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Soundtracks of Television: ‘Poker Face’

Poker Face Soundtrack - Every Song in the Peacock Series

The Poker Faceย soundtrackย includes music byย Sam Cooke, Paul McCartney and Tom Waits. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Rian Johnsonโ€™s Peacock series.ย Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

Poker Face stars Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, a human lie detector who gets mixed up in a casino conspiracy. Benjamin Bratt co-stars as Cliff LeGrand, a casino fixer who plots against the main protagonist. The narrative follows Charlie as she solves crimes while traveling across America.ย Composer Judson Crane (The Stay-at-Home Dad) scored the Peacock series; music supervisor Thomas Golubic (Breaking Bad) handled the featured needle-drops. Hereโ€™s every song in Poker Face.

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Poker Face Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 1 โ€œDead Man’s Handโ€

Poker Face Soundtrack on Peacock - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 1

  • Sisyphus Blues” by Teardrop City (00:10): The Poker Face soundtrack song plays during a car scene. Charlie receives a ride to work from Natalie (Dascha Polanco). Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “Get Yourself Another Fool” by Sam Cooke (00:38): Sheriff Parker (Noah Segan) asks Charlie to trust him. The track continues during a transition scene. Charlie receives a phone call from Sterling (Adrien Brody).
  • “Too Late for Tears” by Andrea Litkei & Ervin Litkeiย (01:02:00): A diner scene begins. Charlie sits down and e-mails Sherrif Parker. Music plays from within the building.
  • “Junior’s Farm” by Paul McCartney & Wings (01:05:00): Charlie finishes a phone call with Sterling Frost Sr. (Ron Perlman). She breaks her phone and drinks a Coors Light. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Poker Face Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 2 โ€œThe Night Shiftโ€

Poker Face Soundtrack on Peacock - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 2

  • Yesterday Is Here” by Tom Waits (00:00): The Poker Face soundtrack song accompanies anย opening montage sequence. Sara (Megan Suri) works at Non-Stop Mini Mart. She gets watched by Jed (Colton Ryan).
  • “Make Up My Mind” by Tommy Smith & Wayne Perry (00:25): Charlie visits The Roadhouse with Marge (Hong Chau). Music plays from within the establishment. Charlie and Marge talk about online security.
  • “Fox On the Run” by Sweet (00:58): Charlie tries to remember a song. She receives help from diner patrons. Charlie hums the tune and a man sings the lyrics.
  • “The Goodbye Look” by Donald Fagen (01:00:00): Charlie drives through New Mexico. The music sets in as a semi honks at her. The track plays during the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Poker Face Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 3 โ€œThe Stallโ€

Poker Face Soundtrack on Peacock - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 3

  • Cash On the Barrelhead” by The Louvin Brothers (00:02): Taffy (Lil Rel Howery) arrives at Boyle’s BBQ. The Poker Face soundtrack song plays as he parks hisย vehicle. Taffyย walks through a BBQ tent area.
  • “Waiting for a Train” by Jim Reeves (00:06): George (Larry Brown) looks at a map. Taffy approaches him and smiles. The siblings talk about their business relationship.
  • “The Vibration” by Sonny Harris & The Soul Reflections (00:08): A BBQ montage begins. Mandy (Danielle Macdonald) asks Taffy why he hasn’t left yet. Howery’s characterย enters his office.
  • “Got Good Lovin'” by Brandon Santini (00:14):ย The Poker Face soundtrack song plays as Taffy arrives at Boyle’s BBQ. People applaud him for his radio show. The track can be heard again at 00:25.
  • “Me Arrancarรฉ el Corazรณn” byย Celebraciรณn Mariachi (00:17): Charlie drives a car. A dog passes gas. The track plays briefly as Charlieย flips through radio stations.
  • “Just You & Me” by Bobbie Chandler (00:17):ย Charlie changes radio stations. The music plays briefly and can be heard again at 00:53.
  • “Every Time You Put Me Down” by Margaret Lewisย (00:38):ย The Poker Face soundtrack song accompanies a tent sequence. Taffy speaks to a woman. He stares at Charlie’s mobile home.
  • “Filles De Kilimanjaro” by Miles Davis (00:42): Charlie enters an office at Boyle’s BBQ. She realizes that Austin (Shane Paul McGhie) is a radio DJ known as Hanky T. Pickins. Music plays from the Boyle’s BBQ speaker system.

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Poker Face Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 4 โ€œRest in Metalโ€

Poker Face Soundtrack on Peacock - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 4

  • Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Christopher Cross (00:00): The Poker Face soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. An office montage begins. Ruby Ruin (Chloรซ Sevigny) works at Build Box.
  • “Rumble” by Link Wray (00:14): Ruby speaks to her bandmate about a demo song recorded by Gavin (Nicholas Cirillo). The music continues during a transition sequence. Al (John Darnielle) exits a store with a new amp.

