The Bad Monkey soundtrack includes songs by Eddie Vedder, Tom Waits and Cymande. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Bill Lawrence’s Apple TV+ series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

Bad Monkey stars Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy, a former detective who settles in Key West, Florida. L. Scott Caldwell co-stars as YaYa, a Bahamas native who practices black magic with her granddaughter. The storyline follows Andrew as he investigates various murders with his former partner. Composers Jamie Jackson (Cougar Town) and Waz (Cougar Town) scored the Apple TV+ series; music supervisors Christa Miller (Ted Lasso) and Tony Von Pervieux (Ted Lasso) picked the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Bad Monkey, an adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s 2013 novel.

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• “American Girl” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (00:00): The narrator (Tom Nowicki) talks about fishing stories beginning on a boat. The Bad Monkey soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. James Mayberry (Matt Shively) finds a human arm while fishing.
• “Scratch My Back” by Tony Joe White (00:08): Andrew finishes a phone call with Sonny (Todd Allen Durkin). He approaches a crab stand. The Bad Monkey music continues during a transition sequence as the narrator talks about Andrew returning to Miami.
• “Honey Dove” by Lee Fields & The Expressions (00:14): Andrew hangs out with Bonnie (Michelle Monaghan). Music plays from a speaker system. Andrew and Bonnie talk discuss their past affair.
• “Love Me Easy” by ANORA, Stick Figure & Walshy Fire (00:16): Bonnie continues a conversation with Andrew. The Bad Monkey soundtrack song scores a transition sequence. Bonnie and Andrew have shower sex.
• “Ocean Dreams” by Gordon Hempton (00:18): An exterior sequence begins. The narrator talks about Neville (Ronald Peet). The Black character enjoys his “shack in paradise.”
• “Room at the Top” by Eddie Vedder (00:33): Sonny fires Andrew. The Bad Monkey music continues as the narrator talks about the protagonist’s dignity. Andrew rides a blue bicycle.
• “Even the Losers” by Fitz and The Tantrums (00:43): Andrew makes a deal with Miguel (Eric Diaz). The Bad Monkey soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Andrew meets with the narrator on the Misty Momma IV.
• “Blue Blue Time” by Bob Porri (00:47): Andrew visits a bar with the narrator. Music plays from the speaker system. Andrew talks to Charles Phinney (Brett Cormier).

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• “La Grange” by ZZ Top (00:00): The Bad Monkey soundtrack song plays during the opening sequence. The tune is featured as Andrew’s ringtone. It plays again at 00:02, 00:21 and 00:26.
• “Don’t Do Me Like That” by Flipturn (00:02): Andrew finishes a phone call with Caitlin (Charlotte Lawrence). The music continues as Evan (Alex Moffat) flees from bees. The narrator talks about Andrew and “dipshits.”
• “Way Down In the Hole” by Tom Waits (00:17): The narrator talks about Rosa (Natalie Martinez) and Brad (Jeremy King). A bar scene continues. Andrew inspects a kitchen area.
• “Bird’s Lament” by Moondog (00:23): Rosa enjoys a bath. The Bad Monkey soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Rosa smokes a joint.
• “Lick It Up” by The Aggrolites (00:34): Neville visits the home of his sister, Samara (Aba Arthur). The Bad Monkey music plays from a speaker system. Neville and Samara make plans.
• “Dove” by Cymande (00:43): The Dragon Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) talks about Neville and a curse placed on Christopher (Rob Delaney). She stands at a beach with YaYa (L. Scott Caldwell). The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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• “Pimp” by Bacau Rhythm & Steel Band (00:01): The Bad Monkey soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. An exterior scene begins. The narrator talks about the Florida Keys.
• “Bailando” by DELUXXE (00:03): Andrew finishes a conversation with Neville. The music continues during a transition scene. Andrew travels in a vehicle with Rosa.
• “La Grange” by ZZ Top (00:13): The Bad Monkey music is featured during an exterior scene. Andrew receives a phone call. The ringer tone plays again at 00:35.
• “Runnin’ Down a Dream” by Larkin Poe (00:19): Andrew exits a building. The Bad Monkey soundtrack song continues as he flees from a dog. Rosa follows behind Andrew while displaying her athleticism.
• “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” by Jamie Jackson (00:41): Caitlin finishes a conversation with Andrew. The narrator talks about “crooked people.” The Bad Money music is featured again at 00:48.

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• “Unchained Melody” by TBA (00:02): The Bad Monkey soundtrack song is featured during a flashback scene. The narrator talks about family reunions as Eve performs during a stage performance of Ghost. The music plays again at 00:53.
• “The Motto” by Tiësto & Ava Max (00:04): The narrator talks about a magazine launch party. Caitlin hangs out with her father, Nick. Music plays from a speaker system.
• “Misirlou” by Dick Dale & His Del-Tones (00:11): The Bad Monkey music accompanies an exterior scene. Andrew chases a suspect. He captures him and talks about a nail salon robbery.
• “You’re Gonna Get It” by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (00:32): Israel (Zach Braff) speaks to Eve. The Bad Monkey soundtrack song continues as he stages a boating accident. Israel physically manipulates Nick’s severed arm.
• “Suddenly I See” by KT Tunstall (00:41): An interior scene begins. Eve talks to her dog. She comforts Nick.
• “Egbe Mi O (Carry Me)” by Fela Kuti (00:45): Andrew jokes around with Rosa and Rogelio (John Ortiz). The music continues during a transition sequence. A reporter talks about a murder.

