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Tell Me Lies is one of those shows that gets under your skin, and the soundtrack is a big reason why. From MGMT to Amy Winehouse, the songs mirror every messy twist between Lucy and Stephen.
If you're wondering which tracks you heard and in which scene, we've got you. Here's your complete breakdown of the Tell Me Lies soundtrack across both seasons, episode by episode.
Tell Me Lies Season 1: The music that pulled us into Lucy and Stephen’s chaos
Episode 1: “Lightning Strikes”
* "Doin' It Right" by FEIN: Plays during a car ride that sets the tone for Lucy's college arrival.
* "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley: In Tell Me Lies, Lucy gets ready for a party, champagne in hand:
* "Time to Pretend" by MGMT: Soundtracks Lucy's big move-in at Baird College.
* "Bounce If You Want To" by Da Wolf Pac: The frat party comes alive.
* "Drops of Jupiter" by Train: Hits during a memorial scene, heavy with emotion.
* "That's Right" by Marcus Latief Scott: Lucy blends into the party crowd.
* "We Gon Party Tonight" by The DeeKompressors feat. Rae: Bree hooks up while Lucy wanders and ends up sick:
* "Breezeblocks" by alt-J: Stephen plants a forehead kiss on Lucy in this episode of Tell Me Lies.
* "Gangsta" by Tune-Yards: Stephen spends the night with Diana.
* "Addicted to Love" by Florence + the Machine: Lucy alone, Stephen stares at his reflection.
Episode 2: “Hot-Blooded”
* "Heartbeats" by The Knife: Lucy and Stephen's dinner date sparks her dreams of being a travel writer.
* "Everlasting Light" by The Black Keys: Stephen walks away from Lucy, only to end up at Diana's in this episode of Tell Me Lies.
* "Hold You" by Bora York: Lucy, Bree, and Pippa smoke in their dorm.
* "Can't Believe a Single Word" by VHS or Beta: Pre-game vibes, Stephen tries to lift Wrigley's mood.
* "Wait No More" by Impirio & Emazin: Stephen downs a beer solo.
* "Powa" by Tune-Yards: Lucy shows up at Stephen's door, and they hook up.
Episode 3: “We Don’t Touch, We Collide”
* "Guilty Filthy Soul" by AWOLNATION: Wrigley sits with a doctor.
* "Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse: Stephen and Diana fall back into intimacy.
* "Nantes" by Beirut: Wrigley and Pippa share a hug in this episode of Tell Me Lies.
* "The Chain" by Kerala Dust: Stephen scrolls through photos, lost in thought.
Episode 4: “Take Off Your Pants and Jacket”
* "I Was Born to Haunt You" by Howling Slayer: Bree's bathroom prep for Halloween.
* "I Believe" by Simian Mobile Disco: The Halloween party kicks off.
* "Steady, As She Goes" by The Raconteurs: Bree loses her virginity to Tim in this episode of Tell Me Lies.
* "TBA" by TBA: Bree and Tim hook up again.
* "My Time" by Sucré: Stephen in a business meeting.
* "Starts Right Now" by Chasner & Afrojack: Lucy and friends arrive at the party.
* "Sunrise" by Yeasayer: Lucy sneaks out to Stephen's room and lies next to him.
Episode 5: “Merry F*cking Christmas”
* "Brutal Hearts" by Bedouin Soundclash feat. Coeur De Pirate: Lucy wraps up a chat with Max.
* "Heartbeats" by Jose Gonzalez: Stephen's awkward talk with his mom cuts into Lucy's family holiday.
* "Looky Here" by YMMI: Lucy talks with Parker in this episode of Tell Me Lies.
* "On Call" by Kings of Leon: Lucy enters Macy's old bedroom, overwhelmed.
Episode 6: “And I’m Sorry If I Dissed You”
* "Go It Alone" by Beck: Stephen takes a bus ride.
* "Into the Dark" by Private Dancer: Stephen trains with Wrigley and Evan.
* "Smoke & Drink" by O-Face Productions: A party heats up in this episode of Tell Me Lies.
* "U Can Talk" by Mikel Giffin: Wrigley collapses under the weight of drugs.
* "Such Great Heights" by The Postal Service: Stephen finds Lucy at a party.
Episode 7: “Castle on a Cloud”
* "Young Folks" by Peter, Bjorn, and John: Evan heads out.
* "Kick You to the Curb" by Pony Up: Boat scene with Evan and friends.
* "Working Man" by Penicillin Baby: Wrigley drinks too much.
* "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie: Bree and Evan share a kiss.
* "Smile Like You Mean It" by The Killers: Wrigley apologizes to Evan.
Episode 8: “Don’t Go Wasting Your Emotion”
* "Chicago (Demo)" by Sufjan Stevens: Pippa has a private moment.
* "Valerie" by The Zutons: Lucy goes to a choir event with Stephen.
* "Where's Your Head At" by Basement Jaxx: Diana closes a tense chat with Stephen.
* "I Remember" by deadmau5 & Kaskade: Party continues.
* "Lover's Spirit" by Broken Social Scene: Charlie tells Pippa she isn't "dateable."
