Top 10 TV Series with the Best Soundtracks

The Top Ten

  1. Game of Thrones

    Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. The show is based on George R. R. Martin's book series A Song of Ice and Fire. The first book in the series is titled A Game of Thrones.

    While everything about this show is of the highest quality, it's no surprise that the soundtrack is excellent. From the magnificent intro to the beautiful and exciting songs and scores placed perfectly throughout the show, Game of Thrones is undeniably a masterpiece with a first-rate soundtrack.

    Listen to "The King's Arrival," and everything you once thought about TV soundtracks will change. All the music in this show is so well-fitted to what is happening in the scene. It is epic and brings out all the emotion (the emotion is usually either awe or sadness).

    On par with The Lord of the Rings OST.

  2. Doctor Who

    Doctor Who is a British science-fiction television programme broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The programme follows the adventures of the Doctor, an extraterrestrial member of a species known as the Time Lords.

    The Doctor travels through time and space in a ship called the TARDIS, which appears... read more

    I grew up with this show, and its incredible soundtrack is a part of my childhood. While I love Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad (not just the music, but those shows in general), they cannot compare to the beauty and magic of the sound of Doctor Who.

    Words cannot describe it - it's just breathtaking. It's some of the best music I have heard. It's up there with the music from The Lord of the Rings, Jaws, The Empire Strikes Back, and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

    If you ever have some time to spare, use that time to listen to the soundtrack of Series/Seasons 1-6. It's so, so good. Then watch the show if you haven't already. Then rewatch the show. Then listen to the music. Then watch it again.

    I'm listening to the music right now. This is my happy place.

  3. The X Files

    The X-Files is an American science fiction drama television series created by Chris Carter. The original series aired on the Fox network from September 10, 1993, to May 19, 2002. It was later revived for two additional seasons in 2016 and 2018 and also inspired two theatrical films.

  4. Twin Peaks

    Twin Peaks is an American mystery horror drama television series created by Mark Frost and David Lynch that premiered on April 8, 1990, on ABC. The series quickly became a cultural phenomenon and was praised for its surreal atmosphere and unconventional storytelling. It was revived in 2017 for a third... read more

    A beautiful score that sets the surreal yet down-to-earth atmosphere of the show. Angelo Badalamenti is a genius!

    Marvelous soundtrack throughout. Twin Peaks is a cult masterpiece!

  5. Breaking Bad

    Breaking Bad is an American crime drama television series created and produced by Vince Gilligan. The show originally aired on AMC for five seasons, from January 20, 2008, to September 29, 2013. It stars Bryan Cranston as a chemistry teacher who turns to methamphetamine production after a cancer diagnosis... read more

    An incredible blend of the finest songs from various genres, interwoven with the stunning original score, truly plays a part in the masterpiece that is Breaking Bad.

    I love this show so much!

    The way all sorts of different genres are incorporated - from classical to rap, ska, and reggae - along with Dave Porter's excellent original songs makes the show very special.

    There were many great soundtracks included, and the theme soundtrack was great too.

  6. Battlestar Galactica (2004)

    Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The franchise began with a television series that aired in 1978 and gained a strong cult following. It expanded to include a short-lived sequel series, novelizations, original novels, comic books, a board game... read more

    Clearly, the person composing this list forgot their hearing aid while watching BSG or quite simply never got around to it. Either offense is unforgivable given the nature of this top-ten endeavor.

    If the 80-episode series seems too daunting, you are more than welcome to listen to the soundtrack on YouTube without watching the series, but doing either would assure this fantastic composition a place at the top of this list.

    This should be number one. Game of Thrones is inferior to this emotional masterpiece. BSG isn't as famous and never will be. That's a shame because if you know anything about composing music, you know the amount of work Bear McCreary must have spent creating this perfect soundtrack.

    All I can say is it's on the same level as The Lord of the Rings and Braveheart, and that's saying a lot.

  7. Supernatural

    This haunting series follows the thrilling and terrifying journeys of Sam and Dean Winchester, two brothers who travel across America to battle supernatural forces. After their mother is killed by a demonic entity, their father raises them to become hunters of mysterious and deadly creatures.... read more

    With Dean manning the music, the soundtrack for the show can only be awesome. Because the driver picks the music, and shotgun shuts his cakehole.

    This show's soundtrack was a perfect blend of songs I already knew and loved, and songs that I fell in love with.

    This show has the best soundtrack of all time! I swear, almost every episode, I'm saying, "Hey, I LOVE that song!"

  8. LOST

    Lost is an American television drama series that originally aired on the American Broadcasting Company from September 22, 2004, to May 23, 2010, over six seasons, comprising a total of 121 episodes. Created by J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, and Jeffrey Lieber, the series follows the survivors of a commercial... read more

    I'm not usually someone who enjoys orchestral music with no words, but the soundtrack in LOST is just brilliant. I still occasionally go and listen to some of the tracks on Spotify. The nostalgic value, coupled with the emotional connection to what is, in my opinion, the greatest show of all time, cements this as far and away my favorite TV show soundtrack of all time.

