The Firefly Lane season 1 soundtrack aligns with the series' three timelines and the characters' shifting perspectives. Now streaming on Netflix, the adaptation of Kristin Hannah's beloved novel chronicles the journey of two Washington women who build their friendship over the course of 25 years. Each episode typically includes four to six mainstream songs, with the music often establishing the mood for key scenes.
Firefly Lane season 1 begins in the '70s, as Tully Hart (Ali Skovbye) and Kate Mularkey (Roan Curtis) form a friendship in junior high school. The music is light and fluffy during these sequences, as the main protagonists mostly aim to have fun while spending time together. During the '80s scenes, the musical titles begin to reflect the perspectives of the primary female leads (now portrayed by Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke) and thematically underline what they're experiencing. In the primary 2003 setting, there are some upbeat anthems to enjoy before some moody ballads play over the climactic events. Each episode title in Firefly Lane season 1 references a real song.
Netflix audiences will enjoy Firefly Lane season 1 because of its central storyline and endearing lead actresses, and the music will definitely appeal to those enjoy nostalgia-themed filmmaking. There are some definitive mainstreams hit that play throughout the series, along with some lesser-known tracks that viewers will want to identify by name. Below, we have you covered with a full listing of every featured song in Firefly Lane season 1 on Netflix.
Firefly Lane Episode 1: "Hello Yellow Brick Road"
"Thousand-Watt Work Out" by John Moran: Young Kate watches Cloud and her daughter Tully pull up in a bus. The moment foreshadows the friendship between the young characters.
"Magic Man" by Heart: In the '80s timeline, Kate sees her future husband, Johnny, for the first time. Once again, Kate is presented as a wide-eyed character full of wonder.
"She Turns My Radio On" by Jim Ford: Tully has lunch with Marah and remembers how she instantly knew that Kate was special. The moment reinforces Kate as a kind-hearted character with good intentions.
"You're the One" by Nikki & The Corvettes: Kate arrives at work in the '80s timeline and continuously gazes at Johnny.
"Tainted Love" by Soft Cell: Kate parties hard with Johnny and Tully in the '80s timeline, and realizes that her friends may already know each other, in the biblical sense.
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John: After "Tainted Love," Kate watches her love interest, Travis, dance with Tully in the 2003 timeline.
Firefly Lane Episode 2: "Oh! Sweet Something"
"Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran: In the '80s timeline, Kate tells Tully that she once had a small crush on Johnny, and then thinks about a possible relationship with Mutt.
"Oh! Sweet Nuthin'" by The Velvet Underground: Tully lies alone in the grass after being sexually assaulted while under the influence of alcohol ('80s timeline). The lyric "She ain't got nothing at all" establishes her frame of mind.
"We Win, We Lose" by Edward Burgon & Jaco Prince: Kimber strolls into work wearing sunglasses and complains about a rather impressive display of flowers at Kate's desk.
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police: Young Kate and Young Tully wait for the bus.
Firefly Lane Episode 3: "Dancing Queens"
"Superstar" by Jamelia: An opening montage sequence shows Tully and Max repeatedly hooking up. The overall vibe suggests that Tully is feeling content and pleased with her life.
"All I Need Is the Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies: In the '70s timeline, Cloud puts on some "no-milk blues" and invites Young Kate to dance with her.
"Tinkertoy Tomorrow" by Milk 'N' Cookies: The "Firefly Foxes" takes off in a van during the '70s timeline and subsequently arrive at a party.
"You're the Only Thing I've Got Going for Me" by Bill Wright: Young Kate slowly dances with Robbie, unaware that he secretly has a romantic relationship with her brother, Sean.
"Ballroom Blitz" by The Sweet: Young Tully leaves Barbara Lee Ellis High School and spots a boy who took advantage of her.
"I Go Wild" by The Three O'Clock: At a bar, Kate chats with Johnny in the '80s timeline about work.
Firefly Lane Episode 4: "Love Is a Battlefield"
"We Got the Beat" by The Go-Go's: In the '80s, Tully showers the bathroom with hair spray and then arrives at a college party.
