The Running Point soundtrack includes songs by 2Pac, Steve Lacy and Lizzo. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.
Running Point stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, the coordinator of charitable endeavors for the Los Angeles Waves. Drew Tarver co-stars as Sandy Gordon, the protagonist’s gay half-brother. The storyline follows Isla as she becomes the Waves’ president and tries to prove her worth. Composer Joseph Stephens (The Righteous Gemstones) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Brienne Rose (Emily in Paris) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Running Point.
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Running Point Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Pilot”
- “California Love” by 2Pac feat. Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre (00:00): The Running Point soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Isla narrates about her family’s business and introduces her siblings. The track picks up at 00:04.
- “That Sound” by Ohmega Watts feat. Lightheaded, The Procussions & Noelle Scaggs (00:08): Isla chats with Ali (Brenda Song) about being in “celebratory mode.” The music continues during a transition sequence. Isla arrives at work and carries a box.
- “Love Survive” by Michael Nau (00:22): Isla finishes a conversation with Sandy and Ness (Scott MacArthur). A transition sequence begins. Isla looks at candles.
- “Hello” by The Mondays & LiTTiE (00:28): Jackie (Fabrizio Guido) learns that his real father passed away. He also discovers that he owned the Los Angeles Waves. The Running Point music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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- “Yeah We Do It Like” by Lee Richardson, Jonathan Murrill, Tom Ford & James Cocozza (00:00): The Running Point soundtrack song scores the opening beach montage. Isla works out on a treadmill. She talks to “Cory” (Blake Kevin Dwyer).
- “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565” by Hans-Christoph Becker-Foss (00:02): Isla kisses her husband, Lev (Max Greenfield). She answers her phone. The Running Point music is used as a ringtone for Ali.
- “On Deck” by Nate Husser & Cousin Stizz (00:30): Isla watches “The Sean Murphy Show.” She learns that Jackie is her half-brother. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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- “I’m a Boss Now” by Beatnet feat. Redwood (00:00): The Running Point soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Isla narrates about life changes. She wears a blue dress.
- “Burn Hotta” by Nick Kingsley (00:02): Travis (Chet Hanks) complains about Isla during a locker room scene. Music plays from a speaker system. The track picks up during the title sequence.
- “What’s This World Coming To” by The Deltas (00:25): Jackie chats with Isla during an office scene. He talks about promising playoff tickets to a hostess. The Running Point music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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- “Gravy” by Tolliver (00:00): The Running Point soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Isla hangs out with Ali. She talks about feeling like a “Korean princess.”
- “Unwound” by Michael Nau (00:20): Isla finishes a restaurant conversation with three men. A transition sequence begins. Ness kisses Bituin (Jessalyn Wanlim).
- “TBA” by TBA (00:23): Isla watches a news report. Malkeet (Utkarsh Ambudkar) announces a new streaming service called Hoopli. The Running Point music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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- “Everywhere I Go (Is the Place 2 Be)” by The Fancee & Neahe Ashain (00:02): Lev chats with Isla during a kitchen scene. He anticipates her converting to Judaism. The Running Point soundtrack song continues during the title sequence.
- “Price Going Up” by UNIIQU3 & Black Caviar (00:09): An exterior montage sequence begins. Sofia (Marissa Reyes rehearses with her dance crew. She wears a blue outfit.
- “Get in a Hurry” by Eugene Blackneil & The New Breed (00:22): Sandy argues with Ness. He punches him in the face. Ness and Isla fall into a pool.
- “So Easy” by Emmett Finley (00:27): Isla hangs out with her siblings. Ness apologizes for calling her “Island Gordon.” The Running Point music continues during an office scene.
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- “Shine a Light” by Saint B. & The Feeling (00:00): The Running Point soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Isla narrates about feeling underestimated. Young Isla (Harper Wasnesky) observes her father during a 1995 sequence.
- “Float Back to You” by Holy Hive (00:06): Jackie dines with Sofia. The music continues during a transition sequence. Sofia arrives at her home with Jackie.