    There are many great soundtracks out there, but the best has to be LOST. This soundtrack defines all the action, death, and mystery of the show. It's part of the reason why the show was so emotional.

    Without this soundtrack, the show would still be amazing, but not the same. It helps capture the audience, leaving them hungry for more.

  9. The Vampire Diaries

    The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural teen drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec. It is based on the novel series by L. J. Smith and aired on The CW from September 10, 2009, to March 10, 2017. Spanning eight seasons and 171 episodes, the show gained a large fanbase... read more

    Even though the show isn't great, the soundtrack is fantastic.

    I love every single song in this show.

    In my personal view, I love all the soundtracks from season 1 to the last season.

  10. La Femme Nikita

    Sean Callery and several high-quality bands created an absolutely precise mood for the best TV series of all time. It went really well with the great characters of Michael (Roy Dupuis) and Nikita (Peta Wilson).

    11. The Newcomers
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    Techno music that makes you want to dance to it.

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    13. The Contenders

  13. One Tree Hill

    One Tree Hill is an American television drama series created by Mark Schwahn. It premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB and later moved to The CW. The show follows the lives of a group of young people in the fictional town of Tree Hill, North Carolina.

    This show should be number one! Aside from the songs selected to play, actual artists performed in the show.

    Music is the most essential part of this show, and the lyrics always reflect the feelings.

    Game over! One Tree Hill should be number one.

  14. Scrubs

    Premiering in 2001, Scrubs is an American medical comedy-drama series that follows the lives of doctors and nurses at Sacred Heart Hospital. The show blends medical realities with humor and emotional storytelling. It received acclaim for its writing, performances, and innovative narrative techniques... read more

    Scrubs and Smallville are the top shows to me, just going by the songs I heard while watching - not listening to the actual soundtracks.

    Best soundtrack ever! It has many songs I liked when I was a child.

    Every episode ending is memorable, from the choice of music to accompany it.

  15. Sons of Anarchy

    Sons of Anarchy is an American crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter. It aired from 2008 to 2014 and centers on an outlaw motorcycle club operating in the fictional town of Charming, California. The show explores themes of family, loyalty, and power, and it developed a large and devoted... read more

    Sons of Anarchy has so many good songs, and the best thing about them is that they were used perfectly in scenes, making the viewer feel different emotions.

    Amazing music, creating immersion and emotion true to itself.

    How isn't this at least in the top 3?

  16. Sherlock

    One of the best in the business, no doubt.

  17. Chuck

    It has an awesome soundtrack. After each episode, I have to look up the list of songs played that day.

  18. Baywatch

    Baywatch is an American action drama series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, and Hawaii. The series starred David Hasselhoff and originally aired from 1989 to 2001. It became an international television phenomenon known for its slow-motion beach scenes and iconic... read more

  19. Pink Panther

  20. Millenium

    Great match with the title's meaning.

  21. Cowboy Bebop

    Cowboy Bebop is a Japanese anime television series that premiered in 1998 and was produced by the animation studio Sunrise. The series was directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, written by Keiko Nobumoto, and featured character designs by Toshihiro Kawamoto and mechanical designs by Kimitoshi Yamane. The music... read more

    Yoko Kanno's OST for Cowboy Bebop mainly consists of wild jazz and smooth blues pieces, which set the perfect tone for an amazing show, yet can still be perfectly enjoyed on their own.

    Some of the greatest vocal performances ever to be seen in an OST can be found here.

    Cowboy Bebop has a perfect jazz and blues soundtrack that could easily exist as a standalone album.

  22. Star Trek

  23. Suits

    Suits is an American legal drama television series created and written by Aaron Korsh. The series premiered on June 23, 2011, on USA Network. It was produced by Universal Cable Productions.

    BEST MUSIC EVER. Check out the end of S5E15 & 16, then the beginning of S6E1. I mean, seriously... Kaleo is really awesome with Way Down We Go. I can't believe this show isn't in the top 10. Better than most of these on this list, in my humble opinion.

    It introduces the audience to some great music that they probably have never heard, and suddenly you are searching for the songs on Spotify!

    It deserves to be in the top ten. It consists of the best songs. A very refreshing album, if you ask me.

    Suits is one of the best shows ever. But seriously? What would Suits be without the great soundtracks?

  24. The O.C.

    The Killers, Death Cab for Cutie, Rooney, Spoon, OK Go, and so on. This show is synonymous with the 2000s indie rock movement. Also, it gave us "Mmm watcha say," and that's enough to be in the top 10.

  25. Smallville

    Smallville is an American television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar and based on the DC Comics character Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The show aired from 2001 to 2011 and follows the young Clark Kent before he becomes Superman. It ran for ten... read more

  26. Grey's Anatomy

    Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series that premiered on ABC on March 27, 2005, as a mid-season replacement. The show focuses on the lives of surgical interns, residents, and attending physicians at the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. As they advance professionally, the... read more

    Best songs! Should be higher up.

  27. True Detective

    True Detective is an American anthology crime drama television series created by Nic Pizzolatto. The series premiered on HBO in 2014 and features a new cast and storyline each season. It has received critical acclaim for its writing, acting, and cinematography.

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