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Big Little Lies season 2 episode 1 soundtrack

What Have They Done?, 10 songs

Following first-day-of-school events, Madeline is worried by Bonnie's behavior. Mary Louise, Celeste's mother-in-law, offers her unvarnished assessment of Madeline's character. Jane learns from her new coworker, Corey, that she's known in town as one of the “Monterey Five.”

  • Cold Little Heart (Acoustic) — Michael Kiwanuka
    Opening scene (all three driving and flashblack)
  • Bad Reputation — Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
    Jane and Ziggy getting ready for the first day of 2nd grade
  • I'll Be Around — The Spinners
    Chloe plays this song before they get out of the car. It plays as the moms drop their kids off for the first day of second grade and meet back up with one another.
  • What Becomes of the Brokenhearted — Jimmy Ruffin
    Nathan walks away after asking Ed for help; Renata in the car.
  • It's My House — Diana Ross
    Photo shoot at Renata’s house
  • Mystery of Love — Sufjan Stevens
    Jane dancing on the beach
  • Harvest Moon — Cassandra Wilson
    [Cover of Neil Young's Harvest Moon] Celeste remembers Perry; dinner with Mary Louise.
  • The Rip — Portishead
    Madeline confronts Abby in her room, this is the song that Abby is listening to on her laptop.
  • All Apologies — Sinéad O'Connor
    Jane sits in her room sketching
  • The Fade Out Line — Phoebe Killdeer & The Short Straws
    Celeste and Jane discussing adultery and residual feelings; End credits

Theme Song

Cold Little Heart
Michael Kiwanuka