2020s

Soundtracks of Television: ‘Reboot’

Reboot Soundtrack - Every Song in the Hulu Series

The Rebootย soundtrackย includes music by Kool & The Gang, Modern Baseball and The Pharcyde. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Steven Levitanโ€™s Hulu series.ย Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

Reboot stars Keegan-Michael Key as Reed Sterling, a struggling actorย who tries to reinvent his career. Johnny Knoxville co-stars as Clay Barber, a stand-up comedian with a criminal record. The storyline follows the main protagonists as they reunite with former colleaguesย for a 20th anniversary reboot. Composer Duncan Blickenstaff (Tyrant) scored the Hulu series; music supervisor Jen Malone (Atlanta) selected the featured needle-drops. Hereโ€™s every song in Reboot.

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Reboot Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 โ€œStep Right Upโ€

Reboot Soundtrack on Hulu - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • Hollywood Swinging” by Kool & The Gang (00:07): Reed talks to Nora (Eliza Coupe) about reuniting with Bree (Judy Greer). The Reboot soundtrack song scores a transition sequence. A Hollywood montage begins.
  • “Re-Do” byย Modern Baseball (00:27): Hannah (Rachel Bloom) reveals that she is the daughter of Gordon Gelman (Paul Reiser). Zack (Calum Worthy) interrupts the moment. The music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Reboot Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 โ€œNew Girlโ€

Reboot Soundtrack on Hulu - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain” by TBA (00:29): Hannah talks to Gordon about a telling scene. She apologizes for a car prank. The music plays during the end credits.

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Reboot Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 โ€œGrowing Painsโ€

Reboot Soundtrack on Hulu - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • Oh Shit” by The Pharcyde (00:28): Bree finishes a phone call with Reed. She lies next to Timberly (Alyah Chanelle Scott) in a bed. The song accompanies the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Reboot Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 โ€œGirlfriendsโ€

Reboot Soundtrack on Hulu - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • “99 Problems” by Hugo (00:02):ย Bree speaks with Timberly. The Reboot soundtrack song plays during the title sequence. Bree carries a bottle of Gatorade while navigating a studio.
  • “Alright” by Supergrass (00:18): Bree argues with Timberly. The music continues during a transition scene. Zack and Elaine (Krista Marie Yu) ride bicycles.
  • “Ladies Night” by Kool & The Gang (00:25): Bree announces that she is “sexual fluid.” She looks at Timberly. The music accompanies the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Reboot Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 โ€œWhat We Do in the Shadowsโ€

Reboot Soundtrack on Hulu - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

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Reboot Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 โ€œBewitchedโ€

Reboot Soundtrack on Hulu - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • “Misirlou” by Dick Dale & His Del-Tones (00:25):ย Zack and Elaine attend a Pulp Fiction costume screening. They spot Dennis dressed in leather. The music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Reboot Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 โ€œBasketsโ€

Reboot Soundtrack on Hulu - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project (00:06): The Reboot soundtrack song plays during a basketball sequence. Reed prepares for a pick-up game. He stretches and greets Zack.
  • “Sweet Georgia Brown” byย Django Reinhardt (00:12):ย A red-headed Jewish boy teases Reed. The music scores a montage sequence. Reed talks trash to a bunch of kids during a basketball game.
  • “Thereโ€™s No Business Like Show Business” from There’s No Business Like Show Business by Marty May, William Oโ€™Neal, Ray Middleton & Ethel Merman (00:24): Hannah talks to Gordon about work. She says that Bree wants to direct an episode. The music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Reboot Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 โ€œWho’s the Bossโ€

Reboot Soundtrack on Hulu - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8

  • “The Past and Pending” by The Shins (00:23):ย Reed and Bree finish a conversation in front of a tourist group. The trackย continues during a transition sequence. Gordon and Keenan watch a clip in an editing room.
  • “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Rebecca Roubion (00:31): Gordon has a heart-to-heartย conversation with Hannah. Bree arrives at Clay’s new home. The Reboot soundtrack song accompanies the season’s final moments and end credits.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visagesโ€™ founding editor.