
Members of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital care for the injured during the Korean War and use humor to escape from the horror and depression of the situation. Among the 4077's people are Capts. Benjamin "Hawkeye" Pierce and "Trapper John" McIntire, Majs. Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan and Frank Burns, and Cpl. Walter "Radar" O'Reilly.

A sudden deluge of wounded at the 4077th is followed by a fire and a rainstorm.

A rumor that the 4077th is going to "bug out" becomes grossly exaggerated until it is believed the entire Chinese army is attacking the camp.

A rumor that the 4077th is going to "bug out" becomes grossly exaggerated until it is believed the entire Chinese army is attacking the camp.

Famed newscaster Clete Roberts visits the 4077th for a report on the feelings of the people stationed there.