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• “TBA” by TBA (00:00): The Bad Monkey soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Nick carries Andrew on a dock. The narrator talks about the past.
• “La Grange” by ZZ Top (00:11): The narrator speaks about Rosa. Music plays from a body bag. The Bad Monkey music is once again featured as Andrew’s ring tone.
• “Yer So Bad” by Meridian Brothers (00:21): An interior scene begins. Andrew eats with Rosa’s family. Music plays from a speaker system.
• “Saving All My Love for You” by Cast (00:23): The Bad Monkey soundtrack song is featured during an exterior scene. Dragon Queen stands near the ocean. A man sings a Whitney Houston cover song.
• “Beep” by M.I.A. (00:26): Neville flees from an enemy. The track continues as he climbs down a tree. Neville receives a motorbike ride.
• “You Wreck Me” by The War on Drugs (00:39): Nick prepares to leave America with Eve. Andrew shows up at an airport but fails to capture his targets. The Bad Monkey music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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• “Get It On” by T-Rex (00:01): The Bad Monkey soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Rosa travels with Andrew. She talks about the Striplings enjoying themselves in the Bahamas.
• “Long Shot Kick De Bucket” by The Pioneers (00:07): The Dragon Queen finishes a conversation with Egg (David St. Louis). The Bad Monkey music continues during a transition sequence. The narrator talks about Andrew needing a shower.
• “Wildflowers” by Charlotte Lawrence (00:23): The narrator chats with Bonnie. An underwater scene begins. Bonnie swims as the narrator talks about her skepticism washing away.
• “Into the Great Wide Open” by Lissie (00:45): Andrew jokes around during an interior scene. Bonnie sits by a fire during a transition scene. The narrator talks about her need to stop running.

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• “Thorns” by Night Beats (00:02): The Bad Monkey soundtrack song scores an interior scene. Andrew and Rosa hide from gunmen. They discuss a plan.
• “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)” by Cast (00:19): The Dragon Queen talks to Egg about leaving. She says, “You know what I want.” Egg sings a famous Billy Ocean tune.
• “Here Comes My Girl” by Weezer (00:22): A home explodes. Bonnie walks during a slo-mo shot. She meets Rosa for the first time.
• “Funky Kingston” by Toots & The Maytals (00:28): Caitlin tells Andrew to shoot Eve in the face. The Bad Monkey soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. The narrator talks about Andrew’s first trip with Rosa as a couple.
• “Sun Is Shining” by Bob Marley (00:34): Andrew jokes about a man’s “strong text game.” A transition sequence begins. The Bad Monkey music accompanies a landscape shot.
• “You Don’t Know How It Feels” by Stephen Marley (00:42): An exterior sequence begins. The narrator talks about tiny islands as Eve and Nick arrive at Andre’s Fritters. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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• “Island Woman” by Andre Toussaint (00:00): The Bad Monkey soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Andrew hangs out with Rosa. They chat with Neville and Dawnie (Reese Antoinette).
• “Love Is Everywhere” by Bass Over Babylon feat. Seb J. (00:16): Eve and Egg intimidate Rosa. The Bad Monkey music continues during a transition sequence. Andrew prepares to fish with Neville.
• “Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Nathaniel Rateliff (00:20): Neville walks away from The Dragon Queen. A transition sequence begins. Andrew rides a bicycle as Rosa talks to Egg.
• “Blue Sugar” by Ry-Co Jazz (00:31): Nick moans as his dog licks blood. The Bad Monkey soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Andrew and Rosa arrive at Andre’s Fritters.
• “Stop Draggin My Heart Around” by Briston Maroney (00:34): The narrator talks about Ya-Ya and The Dragon Queen. A transition sequence begins. Andrew and Rosa argue about their relationship.

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• “The Waiting” by Marcus King (00:02): The Dragon Queen gets impaled while fighting with Eve. The Bad Monkey soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Ya-Ya senses The Dragon Queen’s spiritual presence.
• “La Grange” by ZZ Top (00:16): Andrew receives a phone call. The Bad Monkey music plays as his ringtone. The tune is featured again at 00:31.
• “Breakdown” by WAZ (00:21): The music accompanies an exterior scene. Eve kills Nick. The music drops as she talks to Egg.
• “I Won’t Back Down” by Sharon Van Etten (00:24): Eve prepares for a boat journey. Andrew shows up with Neville. He decides to “let it go.”
• “Learning to Fly” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (00:34): Andrew parts ways with Rosa. The narrator talks about the human condition during a montage sequence. The Bad Monkey soundtrack song fades as Rogelio visits Andrew.

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