<P> In the United States , the episode drew 105.97 million total viewers and a total audience of 121.6 million , more than both Super Bowl XVII and the Roots miniseries . The episode surpassed the single - episode ratings record that had been set by the Dallas episode that resolved the `` Who Shot J.R. ? '' cliffhanger . From 1983 until 2010 , Goodbye , Farewell and Amen remained the most watched television broadcast in American history , passed only in total viewership ( but not in ratings or share ) in February 2010 by Super Bowl XLIV . It still stands as the most - watched finale of any television series , as well as the most - watched episode . </P>
<P> In the United States , the episode drew 105.97 million total viewers and a total audience of 121.6 million , more than both Super Bowl XVII and the Roots miniseries . The episode surpassed the single - episode ratings record that had been set by the Dallas episode that resolved the `` Who Shot J.R. ? '' cliffhanger . From 1983 until 2010 , Goodbye , Farewell and Amen remained the most watched television broadcast in American history , passed only in total viewership ( but not in ratings or share ) in February 2010 by Super Bowl XLIV . It still stands as the most - watched finale of any television series , as well as the most - watched episode . </P>
how many viewers watched the last episode of mash
how many viewers watched the last episode of mash
105.97 million
105.97 million