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China Beach S2E14 — After Burner

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China Beach•Season 2•Episode 14

After Burner

8.1/10 · 56 votesApr 5, 1989

Ranked #13 of 17 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

McMurphy goes through the emotional wringer when Natch Austen returns to China Beach after six months as an MIA. Lila cares for the ""pet"" of a wounded G.I. Boonie and KC have trouble with the on-the-make hustler who's now in command of the Jet Set.

Written byCarol Flint

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Dana Delany

Dana Delany

Colleen McMurphy

Marg Helgenberger

Marg Helgenberger

KC Koloski

Michael Boatman

Michael Boatman

Samuel Beckett

Nancy Giles

Nancy Giles

Frankie Bunsen

Jeff Kober

Jeff Kober

Dodger Winslow

Robert Picardo

Robert Picardo

Dick Richard

Concetta Tomei

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Lila Garreau

Brian Wimmer

Brian Wimmer

Boonie Lanier

Megan Gallagher

Megan Gallagher

Wayloo Marie Holmes

Nan Woods

Nan Woods

Cherry White

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Carol Flint

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Episode Summary

"After Burner" is episode 14 of China Beach season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 56 votes, ranking #13 of 17 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Written by Carol Flint, it aired on April 5, 1989.

Next: E15 · Promised Land Best of Season 2