The A Man on the Inside soundtrack includes songs by The Olivia Tremor Control, Jackson Browne and Grateful Dead. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Michael Schur’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

A Man on the Inside stars Ted Danson as Charles, a retired engineering professor. Mary Elizabeth Ellis co-stars as Emily, the protagonist’s protective daughter. The storyline follows Charlies as he infiltrates a retirement community for a private investigator. Composer David Schwartz (Arrested Development) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Kerri Drootin (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) handled the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in A Man on the Inside, a series based on Maite Alberdi’s 2020 documentary The Mole Agent.

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• “The Wind” by Cat Stevens (00:01): The A Man on the Inside soundtrack song scores an interior sequence. Charles wakes up in his bedroom. The music continues during a morning montage.
• “The Opera House” by The Olivia Tremor Control (00:24): Ted rests in his bedroom. He puts on a suit and says, “Classic spy.” The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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• “Born Under a Bad Sign” by Cream (00:09): Charles recalls attending a Jackson Browne concert in 1975. The A Man on the Inside soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Charles attends an after party and speaks about the Golden Gate Bridge.
• “For a Dancer” by Jackson Browne (00:24): Charles finishes a phone call and says, “Good work, Charles.” A montage sequence begins. The music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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• “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of…)” by Cast (00:01): Charles records notes about a suspect named Pilar (Shylo Shaner). The woman sings the A Man on the Inside soundtrack song. Charles records a note about Pilar not knowing any of the lyrics.
• “Everyboyd’s Gotta Live” by Love (00:26): Charles finishes a conversation with Calbert (Stephen McKinley Henderson). He leaves a room. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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• “Pony” by Ginuwine (00:06): Florence (Margaret Avery) talks to Virginia (Sally Struthers) on her phone. The A Man on the Inside soundtrack song plays from a television. Florence watches a music video.
• “Love Train” by The O’Jays (00:11): Florence and Virginia visits a grocery store. Music plays from the speaker system. Florence and Virginia dance together.
• “Most of All I Love You” by Stan Laferrière (00:18): A birthday party sequence begins. Music plays from a speaker system. Charles stares at Gladys (Susan Ruttan).
• “L-O-V-E” by Cast (00:22): Virginia talks to Elliott (John Getz) about dancing together. The music continues during a transition sequence. A man and woman sing at a birthday party.

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• “California Stars” by Billy Bragg & Wilco (00:00): The A Man on the Inside soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Didi (Stephanie Beatriz) walks outdoors. She arrives at work and talks to Jaylen (Miles Fowler).
• “Worship You” by Vampire Weekend (00:25): Didi looks at a photo and takes off her headphones. She drives a vehicle and returns to work. The track scores the episode’s final moments.

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• “Bye, Bye Baby!” by TBA (00:07): Charles and Calbert attend a San Francisco Giants baseball game. The A Man on the Inside soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Calbert poses for a photo by a Willie Mays statue.

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• “Time to Move On” by Tom Petty (00:09): Charles hangs out with Emily. The A Man on the Inside soundtrack song plays as they pack items together. Charles and Emily recall a visit to Lake Shasta.
• “Touch of Grey” by Grateful Dead (00:16): Charles hugs Emily. The music continues during a montage sequence. Charles hangs out with friends and enjoys some alone time.
• “Since I Found You Girl” by Charles Mintz (00:27): Calbert inquires about Charles’ Saturday plans. A transition sequence begins. Virginia and Elliott celebrate at their wedding reception party.
• “Some Enchanted Evening” by Perry Como (00:28): A wedding reception sequence continues. Virginia and Elliott talk about a trip to Paris. Didi watches various couples slow dance together.
• “Two of Us” by Aimee Mann & Michael Penn (00:29): A wedding reception sequence continues. Charles hangs out with Calbert during a transition scene. They laugh while playing a dice game.
• “The Opera House” by The Olivia Tremor Control (00:31): Charles learns about a new undercover opportunity from Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada). He dramatically accepts her offer. The A Man on the Inside soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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