Clean Slate soundtrack guide: A complete list of all songs in Prime Video's latest comedy show

If you have been craving a sitcom with the vibe of a classic feel-good comedy of the nineties, you could try tuning in to the new Prime Video series, Clean Slate. The show is about a trans woman named Desiree Slate (played by Laverne Cox), who returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama, after staying apart from her father for over two decades.

Desiree had left town as a guy named Desmond, and was living in New York all these years, while her father Harry (George Wallace), who owns the Slate Family Car Wash in Alabama, was unaware of Desmond having embraced an identity as a trans woman.

Unlike many parents who might have reacted with shock or disappointment to the situation, Harry is only mildly surprised. He is just happy that his child has come back home, and thus their emotional yet comedic journey begins.

Clean Slate focuses on Desiree rebuilding her relationship with her father and forming bonds with the other residents of her hometown, especially Opal, the young girl who becomes like a little sister, and Mack, who shares a great chemistry with Desiree.

Apart from the narrative, the first season of Clean Slate also includes numerous songs all through the eight episodes that you might want to explore. Keep reading to know about the songs featured in the series, and take a look at our complete guide to the songs.

A complete list of songs in Season 1 of the series Clean Slate

George Wallace (right) plays Harry (Image via Prime Video)

Amazon Prime Video have dropped all the eight episodes of Clean Slate Season 1 on February 6, 2025, and as mentioned above, the show narrates lighthearted story that emphasizes love and belonging. To capture this essence, the makers incorporate several songs. Here's a complete list of songs of the show:

Episode 1: Desiree. And Whatnot.

George Wallace portrays Harry (Image via Prime Video)

Clean Slate Season 1 Episode 1 kicks off with Harry heading to his beloved Slate Family Car Wash and leaving his business card on every vehicle he thinks could do with his business' service. A few minutes into the episode, Harry is happy to see his child and asks Desiree to join him for dinner.

The songs featured in Episode 1:

For Once in My Life by Stevie Wonder
What You See is What You Get by Daryl Hall & John Oates

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Episode 3: Opal's Day Off

Desiree and Opal are like sisters (Image via Prime Video)

In Clean Slate Season 1 Episode 3, Opal — who is the daughter of one of Harry's employees, Mack — is expelled from school. So, to make things better for her, Desiree plans an outing. The songs that viewers hear in the episode are:

Work for It (feat. LÒNIS) by Daphne Willis & LÒNIS
Insidious 8 by Robert Armani, Dolby D
I Got the Moves by Devin Hoffman, Radicchio Nash & Dennis Padula
Going For The Juggler by Daniel Holter & Mark Robertson

Episode 4: Chrome Jesus

Desiree is passionate about art (Image via Prime Video)

Episode 4 of Clean Slate focuses on Opal and Mack coming up with a unique idea to attract more customers at the car wash, while Desiree plans to attend the Sunday prayer service at the church. The songs played in the episode include:

You’re The Best by Joe Esposito
High Life by SONNY OH!
Every Praise by Hezekiah Walker
Hard to Say I’m Sorry by Chicago

Episode 5: Closer Than They Appear

Just as the episode title suggests, the bond between Desiree and Harry bond continues to grow stronger. However, Harry unexpectedly faces a health crisis during a driving lesson with Desiree, and is looked after by his daughter. The two songs that were used in Clean Slate Episode 5 are:

Get Up and Get Out by Clint Stacey
Boogie Night Bar by Mazelo Nostra

While Harry's health becomes Desiree's priority, the episode also features several comedic moments.

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Episode 6: Pillars

The sixth episode of Clean Slate follows an election day in the town, with Desiree and Mack ensuring the car wash runs smoothly. The songs in this episode are:

Dynamite Feels So Right by Blues Saraceno
Stick It To The Man by Archie Thompson
Me So Horny by The 2 Live Crew
Stand Up and Be Counted by Aaron Kaplan
Will the Circle Be Unbroken by Aaron Kaplan & Jamison Hollister

Episode 7: Mess and Magic

The penultimate episode is about Louis and Desiree enjoying a Mardi Gras celebration and the duo is later joined by Harry and Ella. The songs in Episode 7 include:

When The Saints Go Marching In by Lomax & Barker
This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan
Crescent City by Lucinda Williams
Problématique by Kim Petras
Padam Padam by Kylie Minogue
Now (Drumcomplex Remix) by C. Y. B.
I Wanna Go (feat. K. O. The Legend) by Photronique

Episode 8: Born Again... Again

Desiree won't leave her hometown now (Image via Prime Video)

The Clean Slate Season 1 finale is also filled with engaging songs:

I Want Someone Badly by Jeff Buckley & Shudder to Think
Rain On Me by Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga
You’re the Best by Joan “Bean” Esposito
Heart’s Content by Brandi Carlile
My Babe by Art Neville
Can You Handle My Love by Nine One One

The series ends with Desiree's decision to stay in her hometown instead of returning to New York. She not only has Harry beside her now, but also an incredibly supportive community of her hometown and the man she loves.