- “I Can’t Lose” by Aldous Finch, SHIPS & Wesley Eugene Smith (00:07): Jackie receives a text message from Kyler (Avianna Mynhier). A transition sequence begins. Jackie hooks up with Kyler.
- “So Good” by DijahSB (00:13): Dyson (Uche Agada) makes an underhand free throw. The Running Point soundtrack song kicks in as Ali tells him to keep shooting. The track is featured again at 00:17.
- “It’s All on Me” by BAER (00:16): Jackie talks to a blonde woman. The Running Point music continues during a transition sequence. Jackie hooks up with the blonde woman.
- “TBA” by TBA (00:22): Isla melts down on “The Sean Murphy Show.” She says, “Eat my ass.” A locker room sequence begins.
- “I’m No Casanova” by Aceyalone (00:24): Isla walks down a hallway. She wears a blue outfit and texts with Sean (Jon Glaser) about a leak. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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- “Dark Red” by Steve Lacy (00:25): Travis finishes a conversation with Isla. He consumes some pills during a locker room scene. The Running Point soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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Running Point Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “The Streak”
- “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565” by Hans-Christoph Becker-Foss (00:01): Isla talks to Lev during a bedroom scene. She answers her phone. The Running Point soundtrack song is used as a ringtone for Ali.
- “Juice” by Lizzo (00:02): Isla finishes a phone call with Ali. She smacks Lev with a pillow. The track continues during the title sequence.
- “Les Bel Les Choses” by Alibi Music (00:15): An exterior montage begins. Sandy meets up with Robert (Anthony Del Negro). The characters hook up.
- “Busy Earnin'” by Jungle (00:25): The Waves play against Phoenix. The Running Point soundtrack song scores a game sequence. The Waves clinch a playoff spot.
- “Disbelieve Me” by RIVER (00:27): Isla chats with Lev during an interior scene. Travis arrives at their home. An exterior montage begins.
- “Thoughts of You” by Max Shrager (00:28): Cam (Justin Theroux) talks about being sober. He proposes a facility upgrade. The Running Point music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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Running Point Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “The Playoffs”
- “Love Story” by Cast (00:15): The Running Point soundtrack song is featured during an interior scene. Sandy speaks at a basketball game. He performs a Taylor Swift song for Charlie (Scott Evans).
- “TBA” by TBA (00:19): Lev wins an award. Isla enters a conference room full of children. The Running Point music plays from a speaker system.
- “The Mountain Is You” by Chance Peña (00:22): Isla finishes a rough conversation with Lev. She wears a black dress. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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- “Solid Ground” by NoMBe (00:00): The Running Point soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Isla narrates about her break-up. She quotes a Kelly Clarkson song.
- “Happy Birthday to You” by Cast (00:06): The music is featured during an interior scene. Akshara (Akshara Sekar) celebrates her birthday. Lev sings with two colleagues as Isla arrives.
- “Win or Lose, It’s What I Do” by The MIDI Mafia & Chel Strong (00:13): The Waves prepare for game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Jay (Jay Ellis) tells the players to “lock in.” Isla runs to Copilot arena with Sandy, Ness and Jackie.
- “KA-POW” by Cain Culto (00:14): Isla puts on Sandy’s shoes. The Running Point soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Isla arrives at the Waves’ locker room.
- “Every Once in a While” by Cut Worms (00:17): Isla finishes a John Wick-inspired speech. Jay smiles at her. Isla returns Sandy’s shoes to him.
- “We Don’t Stop” by Raphael Lake, Aaron Levy & Wesley Eugene Smith (00:18): A basketball sequence begins. Marcus makes a layup. Badrag (Dane DiLiegro) scuffles with an opponent.
- “Queen” by I.Am.Em feat. Chris Prythm & PUSH.audio (00:20): A dance sequence begins. Sofia performs with her crew. Ness talks to Jackie and says, “You fucked up, man.”
- “Why Does It Hurt Me” by RIVER (00:27): Isla hangs out with Jay. The characters kiss. Jay says, “I, uh… I should go.”
- “Woof” by Sofi Tucker & Kah-Lo (00:28): Isla narrates about her life. She finds Cam in her office. The Running Point soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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