2020s

Soundtracks of Television: ‘The Hunting Wives’

The Hunting Wives Soundtrack - Every Song in the Netflix Series

The Hunting Wives soundtrack includes songs by Patsy Cline, Bad Flamingo and Jessie Murph. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Rebecca Cutter’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

The Hunting Wives stars Malin Akerman as Margo Banks, a Texas socialite with a dark background. Brittany Snow co-stars as Sophie O’Neil, a former public relations professional who moves to East Texas with her husband. The storyline follows the main protagonists as they develop a romantic relationship while investigating a local murder. Composer Jeff Danna (The Boondocks Saints) scored the Netflix series; Goldie Boutilier recorded the series theme track, “King of Possibilities.” Hereโ€™s every song in The Hunting Wives, an adaptation of May Cobb’s 2021 novel.

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The Hunting Wives Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 โ€œStrange and Unfamiliar Placesโ€

The Hunting Wives Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • “Walkin’ After Midnight” by Patsy Cline (00:00): The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. An unidentified woman runs through the woods. She wails after getting shot in the back.
  • “Life Is” by Jessica Pratt (00:01): Sophie travels in a vehicle. She wears a blue coat. Sophie exits a truck and greets her son, Jack (Emmett Moss).
  • “Kick Off Your Shoes” by Dirty Grass Soul (00:03): Sophie and Graham (Evan Jonigkeit) attend a fundraiser at the home of Margo and her husband, Jed (Dermot Mulroney). The Hunting Wives music plays from a speaker system. Sophie says, “What the fuck, Graham? An NRA party?”
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:22): Sophie arrives at Margo’s home. The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Margo introduces Sophie to Monae (Joyce Glenn) and Taylor (Alexandria DeBerry).
  • “The Angel and the Saint” by Goldie Boutilier (00:25): Sophie boards a boat with Margo and her friends. She inquires about loaded guns. The group takes off on a lake.
  • “Dance Her Home” by TBA (00:29): Sophie talks to Margo about her marriage and keeping secrets. The music continues during a transition sequence. Margo and company arrive at Coyote Joe’s.
  • “T.R.O.U.B.L.E” by TBA (00:32): Brad (George Ferrier) kisses his girlfriend, Abby (Madison Wolfe), after a basketball game. The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. A band performs at Coyote Joe’s.
  • “Loud Bark” by Mannequin Pussy (00:43): Margo teaches Sophie how to drive a stick shift. They cruise through a parking lot in a maroon truck. Margo says, “We’re doing donuts, baby!”
  • “Summer of Love” by Bad Flamingo (00:45): Sophie tucks in her son and says, “I love you, baby.” The Hunting Wives music continues during a transition sequence. Abby exits her home through a window and hangs out with Brad.

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The Hunting Wives Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 โ€œKnockin’ Bootsโ€

The Hunting Wives Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • “There Is Freedom” by Cast (00:02): A hunter and his son discover Abby’s corpse. A “2 Weeks Earlier” sequence begins.The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song continues as Sophie and Graham attend a church service.
  • “Be Thou My Vision” by Cast (00:08): A church sequence begins. Various congregation members sing together. Abby talks to Nina (Abigail Rhyne) about the physique of Pastor Pete (the late Paul Teal).
  • “Flavor” by MSCMKRS feat. Czar Joshย (00:11): Abby sits in a chapel. A car wash sequence begins. Sophie and Graham discuss their “megachurch” experience.
  • “It Ain’t Right” by Jessie Murph (00:14): Margo chats with Jed about her brother, Kyle (Michael Aaron Milligan).The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Margo drives a vehicle and wears dark sunglasses.
  • “Pit of Doom” by Gregory Allan, Gary Guzman, Dr. Trip & Skip Armstrong (00:15): Margo arrives at Kyle’s home. Heavy metal music plays from a speaker system. Margo reunites with her estranged brother.
  • “In Between Plans” by Your Smiths (00:22): Jill (Katie Lowes) eats a meal. A transition sequence begins. Sophie and Graham arrive at Margo’s home.
  • “My Fun” by Suki Waterhouse (00:37): Sophie exits her home. The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song continues as she enters a brown vehicle. Sophie visits a farmer’s market.
  • “Fire” by Bad Flamingo (00:47): Sophie arrives at Margo’s home. She watches her receive oral sex from Brad. The Hunting Wives music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Hunting Wives Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 โ€œSunrise Tells the Storyโ€

