Dialing In

Thom Yorke

Title theme

Nelle tue braccia - Remastered 2021

Carlo Rustichelli

The song plays as Dave cooks at home and talks with Ashley about his book. The gentle Italian ballad contrasts their quiet domestic moment, hinting at longing beneath the surface before the chaos of the investigation ramps up.

Feigning Love

David Lawrence

Playing in the backgrond in Dave's home.

Bang!

AJR

The upbeat pop energy kicks off as Dave and Ashley talk, transitioning into Michelle's celebration at the bar; the infectious “Bang!” captures the messy explosion of emotions as secrets build to a boiling point.

Motels and Highways

Zach Williams and The Reformation

Playing in the background of the bar.

Feelin' All Right

Sklly

Playing in the background of the bar.

Good Rats

Dropkick Murphys

A raucous Celtic punk anthem thunders as the show reveals Dave as the true arsonist. The wild energy matches the shock and chaos, punctuating the final twist where loyalties combust and everything the team knows gets upended.

ARENA

CHANTARA

Flashback.

Dialing In

Thom Yorke

Title theme

What About Me?

Moving Pictures

Emmett talks with his dad, then Dave tries awkwardly to bond at home, cleaning and reflecting as "What About Me?" plays. The song’s plaintive mood fits Dave’s feeling like an outsider in his own family, puzzled and yearning for connection.

Compression

I Marc 4

Dave sits at his desk, buried in drafts, alternately staring off and typing. As "Compression" hums in the background, the camera drifts between coffee cups, scribbled pages, and Dave’s furrowed brow. The music’s tight, anxious rhythm underlines Dave’s mental block and mounting pressure to pour himself honestly into the book; the scene is solitary, inward, and the funk-laden beat makes his struggle to express himself feel almost physical.

Acidic

Network Music Ensemble

Playing in the background of Coop's.

Moment Of Joy

Firebug

After a tense parole hearing, transitions show Dave resting next to Ashley, then a woman washing her car before her BMW is attacked by arson. The song ironically highlights fleeting moments of peace before chaos, contrasting calm and violence.

We Can't Stop

Karate Bikes

During Sophie’s birthday party, the energetic indie vibe fills the house; kids and adults celebrate together. The song’s carefree anthem reflects hope and resilience as family issues momentarily fade for Sophie’s big celebration.

Dialing In

Thom Yorke

Title theme

Justo´n

Control Machete

Michelle enters a cockfighting ring and reunites with her brother at this underground scene, the track’s edgy vibe matches the gritty, chaotic atmosphere perfectly.

Come the Reckoning

Sky Walker

Playing in the background of the bar.

Heroes - 2017 Remaster

David Bowie

With "Heroes" blasting, Dave indulges in an intense S&M scene—dancing, flirting, then dangerously ‘streaking’ his partner with fire. The song’s mix of hope and dark irony underlines Dave’s fearless descent into chaos and dangerous pleasure, making the moment chilling and unforgettable.

Don't Give up on Us

David Soul

Dave drives alone to the conference, clearly worn out, singing along half-heartedly. The wistful, pleading lyrics echo his denial about his unraveling life and failing relationships.

Crazy (In the Style of Gnarls Barkley) [Karaoke Version]

The Karaoke Channel

Playing from car audio.

Turn the lights

Saul Glass

Playing in background of the bar.

Ghosts

Mapache

Playing in background of the bar.

Love Letters

Ketty Lester

Brenda quietly does dishes at home while the couple prepares for bed, unaware they’re targeted. “Love Letters” adds tragic irony as love turns to loss in the final moments of calm.

When I'm Back On My Feet Again

Michael Bolton

Dave drives and as he passes the fresh scene of a devastating house fire, he smiles a little, like he’s feeding off the chaos and destruction behind him. The lyrics play ironically, hinting at Dave’s twisted resilience and refusal to stop, even as everything burns.

