Burghoff left M*A*S*H in 1979 after the seventh season because of burnout and a desire to spend more time with his family, though he returned the following season to film a special two-part farewell episode, "Goodbye Radar". He explained, "Family, to me, became the most important thing...

Does Radar make it home in MASH?

Returning to the 4077th with it, Klinger is met with a heroes' welcome. Radar now realizes that the camp can survive without him if they need to, and he finally decides to go home.

Who replaces Radar on MASH?

Klinger is picked to replace Radar as company clerk, but with the unit still in dire straits without a generator, and Klinger being unable to get the hang of his new duties, Radar decides to stay on at the 4077th.