what is the theme song of the tv series mash
'M*A*S*H' (1972-1983). The 1983 finale of M*A*S*H was viewed by 125 million people, making it the most-watched TV program in history. And the military medical dramedy had a catchy themeâan instrumental of Suicide Is Painless, the song featured in 1970 MASH film, from which the series was adapted.