Dialing In

Thom Yorke

Title theme

Porno

Coyle Girelli

In the closing minutes, as "Porno" by Coyle Girelli drifts in, Freddy is raw and shaken after a series of confrontations and painful confessions about aging out of foster care. Dave is nearby, reeling from being outed and exposed, while Brenda- who earlier tried to show Freddy kindness- now glimpses the real danger in him, her fear palpable. The song’s haunting melancholy echoes Freddy’s alienation and everyone’s exhaustion. Its vibe perfectly matches the fragile calm, the sense of regret, and the desperate grasp for connection between damaged souls in this quietly devastating scene. End credits.

The Seventh Son

Mose Allison

Plays as Dave gets his “hero” moment—being celebrated at a restaurant. The playful jazz underlines the absurdity and swagger of his undeserved celebrity, highlighting the show’s ongoing tension between image and reality as Dave revels in his success while the audience knows what lurks beneath.

Holding Out for a Hero - From "Footloose" Soundtrack

Bonnie Tyler

The song blares at Dave’s post-arrest party at a bar, where everyone toasts him as the hero of the hour. The energetic anthem is used ironically, amping up the celebratory mood just as Dave starts to sense that colleagues may be onto him. It’s a sharp, darkly comic contrast to his unraveling personal life.

March Of The Pigs

Nine Inch Nails

Cranks up during a chaotic, tense sequence at the party as Dave loses control—someone sucker-punches him, and the mood devolves from celebration to suspicion, echoing Dave’s fractured psyche and the collapse of his “hero” façade. The track’s intensity matches the spiraling paranoia and violence.

The Parting Glass

boygenius

As "The Parting Glass" plays, Freddy sits in his cell, quietly tying sheets together. Lost in thought, he relives snatches of kindness from his life—Brenda washing his hair, moments of gentle touch, glimpses of rare joy. The music swells while Freddy contemplates—then attempts—and hangs himself, the haunting song underscoring the sadness of his journey and highlighting how fleeting compassion can shape a broken soul’s farewell.

East Jesus Nowhere

Green Day

The episode erupts with the fallout from Gudsen’s rampage: he’s slipped surveillance, torched six locations, and left the department scrambling. Tensions soar in the squad room as blame is flung for losing both Gudsen and the tracker. The pounding, rebellious thrust of Green Day’s song sets the tone—mirroring both the literal chaos of multiple fires and the detectives’ loss of control. The scenes—messy, loud, and defiant—feel like a punch from the show itself, with Gudsen’s destructive obsession and the team’s desperate hunt colliding head-on with the track’s sermon against blind authority and hypocrisy.

Barracuda

Heart

As “Barracuda” kicks in, surveillance is in full swing: the squad is tailing Dave and Reba as they meet privately, each move shadowed by suspicion. Banter bristles with tension—each knows more than they say, tiptoeing around the truth while the watchers outside try to piece it all together. The swaggering, predatory riff of “Barracuda” matches the mutual circling—hunters and hunted, with everyone playing a role. The song’s energy perfectly mirrors the dangerous, sexy, high-stakes game both inside the room and out.

Was I Just Another One

Gregory Alan Isakov

The scene is a gut punch: Michelle, raw and emotionally spent after a season of betrayals, accidentally kills Steven. Flashbacks flicker between their early connection and the gradual disintegration of trust, showing the complicated, toxic push-pull that brought them to this breaking point. The song’s gentle ache underlines the tragedy—not just of the killing, but of the love that got twisted along the way. End credits

The Sky Is Broken

Moby

Montage of Michelle arriving to the scene of the fire.

Jump Into The Fire

Harry Nilsson

Driving recklessly into a wildfire, Dave's obsession with fire alarms Michelle. After he deliberately crashes their car, she arrests him at gunpoint.

Don't Leave Me This Way

Thelma Houston

During a tense interrogation, Michelle confronts Dave with his past and the evidence against him. The psychological pressure causes Dave to unravel, leading to his eventual confession.