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Poker Face Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 5 โ€œTime of the Monkeyโ€

Poker Face Soundtrack on Peacock - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 5

  • “Any Other Way” by Jackie Shane (00:00):ย The Poker Face soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Irene (Judith Light) talks to Joyce (S. Epatha Merkerson) at Mossy Oaks. The music plays again at 00:47.
  • “Comin’ Down” by Jackie Shane (00:04): Irene and Joyce decide to kill Ben (Reed Birney). The track continues during a transition scene. It’s featured again at 00:30.
  • “Heywete” by Tesfa-Maryam Kidane (00:05):ย Irene enters a bathroom. Joyce waits by the door. Irene exits a bathroom window.
  • “Guerrilla Funk (Deep Fo’ Real Mix)” by Paris (00:12): Charlie talks to Betty (K Callan). The Poker Face soundtrack song kicks in as Irene and Joyce giggle at a table. Charlie plays mahjong with theย women.
  • “Hold On” byย Ngozi Family (00:16): Charlie talks toย Irene and Betty about their activist experiences. The track scores a flashback sequence. It plays again at 00:49.
  • “Blues Run the Game” byย Jackson C. Frank (00:21): Charlie finishes aย conversation with Ben. She closes a door and walks away. Irene and Joyce reuniteย with Gabriel aka Benย during a transition sequence.

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Poker Face Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 6 โ€œExit Stage Deathโ€

Poker Face Soundtrack on Peacock - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 6

  • “Just Another Day in Paradise” by Bertie Higgins (00:01):ย The Poker Face soundtrack song plays during the opening sequence. Kathleen (Ellen Barkin) visits Michael (Tim Meadows). She meets Ava (Jameela Jamil).
  • “Swan Lake” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (00:37): The music is featured during a theatre production. Charlie talks to Kathleen. Michael performs for a crowd.
  • “Broadway Baby” by Elaine Stritchย (00:45): The track scores the end credits.

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Poker Face Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 7 โ€œThe Future of the Sportโ€

Poker Face Soundtrack on Peacock - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 7

  • “Giulia Mon Amour” byย Caliber 35 (00:00): The Poker Face soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. A car-themedย montage begins. Kyle (Tim Blake Nelson) and Davis (Charles Melton) prepare for a race.
  • “Drivin’ on 9” by The Breeders (00:46): The track scores the end credits.

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Poker Face Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 8 โ€œThe Orpheus Syndromeโ€

Poker Face Soundtrack on Peacock - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 8

  • “Lonely People” by America (00:13):ย The Poker Face soundtrack song scores an exterior sequence. Charlie parks her vehicle. She delivers a bag of human hair to Arthur Liptin (Nick Nolte).

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Poker Face Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 9 โ€œEscape from Shit Mountainโ€

Poker Face Soundtrack on Peacock - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 9

  • “Take a Giant Step” by Taj Mahal (00:16):ย Charlie enjoys the outdoors. The Poker Face soundtrack song continues as she hangs out with Luke (Chris Cortez). The characters kiss.
  • “Everybodyย Here Hates You” by Courtney Barnett (00:58): The track scores the end credits.

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Poker Face Soundtrack: Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 10 โ€œThe Hookโ€

Poker Face Soundtrack on Peacock - Every Song inย Season 1,ย Episode 10

  • “St. James Infirmary” by Cab Calloway (00:03):ย Cliff finishes aย conversation with Sterling. The Poker Face soundtrack songย continues during a “Day 1” sequence. Cliff tracks Charlie during a montage.
  • “Lavender Blue” by Sammy Turner (00:06): The track scores a slo-mo sequence. Charlie exits a hospital. Cliff waits by his car.
  • “Hook” by Blues Traveler (00:10): Cliff drives his vehicle. He delivers a spoken word interpretation of the song after previously referencing a lyric. Charlie says, “You really are the fuckin’ worst.”
  • “Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right” by Burl Ives (00:23):ย Cliff laughs during a phone call with Beatrix Hasp (Rhea Perlman).The Poker Face soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Cliff earns Charlie’s trust.
  • “Twice the Luck” by MUZIKOTEK (00:26): A cookย prepares a meal. Turkish music plays from a speaker system. The cook receives a phone call.
  • “A Winning Hand” by Caron Nightingale (00:26): An office scene begins. A woman receives a phone call. She says, “No.”
  • “Get Up and Get It” by Sooraj Krishnan (00:31):ย The track scores a party sequence. A bachelorette (Jamie Pohs) celebrates with her friends. Charlie smokes a cigarette.
  • “Walk On” by Neil Young (00:54):ย Charlie talks to Beatrix. She rejects an offer and decides to continue her vagabond lifestyle.ย The Poker Face soundtrack song scores the season’s final moments and end credits.

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