MASH Finale: Most Watched TV Episode in History
The final episode of M*A*S*H aired to an estimated 106 to 125 million American viewers, securing its place as the most-watched television broadcast in history. This massive audience proved that a single narrative could unite a nation on a shared emotional level, setting a benchmark for cultural impact that no subsequent series finale has matched.
February 28, 1983
43 years ago
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