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Soundtracks of Television: ‘Platonic’

Platonic Soundtrack - Every Song in the Apple TV+ Series

The Platonic soundtrack includes songs by Bleachers, Tahiti and Wallows. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller’s Apple TV+ series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

Platonic stars Rose Byrne as Sylvia, a married Los Angeles woman with a background in law. Seth Rogen co-stars as Will, a brewmaster and the protagonist’s former best friend. The storyline follows the main players as they renew their friendship while sorting through personal issues. Composer Michael Andrews (Donnie Darko) scored the Apple TV+ series; music supervisor Tom Wolfe (Citadel) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Platonic.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Pilot”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • Frankie” by Barrie (00:00): The Platonic soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Sylvia prepares for a family movie night with Charlie (Luke Macfarlane). The characters talk about The Emoji Movie (2017) with their children.
  • “Next to Normal” by Lucius (00:03): Sylvia finishes a conversation with Charlie. The track continues during the title sequence. Sylvia visits a coffee shop.
  • “Stranded” by Dabrye (00:07): The track plays during an Arts District montage. Will hangs out at Lucky Penn Brewing Co. He talks to Andy (Tre Hale), Reggie (Andrew Lopez) and Omar (Vinny Thomas ) about Sylvia.
  • “Hate That You Know Me” by Bleachers (00:30): The music plays during an interior scene. Sylvia texts with Will. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Gandalf the Lizard”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • Wack Wack” by Young-Holt Unlimited (00:00): The Platonic soundtrack song plays during the opening scene. Sylvia enters a bathroom. She prepares for the day.
  • “La Panorama” by Raphael Lake & Aaron Levy (00:00): A morning sequence continues. Frances (Sophie Leonard) briefly dances in a bathroom.
  • “Lost in the Sound” by Tahiti 80 (00:02): Charlie exits his home. The track continues during the title sequence. Sylvia talks to Katie (Carla Gallo) about Will at the Beckmann School.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Partner’s Retreat”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • “Na Na Song” by THE JON JOHNS (00:04): Frank Schaeffer (Michael Kostroff) talks to a waiter. The Platonic soundtrack song continues during the title sequence. Will wakes up.
  • Big Love” by Louis the Child & EARTHGANG (00:23): The track accompanies a slo-mo scene. Sylvia hangs out with Will. The characters eat pizza and navigate downtown Los Angeles.
  • “U-Huh” by Tkay Maidza (00:30): Will looks at his phone. He kicks a door. Will prints a document at a hotel business center.
  • “Are You Bored Yet?” by Wallows feat. Clairo (00:32): Sylvia talks to Frank about a speech. She references a confrontation from earlier in the episode. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “Divorce Party”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • “Don’t Trust Me” by the booyah! kids (00:01): The Platonic soundtrack song accompanies the opening exterior montage. Will enters an apartment. He hangs out with Peyton (Emily Kimball).
  • “Succession (Main Title Theme)” by Nicholas Britell (00:02): An apartment sequence continues. Will and Peyton kiss. Maddie (Sarah Yarkin) watches the Succession series finale.
  • “Keep It in Line” by BRONCHO (00:03): Will looks at a picture of Audrey. He kicks a moped. The track scores the title sequence.
  • “The Floor Is Lava” by Teddi Gold & Coolio (00:14): A Hollywood Boulevard montage begins. The Platonic soundtrack song continues as Will hangs out at the Roosevelt Hotel. He celebrates a divorce party with friends.
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:22): Sylvia and Will decide to have fun. They snort cocaine in a bathroom. Sylvia dances and laughs.
  • “First Love/Late Spring” by Mitski (00:31): Will sits in his bedroom. He looks at a photo of Peyton. Will schedules a dinner.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “My Wife’s Boyfriend”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • “Walking on Broken Glass” by Annie Lennox (00:03): The Platonic soundtrack song accompanies an outdoors scene. Will hikes with Peyton. He mistakenly plays a track by Annie Lennox instead of Ari Lennox.
  • “Waste Time” by Ari Lennox (00:05): The track scores the title sequence. Sylvia dyes Will’s hair. The characters talk about music.
  • “Skin to Bone” by The Jungle Giants (00:18): Will leaves a bar with Charlie and Stewart (Guy Branum). He drunkenly throws a moped. Charlie hits a light post.
  • “Danny Boy” by Cast (00:19): The Platonic soundtrack song is featured during a bar sequence. Charlie shows off a secret skill. He sings for bar patrons.
  • “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band (00:21): A bar scene continues. Sylvia announces Will’s secret skill. Rogen’s character performs a dance routine from the 2000 movie Coyote Ugly.
  • “Shinning Star” by PawPaw Rod (00:33): Charlie shows off a new look at work. Stewart enjoys the moment. The track scores the episode’s final moments and credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “The Big Two Six”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • “Spring St.” by Echo Finch (00:01): The Platonic soundtrack song plays during the opening sequence. Sylvia prepares for an interview. Charlie offers advice.
  • “Work Bitch” by Britney Spears (00:03): Sylvia changes her outfit. The track scores the title sequence. Sylvia receives a phone call.
  • “Naw Naw” by LoneMoon & Shadiest (00:08): Sylvia arrives at Will’s bar. She reluctantly hugs Peyton. Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “Stonehill Inn” by Sword Coast Soundscapes (00:21): The Platonic soundtrack song accompanies a bar sequence. Reggie complains about a birthday party event. Sylvia arrives and greets Peyton.
  • “Starships” by Nicki Minaj (00:23): A party sequence continues. Alan (Thomas Nowell) plays a song. Peyton dances to the music.
  • “We Are Young” by Fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (00:27): The track accompanies a slo-mo sequence. Will leaves Peyton’s apartment. The music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Let the River Run”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • “Let the River Run” by Carly Simon (00:01): The Platonic soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Sylvia wakes up in a bedroom. She prepares for her first day of work at a new job.
  • “She Works Hard for the Money” by Donna Summer (00:03): Sylvia talks to Katie. The track continues during the title sequence. Charlie talks to Stewart about Sylvia.
  • “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” by Kalisway (00:04): An interior scene begins. Will works on a new brew. He presents a blackberry sour product to his colleagues.
  • “Venus” by Kronoizz (00:21): Will arrives at his workplace with Sylvia. The Platonic soundtrack song plays as he observes a party-in-progress. Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “You Gotta Be” by Des’ree (00:30): Sylvia gets fired. She smiles while leaving an office building. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “San Diego”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8