The Hunting Wives Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • “Wildlife” by Alice Ivy (00:08): An exterior montage sequence begins. The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song continues as Sophie and Graham relax at a beach. The couple holds hands while discussing Margo.
  • “Boom Boom Back” by Hinds & Beck (00:10): A beach sequence continues. Sophie talks to her son. She receives a visit from Margo.
  • “Eyes of a Saint” by Ariaa (00:37): Pastor Pete parks his vehicle. He calls out to Abby as she walks away. The Hunting Wives music plays from a nearby speaker system during a party sequence.
  • “Horse Power” by Bigger Story Music (00:38): Margo hangs out at a pool with Sophie.The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Margo takes her top off and shares an intimate moment with Brad.
  • “Gettin’ Western” by Ryan Charles feat. E.Pย (00:39): The electricity drops at a house party. A male patron plays music from a speaker system. Abby walks away and leaves a voicemail for Brad.
  • “Tell Me the Truth” by Two Feet (00:44): Sophie hangs out with Jamie (Chosen Jacobs) during an interior scene. The track sets in as the characters kiss. Paster Pete masturbates to a photo of Abby during a transition sequence.
  • “Goin’ Down” by KYLN (00:51): Sophie searches clothes during an interior scene. She wears a green dress. The Hunting Wives music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Hunting Wives Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 โ€œCheat Dayโ€

The Hunting Wives Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • “Since You’ve Been Gone” by Holly Riva (00:01): The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Starr (Chrissy Metz) watches a video featuring her late daughter, Abby, and Nina. Pastor Pete drinks alcohol during a transition scene.
  • “Be Thou My Vision” by Cast (00:38): Margo finishes a conversation with Jed. A transition sequence begins. Nina sings at a memorial service for Abby.
  • “Break the Chain” by The Bridge City Sinners (00:44): The Hunting Wives music scores the episode’s end credits.

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The Hunting Wives Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 โ€œNot Her First Rodeoโ€

The Hunting Wives Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • “TBA” by TBA (00:10): Jamie plays basketball during an exterior scene. The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Brad confronts Jamie about his behavior.
  • “I Arise” by Debbie Forrest (00:38): Nina travels in a vehicle with Pastor Pete. Music plays from the speaker system. Nina says, “Is everything okay?”
  • “Mr. Texas” by Molly Brandt feat. Reilly Downes (00:42): Margo chats with Sheriff Jonny (Branton Box) during an exterior scene. Music plays from a speaker system. Sheriff Jonny talks about Sophie as Jed and Callie (Jaime Ray Newman) listen.
  • “Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson (00:47): Sophie arrives at a trailer home. She gets confronted by a nude Kyle. The Hunting Wives music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Hunting Wives Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 โ€œDeep in the Heart of Texasโ€

The Hunting Wives Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • “I Can Play Your Memory By Heart” by Benny Berry (00:02): Young Margo (Jessica Belkin) travels in a vehicle with Dale (Bryant Carroll) during a flashback sequence. The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Dale inquires about coming inside for “a glass of water.
  • “President Evil (Vox)” by Lapsed Catholic (00:32): Pastor Pete works out inside his home. The Hunting Wives music plays from a speaker system. Pastor Pete receives an unexpected visit from Sophie while waiting to see Nina.

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The Hunting Wives Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 โ€œShooting Starโ€

The Hunting Wives Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • “Shout Bamalama” by The Detroit Cobras (00:01): The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song scores the opening flashback sequence. Jill gives birth to Brad. She says, “Oh… oh, thank God.”
  • “Whole Lotta Woman Vox” by Loz Netto (00:06): Callie shares an intimate moment with her husband, Sheriff Jonny, during an interior scene. Music plays from a speaker system. Callie pulls a dildo out of Sheriff Jonny’s rectum.
  • “Honky Tonk Crowd” by Jake Worthington (00:40): A Coyote Joe’s sequence begins. Music plays from the speaker system. Taylor rides a fake bull.
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:41): A Coyote Joe’s sequence continues. The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Margo chats with Monae and Taylor about Sophie.
  • “Hurt” by of Verona (00:46): Callie shoots and kills Jill. She looks at Margo while trying to process the moment. The Hunting Wives music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Hunting Wives Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 โ€œSophie’s Choiceโ€

The Hunting Wives Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8

  • “Dark Horse” by Katy Perry feat. Juicy J (00:01): The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song plays during the opening flashback sequence. Sophie snorts cocaine in 2014. She talks with a friend about a Gone Girl DVD via Netflix.
  • “Keep Off of You” by Bad Flamingo (00:17): Sophie reunites with Margo. The characters hook up during an interior scene. The track fades as Sophie and Margo share a cigarette.
  • “Wipe My Tears” by Damien (00:22): Sophie parks her vehicle. The tune plays in the distance. Sophie wears a purple top and chats with Brad about Abby.
  • “Dead of Night” by Orville Peck (00:24): A Coyote Joe’s sequence begins. The track plays from the speaker system. Sophie orders a club soda with lime before chatting with a Black private investigator.
  • “Walkin’ After Midnight” by TBA (00:53): Sophie pushes Kyle’s corpse into a body of water. Margo worries about her missing brother. The Hunting Wivesย soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.