Political Animals Music
Political Animals season 1 poster

Political Animals season 1 episode 1 soundtrack

Pilot, 5 songs

In this series opener, the US Secretary of State tries to protect a shocking family secret all the while dealing with an Iranian hostage crisis.

  • Shining Light — Annie Lennox
    Elaine's theme song, Opening scene.
  • Nobody's Baby — Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
    After Elaine tells Bud that she is divorcing him, this song is played.
  • I'll Take You There — The Staple Singers
    When Elaine and Garcetti dance while campaigning.
  • The Cascades — Scott Joplin
    The first song played by T.J. at Douglas engagement party.
  • I'll Never Smile Again — Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra & Frank Sinatra & The Pied Pipers

Theme Song

Future Starts Slow
The Kills