MASH's finale 'Goodbye, Farewell And Amen' is one of the most-watched episodes of all time, and one real-life detail proves just how big it was.
MASH's finale episode was such a major event that its impact on New York's sewers was easy to measure. Back before the internet or even the widespread use of VHS, TV fans had to catch a series live if they wanted to watch the latest episode or wait for a repeat. Throughout the '70s and early '80s, there were few shows as popular as MASH, which was pioneering in its combination of drama and comedy.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT MASH was almost canceled before season 2 due to bad ratings, but by the time it ended in 1983, it was appointment television for many. It came to an end after eleven seasons with MASH finale "Goodbye, Farewell And Amen," a TV movie that saw the end of the Korean War and the 4077th being sent home.
MASH's Finale Saw 1 Million New Yorkers Flushing At The Same Time A few minutes after MASH's "Goodbye, Farewell And Amen," many New Yorkers dried their tears before heading straight to the bathroom. In fact, according to UPI, approximately one million people in New York went to the toilet at the same time, as the city's sewers were flooded with 6.7 million gallons of water at once.
"We don't know of any instantaneous increase in water usage that would match this," said Barrett. This piece of trivia surrounding MASH's finale later led to a myth that New York's sewers actually broke in the aftermath, which has since been debunked. Still, it speaks to how captivated audiences were in 1983 that at least a million people held out on going to the restroom for fear of missing out on something.
MASH's Finale Broke TV Viewership Records According to Statista, around 106 million viewers tuned in to watch the MASH finale, making it the most-watched TV episode of all time. It kept that record for 25 years until Super Bowl XLIV took the crown. Still, in terms of scripted shows - particularly finale episodes - "Goodbye, Farewell And Amen" is still on top.
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