BoJack Horseman soundtrack: Complete list of songs featured in the show

BoJack Horseman, which ran from 2014 to 2020, may seem like an ordinary adult animated series at first glance. However, there is a lot more depth to the show as it deals with themes of alcoholism, depression, and failed relationships.

The show is set in an animated version of Hollywood inhabited by both human beings and anthropomorphic animals. It follows a washed-up '90s sitcom star as he tries to claw his way out of obscurity.

Over six seasons, the series maintained a balance between humor and deep emotional moments. While BoJack Horseman had slapstick gags, it also dealt with topics worthy of sincere vulnerability. That contrast extends well beyond writing into the whole feel of the show, and one of the areas where it's very clear is the music.

The score is one of the subtle but pivotal factors that define BoJack’s mood. Synth-soaked instrumentals at one end to slow acoustic numbers at the other, the music tracks never stray from their emotional core.

A consistent and often subdued style is a trademark of Jesse Novak, who also scored The Mindy Project and Superstore. His music can be seen as jazzy musings, jittery cues setting the stage for surreal images one moment, then heavy monologues the next. This ambience is supported by carefully chosen licensed rock and pop songs sprinkled throughout the show.

Music of BoJack Horseman (from seasons 1-6)

1) BoJack Horseman season 1

BoJack Horseman starts with a washed-up sitcom star trying to reclaim fame and write a memoir. The humor is sharp, but by the end of the season, it hints at deeper emotional themes—loneliness, self-worth, and the search for meaning—setting up a surprising tonal shift for the series.

Still from BoJack Horseman season 1 (Image via Netflix)

The music used in season 1 of BoJack Horseman includes:

BoJack's Theme by Patrick Carney, Ralph Carney
Horsin' Around Theme by Jesse Novak
Back In the 90's by Grouplove
Devil and Jesus by Eric Burdon
Prologue: Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber, "Cats" 1983 Broadway cast
On Fire Again by Circuit Shaker, Vicky Harrison, and Oliver Price
Just a Little by Circuit Shaker
Gymnopédie N°1, Satie by Various Artists and Erik Satie
It's All Good by Josh Mobley and Reina Williams
At Fenway by Brian Evans
Feels Like Life by Edgard Jaude and Audrey Martells
Do Whatcha Feel by Len Boone
Impossible by Lyla Foy
Crown On The Ground by Sleigh Bells
Back In the 90's by Grouplove
Seventeen by Stone Cold Fox
Dangerous by Busta Rhymes
Still by Geto Boys
Riviera Life by Caro Emerald
Walking On Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves
No Love by Death Grips
Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones
Closer by Tegan and Sara

2) BoJack Horseman season 2

BoJack lands a dream role playing his idol, Secretariat, but success doesn’t solve anything. His self-destructive habits deepen, even as his relationships with Diane, Princess Carolyn, and Todd shift. The show leans harder into its emotional weight while continuing its Hollywood satire.

Still from BoJack Horseman season 2 (Image via Netflix)

The music in season 2 has tracks like Like Lovers Do by Heather Nova and Parade by Kevin Morby, giving viewers a glimpse into the themes explored in the season.

Every Dog Has His Day by Mark Murray
Parade by Kevin Morby
Avant Gardener by Courtney Barnett
Kyle and the Kids (feat. Carrick Moore Gerety) by Jesse Novak
Little Earthquakes by Imperial Mammoth
Like Lovers Do by Heather Nova
Change the World by Farmdale

3) BoJack Horseman Season 3

BoJack is chasing an Oscar, but fame only pushes him further into isolation. This season explores addiction, guilt, and identity, with bold visual storytelling, most notably in the underwater episode, Fish Out of Water. It’s introspective, surreal, and deeply melancholic.

Still from BoJack Horseman season 3 (Image via Netflix)

The music for season 3 includes:

Blankest Year by Nada Surf
Daylight by Foxworth Hall
Burning Bridges by Blue Stahli
Seaport by Jesse Novak
Hallway by Jesse Novak
Kelsey Apology by Jesse Novak
Chasing Kelsey by Jesse Novak
Seahorse Birth by Jesse Novak
Post Birth by Jesse Novak
Sea of Dreams by Oberhofer
Track 10 by The Procussions
Future Chaos by PP Music (UK)
Bringin' on the Night by Robbie Nevil
Get Dat Fetus Kill Dat Fetus by Jesse Novak, Daniele Gaither, Manus
Renegade by DANK
The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace by London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
Stars by Nina Simone

4) BoJack Horseman Season 4

A potential daughter and family secrets take center stage. This season delves into BoJack’s childhood trauma, his mother’s past, and the generational impact of neglect. There's still absurd comedy, but more heart than ever.

Still from BoJack Horseman season 4 (Image via Netflix)

Season 4 has songs like Trouble by Cage the Elephant and Blood In the Cut by K.Flay. These songs, along with the show's storyline gives viewers glimpses into the main character's mind and thought process.

Donna Molto Bella by Don Veneta
Sugar and Cream (Extra Sugar Mix) by 11 Acorn Lane
Mr. Peanutbutter's House Theme by Jesse Novak
A Horse with No Name (feat. Michelle Branch) by Patrick Carney
Bidin My Time by Sarah Vaughan
I Will Always Think of You by Jane Krakowski, Colman Domingo
Jerry and Tom by Smashtrax
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude by Jörg Baumann
Infinite by Magic Sword
Blood In The Cut by K.Flay
What Up by St. John
Oh Heart by Tank and the Bangas
Mmm Love by Bob Kelly
Lovers Land by Margaret Lewis, Grace Tennessee
Love Really Happened To Me by Bob Kelly
La Foret by Primas Stefan And His Royal Tziganes
Trouble by Cage the Elephant
Back Then by B Story
Wake Up by Jenny Owen Youngs

BoJack Horseman Season 5

BoJack stars in Philbert, a detective show that mirrors his real life a little too closely. It’s a season about blurred lines—between fiction and reality, guilt and accountability, performance and truth.

Music for season 5 includes:

Los Ageless by St. Vincent
Corner Cafe by Louise Goldberg
Remedy by Ashley Clark
Back in 90's by Thao Nguyen
Back In the 90's by Grouplove
Piano Cocktail by Marian McPartland
Break My Fall by Doc Robinson
Bojack Ending by Alex Heflin
New Jersey by Peter Sivo Band
Picnic for Two by Frank Tapp
Rumba De Mantanzas by Hermanos De Alma
Trevi Fountain by Matt Hirt
Last Hurrah by Vetiver
Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Bellissimo by Phil Bender-Stone
To Build A Home by The Cinematic Orchestra, Patrick Watson
Lost You by Justin Stone
Under the Pressure by The War On Drugs

BoJack Horseman Season 6

Split in two parts, the final season sees BoJack try to make amends and get sober. However, the past doesn’t go away easily. With quiet moments and difficult truths, the show confronts consequences and closes with a quiet, uncertain kind of peace.

Music for the final season of BoJack Horseman includes:

Comme Ça by South of France
Take Me Down Easy by James Henry Jr.
High Above Chicago by Fialta
Don't Try by Extreme Music
Bass on the Brain by Nick Kingsley
Sound Like by Arkitek Mrj
Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269, , "Spring" from "The Four Seasons": I. Allegro by Antonio Vivaldi, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Martin Sieghart, Rainer Kussmaul
College Football by Jack Shaindlin
The Truth by Danny Elfman
Mr Blue (New Version) by Catherine Feeny

The entire series is available to stream on Netflix.

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