  • “Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men (00:02): The Platonic soundtrack song is featured during an interior scene. Sylvia watches her son’s slideshow. She pretends not to have lost her job.
  • “Let the River Run” by Carly Simon (00:02): Sylvia drinks a glass of wine. The track scores the title sequence. Sylvia wakes up and stresses out.
  • “Cracker Island” by Gorillaz feat. Thundercat (00:12): Charlie finishes a conversation with Stuart. The track continues during a transition scene. A San Diego montage begins.
  • “Alpha Zulu” by Phoenix (00:29): Sylvia arrives at her home. Charlie greets her as “Gandalf.’ The song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “Slumber Party”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9

  • “Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy (00:02): Charlie finishes a conversation with Sylvia. The Platonic soundtrack song continues during the title sequence. Charlie talks about billable hours with Stuart and Vanessa (Janet Varney).
  • “Run Around” by Blues Traveler (00:04): The track is featured during an office scene.  Vanessa dances with Charlie. She says, “I’m the DJ now.”
  • “Red Red Wine” by UB40 (00:05): An office scene continues. Charlie continues dancing with Vanessa. The characters briefly dry hump each other.
  • “Work Hard, Play Hard” by Wiz Khalifa (00:32): The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10 “When Will Met Sylvia”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10

  • “Good Friend” by Simi Stone (00:02): Sylvia and Charlie find a new home. The Platonic soundtrack song continues during the title sequence. Will works with Omar.
  • “Daylight” by Harry Styles (00:07): The music accompanies an exterior montage. Will laughs at a wedding event. Sylvia and Charlie’s kids accidentally cut the power.
  • “Cash Out” by Adela (00:16): Will works with Omar. Music plays from a speaker system. Omar talks about new beers.
  • “Pachelbel’s Canon” by Cast (00:25): The music accompanies an exterior scene. A wedding scene begins. Musicians perform as guests arrive.
  • “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Vitamin String Quartet (00:26): A wedding scene continues. Orchestra members perform a cover song.
  • “Hate That You Know Me” by Bleachers (00:29): Sylvia jokes around with Will. They talk about Tom Cruise and Top Gun. The Platonic soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 1 “The Engagement Party”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 1

  • “Next to Normal” by Lucius (00:04): Sylvia exits a yellow vehicle. The Platonic soundtrack song continues during the title sequence. A school scene begins.
  • “BOILED PEANUTS” by Doechii (00:28): Uncle Pete (Lance Kinsey) walks around naked during an interior scene. Sylvia drinks a glass of champagne. The Platonic music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 2 “The Dinner Party”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 2

  • “I Was Once a Glass of Tang” by Jon Von Letscher (00:01): Sylvia and Charlie walk down their front steps with their kids. The Platonic soundtrack song continues during the title sequence. A birthday party scene begins.
  • “Barbie Girl” by Aqua (00:24): Jenna (Rachel Rosenbloom) talks to Sylvia. She describes her as “nothing.” The Platonic music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 3 “The Bachelor Party”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 3

  • “Bass Real Big” by Paper Diamond feat. Ms. Williams (00:00): Charlie learns that he’ll be a Jeopardy! contestant. The Platonic soundtrack song continues during the title sequence. Sylvia and Charlie chat with their kids during a kitchen scene.
  • “Roll Wit U” by Akrobatic (00:11): Will hangs out with Sylvia and Wild Card (Beck Bennett) at a restaurant. He talks about low inflammation levels. The track continues during a montage sequence.
  • “Playing the Part” by Every Thing (00:21): Will, Sylvia and Wild Card visit an aquarium. They watch a band called “Fish.” The group performs a tune.
  • “Wet Dream” by Wet Leg (00:28): Will shows up at Sylvia’s home. He asks to use her restroom. The Platonic music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 4 “Fore!”

Platonic Soundtrack on Apple TV+ - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 4

  • “Genius of Love” by Tom Tom Club (00:01): Will talks to Sylvia during a car scene. The Platonic soundtrack song continues during the title sequence. Will greets Jenna.
  • “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” by Cast (00:22): Jenna explains to Will that she’s not a sexual person. A transition sequence begins. A band performs at Will and Jenna’s wedding.
  • “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division (00:30): Will flees from his wedding with Sylvia after being punched by Jenna. He observes his parents traveling to the event. The Platonic music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Platonic airs weekly on Apple TV+. New episodes premiere every Wednesday through October 1, 2025. This article about Platonic soundtrack will be updated as the series progresses.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.