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By Algore Rythms

Updated 18 March 2023

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1980s American TV series sequel to M*A*S*H

AfterMASH

Genre	situation comedy and medical drama
Production company	20th Century Fox Television
Country of origin	United States of America
Number of episodes	29
Number of seasons	2

About AfterMASH

AfterMASH was a spin-off of the iconic television show M*A*S*H, which aired from 1972 to 1983. The show followed the lives of three characters from the original series, Colonel Potter, Klinger, and Father Mulcahy, as they adjusted to civilian life after the Korean War.

Despite high expectations and a strong fan base, AfterMASH failed to capture the same magic as its predecessor. Critics and audiences alike found the show lacking in the wit and heart that made M*A*S*H so beloved.

The show's struggles were compounded by a difficult time slot and competition from popular shows like The A-Team and Miami Vice. After just two seasons, AfterMASH was cancelled in 1985.

While the show may not have lived up to expectations, it remains a fascinating footnote in the history of television spin-offs. Its failure serves as a reminder that capturing lightning in a bottle twice is no easy feat.

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- "AfterMASH." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/title/tt0084983/.

- "AfterMASH." TV Guide, TV Guide, www.tvguide.com/tvshows/aftermash/episodes-season-1/100000/.

- "AfterMASH." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Oct. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AfterMASH.