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M*A*S*H was one of the good ones. It was a television show that went over for 11 seasons and over 200 episodes. While it was full of funny moments, it also had some of the saddest moments on television. The series was set in an active warzone, so to make it realistic, they covered some heavy stuff. The show really changed TV history. Here are some of the saddest moments from M*A*S*H. How many do you remember? Which scenes made you cry when you watched them? 1. Their mail calls Mail call / CBS While this isn't about a specific scene, many of the scenes were they receive mail was heartbreaking. It showed the toll missing home took on the team. Do you remember any scenes where they talked to someone back home and it was really sad? We sure do! 2. When Frank had a broken heart Margaret engaged / CBS Frank and Margaret had an illicit relationship, but Frank really loved her. When Margaret got engaged to Lt. Col. Donald Penobscott, you can just see Frank's heartbreak. While he was kind of an idiot at times, you couldn't help but feel bad for him in that scene. 3. When Col. Potter is the only one left Col. Potter / CBS In season 8, they show Col. Potter in World War I. Potter and four friends hide and find lots of brandy. They decide to drink some but save the last bottle for whoever survives. Potter is the only one left. You can see him toast the friends he's lost. 4. When Margaret's dog dies Margaret / CBS Any time a dog dies on screen, I just can't handle it! This was no exception. Margaret befriends a stray dog and then finds out that it was hit by a Jeep. Margaret generally didn't show any emotions, so seeing her break down was really tough. 5. Margaret's divorce Margaret's wedding / CBS Margaret really had a tough time! Sadly, her marriage to Lt. Col. Donald Penobscott ended in divorce on the series. He ends up leaving to go back to America and it breaks her heart. Read onto the NEXT page for even more sad moments from M*A*S*H. 6. When Radar leaves Radar leaves / CBS Radar was considered one of the funniest people on the base. There was a two-part episode called "Good-Bye Radar," and his farewell party was interrupted by the reality of war. 7. When Winchester survives Winchester / CBS Okay, this seems like a happy moment, but Winchester has a tough time dealing with his near-death experience. He tries to find the meaning of life and death and can't really wrap his head around why he survived and many others didn't. He seems to be haunted by his questions. 8. When Lt. Col. Henry Blake dies Lt. Col. Henry Blake / CBS One of the most depressing parts of the show was when Lt. Col. Henry Blake is about to go home and see his family and then he dies. The helicopter he is riding in gets shot down. M*A*S*H wanted to show the horrible realities of war. 9. When Trapper leaves Trapper / CBS Hawkeye and Trapper were best friends. Trapper gets his discharge orders early and has no choice but to leave without saying a word. Hawkeye is heartbroken that his friend is gone and he didn't even get to say goodbye. 10. The finale Finale / CBS Of course, we couldn't make this list without discussing the series finale. The final episode is considered one of the best series finals of all time. It was really bittersweet and made many fans cry. Did you tear up while watching the finale? How well do you remember the 'M*A*S*H' series finale?