Ep 3. Last Laugh

Hawkeye and Trapper are successful in winning a sleazy businessman, Lester Flatt, a stay of execution while they work to remove a bullet in his chest. However, prior to the surgery, they learn that the man had been a notorious practical jokester and a cruel person who caused pain and suffering to many people. After the surgery, Flatt loses his sense of humor and begs for death, but the doctors refuse, prompting him to take drastic measures. Despite efforts to save his life, Flatt ultimately passes away, and Hawkeye and Trapper reflect on the impact that humor and cruelty can have on people's lives. This episode explores the blurred line between humor and cruelty and the consequences that come with crossing that line.