Episode 9: “Sugar, We’re Going Down Swinging”
* "Sugar, We're Going Down Swinging" by Yo Majesty: Drew's dorm sequence.
* "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)" by Arcade Fire: Stephen tries reaching Lucy.
* "Everything In Its Right Place" by Radiohead: Pippa exits Lucy's dorm.
Episode 10: “The Bedroom of Our Friends”
* "Inside and Out" by Feist: Stephen and Macy hook up.
* "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)" by Arcade Fire: Stephen drives Macy drunk.
* "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers: Stephen reunites with Diana at a house party.
* "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley: Lucy wakes up beside Evan.
* "Way Down We Go" by KALEO: Stephen greets his fiancée, Lydia.
Tell Me Lies Season 2: The soundtrack that matched the unraveling
Episode 1: “You Got a Reaction, Didn’t You?”
* "Heads Will Roll" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Bree recalls being friend-zoned by Evan.
* "Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani: Lucy faces herself in the mirror.
* "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance" by Vampire Weekend: Stephen sits down with
Diana's father.
* "Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games" by Of Montreal: Lucy notices her makeup slipping in this episode of Tell Me Lies.
* "Knew I'd Find You Here" by Sam Clines & Caleb Harris: Lucy and Bree visit a professor's home.
* "Place to Be" by Ben Gortmaker: Lucy and Diana talk about Marianne.
* "Crazy" by Cat Missal: Lucy confronts Stephen, while Pippa kisses Diana.
Episode 2: “I Shall Now Perform a 180 Flip-Flop”
* "Happy Birthday to You" by Cast: Bree's birthday bash begins.
* "We Own That" by Dominique Larue: The party keeps rolling.
* "You Owe Me an IOU" by Hot Hot Heat: Pippa hugs Bree.
* "If I Had My Way" by Chauncey Jacks: Bree meets Oliver at a bar.
* "Feed Me Diamonds" by MNDR: Bree and Oliver's first kiss.
* "Kissing the Lipless" by The Shins: Bree deepens her connection with Oliver.
Episode 3: “I Can See Right Through Myself”
* "Thea (Twin Shadow Remix)" by Goldfrapp: Lucy heads into a party in this episode of Tell Me Lies.
* "The Music Won't Stop" by Musou Music: Diana chats with her mother.
* "Is This It" by The Strokes: Pippa confronts Wrigley.
Episode 4: “Just Stable Children”
* "Ms. Jackson" by Outkast: Stephen in a car scene.
* "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" by The Postal Service: Evan kisses Molly at a bar.
* "The Youth" by MGMT: Lucy agrees to "nice sex" with Leo.
Episode 5: “Evil, Ornery, Scandalous, and Evil”
* "Where Is My Mind?" by Pixies: Diana cries in a wig.
* "Two Hand Touch" by Bleach: Lucy and Leo at a party.
* "First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes: Diana and Pippa joke about friendship.
Episode 6: “Do Your Dirty Words Come Out to Play?”
* "Roses" by The Chainsmokers feat. ROZES: Bree wraps up a moment with Evan.
* "Girl" by Martin Felix Kazmarski: Stephen and Diana arrive at Thanksgiving in this episode of Tell Me Lies.
* "Looking for Smoke Signals" by Simon Diamond: Bree smokes with Diana.
* "Walk It Out" by Unk: Thanksgiving drinking game escalates, Stephen slaps Leo.
* "I Like It" by Chris Brush: The party rolls on.
* "A Lack of Color" by Death Cab for Cutie: Lucy alone in a bedroom.
* "Look What You've Done" by Jet: Lucy and Stephen talk on campus.
Episode 7: “Castle on a Cloud”
* "Purple Shadowz" by Dubby Mac: Bree looks at photos.
* "My Moon My Man" by Feist: Oliver confesses love to Bree.
* "Do What You Want" by Moving Castles: Lucy and Pippa in the bathroom.
* "All These Things That I've Done" by The Killers: Stephen begs Lucy to take him back in Tell Me Lies.
Episode 8: “Don’t Struggle Like That, Or I Will Only Love You More”
* "Everything Pulls Me to You" by Robert Lord: Bree prepares for her wedding.
* "Fitzpleasure" by alt-J: Stephen knocks on Lucy's door.
* "Strong" by London Grammar: Bree and Oliver break up.
* "My Christmas List" by Get It Done & Pap Star: Wrigley drinks with Drew in this episode of Tell Me Lies.
* "Another Hip Hop Christmas" by Oliver Grey feat. Samantha Blanchard: Holiday party buzz.
* "Taxi Cab" by Vampire Weekend: Diana meets her father at Baird.
* "Mr. Brightside" by Cast: Lucy with Stephen, while Bree overhears a secret recording.
The Tell Me Lies soundtrack is as intoxicating as the relationships it has. Every song, whether it's MGMT or Taxi Cab, feels like a mirror of every character's spiral.
The music doesn't just play in the background of Tell Me Lies; it tells the story right along with them. If you loved the drama, revisiting the soundtrack is like slipping back into the world of Baird College, messy, magnetic, and unforgettable.
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