Lieutenant Watson was a nurse who made two credited appearances in Season 2 of the M*A*S*H TV series, "Hot Lips and Empty Arms" and "Officers Only". Two other uncredited appearances in "Dear Dad... Three" and "The Incubator" are also described in this article because there is some continuity in the character. The part of Lieutenant Watson was the second credited role for actress Sheila Lauritsen who is also one of the five nurses in the opening sequence shown running towards the chopper pad. Prior to this, Lauritsen had played the role of Lieutenant Hardy.