"Love to Love You Baby" by Donna Summer: Kate watches Johnny fix the sink in the 2003 setting, and then shares an intimate moment with him on the kitchen floor.
"Something Old, Something New" by Lonnie Russ: Kate's parents play their favorite song during a dinner scene with Tully.
"Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper: Marah plays the piano at a school event. A cover version of the song plays at the end of the episode when Tully realizes that she's pregnant.
Firefly Lane Episode 5: "Sweet Child O' Mine"
"Coming Around Again" by Carly Simon: The episode opens with a montage and builds to Tully vomiting while pregnant in 2003. The song also ends the episode as Tully tells Max that she's pregnant and Kate swims in the nude.
Firefly Lane Episode 6: "Dirty Laundry"
"He Is a Hustler" by Andrew Kingslow: The episode begins with Tully and Max having some loud sex as Kate listens in amazement.
"No Matter What" by Badfinger: Kate and Tully enjoy a bicycle ride in the '70s timeline.
"Hey Ya!" by Outkast: Tully plays cricket with Max and his family. The lyric "Don't want to meet your momma" suggests that Tully isn't quite ready for the moment.
"Beri-Beri" by Kleenex LiLiPUT: Kate attends an art show with Mutt in the '80s timeline, and Tully discusses Johnny's recent behavior.
Firefly Lane Episode 7: "Total Eclipse of the Hart"
"A Hymn of Peace" by Richard Harvey: Kate and Marah take a moment before attending a funeral and contemplate how Tully would've handled the situation.
"Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners: Kate and Tully play pool with Mutt and Johnny at a bar in the '80s timeline.
"True" by Spandau Ballet: Johnny discusses his missionary past with Tully, who says that she tells people her mother is dead because it's easier than the truth.
"Why Can't I Touch It" by The Buzzcocks: In the '80s, Tully and Johnny have loud sex, unaware that Kate is at home with Mutt and can hear everything.
"Brotherman" by The Final Solution: Young Tully arrives at home in the '70s timeline and doesn't seem pleased by the appearance of Cloud's boyfriend, Leon.
"On Saturday Afternoons in 1963" by Rickie Lee Jones: In 2003, Tully thinks about her pregnancy and recalls being shot two decades prior. The episode ends with a funeral sequence that links to a climactic reveal.
Firefly Lane Episode 8: "Mawaige"
"Everybody Got Their Something" by Nikka Costa: The episode begins with Tully and Max having morning sex, which seems to be "their something."
"Sold Me Down the River" by Artist: In the '70s, Tully and Kate gossip over Leif Garrett while Sean and Robbie look at nude magazines and then kiss.
"Big Sur" by David Wax Museum: Sean awaits his bride during a wedding ceremony, shortly after Tully urges him to accept his sexuality and attraction to men.
"Sister Christian" by Night Ranger: Johnny and Kate slow dance and discuss Tully's relationship with Chad.
"Slave of Love" by Goldberg: Tully and Kate discuss Chad and their continued friendship.
"Only Yesterday" by Thelma Jones: In 2003, Sean comes out to his sister Kate.
Firefly Lane Episode 9: "You Say It's Your Birthday?!"
"Crazy" by Patsy Cline: Cloud dedicates a performance to Tully on their shared "birthday." Cline's version of the song plays at the end when Tully kicks out Max while Kate and Marah smash a boat.
"I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor: Travis performs a karaoke song for Kate.
"Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba: Kate takes the stage for a karaoke performance.
Firefly Lane Episode 10: "Auld Lang Syne"
"This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush: In the '70s, Kate is separated from Tully after Cloud is arrested.
"Who Knows Where the Time Goes" by Eva Cassidy: Sean spends time with Kate and Tully after coming out to his wife.
"Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS: Th season ends as Kate arrives at a funeral and confronts someone from her inner circle.
The Firefly Lane season 1 soundtrack was supervised for Netflix by Tiffany Anders (Sorry for Your Loss).