The Institute soundtrack includes songs by Warren Zevon. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Benjamin Cavell and Jack Bender’s MGM+ series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

The Institute stars Ben Barnes as Tim Jamieson, a former Boston police officer. Joe Freeman co-stars as Luke Ellis, a teen genius from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The storyline follows the main protagonists as they navigate an underworld conspiracy. Composer Mark Korven (The Witch) scored the MGM+ series; music supervisor Michael Perlmutter (From) picked the featured needle-drops. In addition, The Lumineers recorded the series theme track, “Shout.” Here’s every song in The Institute, an adaptation of Stephen King’s 2019 novel.

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

• “Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon (00:54): Luke chats with Nicky (Fionn Laird) during an interior scene. The Institute soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Luke and Nicky play chess.

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The Institute Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Shot for Dots”

• “Happy Birthday to You” by Cast (00:04): The Institute music is featured during an interior scene. Mrs. Sigby (Mary-Louise Parker) leads a vocal performance for Iris (Birva Pandya). She sings a traditional happy birthday tune with customized lyrics for the “front half.”

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The Institute Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Graduation”

• “TBA” by TBA (00:28): Tim visits a bar. The Institute soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Tim meets Kate (Jordan Alexander).
• “Happy Birthday to You” by Cast (00:36): The Institute music is featured during an interior scene. Mrs. Sigby plays a kazoo. Her group manipulates the lyrics for a “front end” celebration party featuring Kalisha (Simone Miller).

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The Institute airs weekly on MGM+. New episodes premiere every Friday through August 15, 2025. This article about The Institute soundtrack will be updated as the series progresses.