen Finale
The M*A*S*H franchise is a significant part of American television history, but did you know its final episode never aired in the U.S. and remained lost for 30 years? The series, known for its unique blend of comedy and drama, ended with a lesser-known sequel, AfterMASH. This spinoff followed Colonel Potter, Father Mulcahy, and Klinger in a veteran’s hospital post-Korean War.
The Final Episode: "Wet Feet"
AfterMASH's intended finale, "Wet Feet," was an ordinary episode where the staff gets trapped in the hospital due to heavy rain. It wasn't designed as a series conclusion but became the franchise’s accidental finale. CBS chose to air a news special on tax reform in its slot, and the episode was never broadcast in America.
Why It Was Never Aired
The failure of AfterMASH, compounded by its poor second season ratings, led CBS to pull the plug swiftly. "Wet Feet" became almost impossible to view, further adding to the spinoff’s obscurity. It aired in some international markets but was largely forgotten in the U.S. The network’s lack of confidence in extending the M*A*S*H property meant no further attempts were made to air or revive the series.
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