M*A*S*H

When Colonel Potter determines the unit requires a morale‑boosting exercise, he appoints Klinger as acting company commander, placing him in charge of the troops for the event. As a result, Klinger assumes full responsibility for leading the company throughout the morale‑building activity.

'Twas the Day After Christmas is a programme presented as an episode. It belongs to the episode genre, delivering a self‑contained narrative that follows the festive period. The title places the story in the immediate aftermath of Christmas, setting the tone for a brief, focused plot. In this episode Colonel Potter decides that his staff need a morale‑boosting activity. To carry out the plan he appoints Corporal Klinger to act as the company commander for the exercise. Klinger's new role puts him in charge of organising and leading the troops during the morale‑building task, shifting his usual duties to a temporary command position. The change in responsibility forces Klinger to adapt quickly, balancing the expectations of his superiors with the need to energise the staff. As the appointed commander, he must devise an approach that satisfies Colonel Potter's aim of lifting spirits while maintaining the unit's cohesion. He also needs to ensure the activity remains appropriate for the time of year, and he can't afford to let the exercise fall flat. Through this short stint in command, Klinger experiences a different perspective on leadership within the company. The episode uses his assignment to show how a simple morale‑boosting initiative can reshape responsibilities and highlight the dynamics between rank and duty in a post‑Christmas setting.