The Sex Education season 2 soundtrack features numerous original songs by American musician Ezra Furman, along with retro classics that capture the spirit of the show's UK subjects. Each episode begins with an appropriate mood-setter, and key character moments are typically accompanied by billboard hits from the past. As a result, the pop culture-friendly Netflix series has become a streaming hit.
Sex Education season 2 mostly takes place at Moordale High, but much of the narrative conflict goes down elsewhere. The collective characters all attempt to better understand their sexual wants and needs, thus allowing for numerous memorable bedroom sequences with music that either underlines the mood or contrasts it; a comedy of sexual fails and victories. Created by Laurie Nunn, Sex Education season 2 features an ensemble cast led by Asa Butterfield.
In Sex Education season 2, the Moordale High students, and their parents, learn to accept basic truths about race, sexuality, and happiness. The eclectic soundtrack amplifies comedic moments, and also helps reinforce various character arcs. Here's every song in Sex Education season 2 on Netflix, episode by episode.
Sex Education Season 2, Episode 1 Songs
"I Touch Myself” - Scala & Kolancy Brothers
Context: As Sex Education season 2 opens, Otis repeatedly masturbates.
"Sexual Healing” - Hot 8 Brass Band
Context: The songs plays over a landscape shot featuring the Sex Education title card.
"Love You So Bad” - Ezra Furman
Context: Otis and Eric discuss erections while biking.
"We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off” - Moordale High A Capella Group
Context: Eric and Otis discuss a rumored chlamydia outbreak; Otis leaves because of an erection.
"Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” - Rod Stewart
Context: The introduction of French student Rahim.
"Do It Again, A Little Bit Slower” - Jon & Robin
Context: Jean and Jacob get intimate; Otis and Ola kiss.
"Little World” - Ezra Furman
Context: Otis kisses Ola.
“Bedside" - Ezra Furman
Context: Maeve prepares to dye her hair.
"Two Tribes” - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Context: Female students fight outside Moordale High.
“Everywhere" - Moordale High A Capella Group
Context: Otis and Eric talk about having cured chlamydia.
"The Promise” - When in Rome
Context: Otis and Maeve agree to re-start their sex clinic at Moordale High.
Sex Education Season 2, Episode 2 Songs
"Push It” - Salt-N-Pepa
Context: Colin struggles with dirty talk during sex.
"The Queen of Hearts” - Ezra Furman
Context: Maeve writes a note at home.
"Sexy Boy” - Air
Context: Colin learns why Miss Sands enjoys dirty talk during sex.
"Rescue Me” - Fontella Bass
Context: Colin and Miss Sands have sex.
"Bashed Out” - This Is the Kit
Context: Adam leaves military school after a marijuana set-up.
Sex Education Season 2, Episode 3 Songs
"Cosmic Dancer” - T.Rex
Context: Olivia dances as the episode opens.
"Happy Talk” - Captain Sensible
Context: As the Olivia sequence ends, Aimee boards a bus with rabbit cake.
"Prove It” - Lee Harvey
Context: Jean prepares for a talk at Moordale High.
"Have a Good Time” - Bob Bradley, Matt Sanchez, Steve Dymond & Sarah Wassall
Context: Rahim and Eric arrive at an arcade.
"What is Love” - Haddaway
Context: Rahim and Eric dance at the arcade.
“Life" - Sorenious Bonk feat. Signe Mansdotter
Context: Aimee cries at home after reporting an assault.
"Pale Blue Eyes” - The Velvet Underground
Context: At school, Maeve almost tells Otis about her feelings.
Sex Education Season 2, Episode 4 Songs
"Hanky Panky” - Tommy Jones & The Shondells
Context: Ola and Otis play video games during the episode's intro.
"Oh, How It Hurts” - Barbara Mason
Context: Ola texts after failed sex.
"I Can Change” - Ezra Furman
Context: Eric and Adam have fun at a junkyard.
"Devil or Angel” - Ezra Furman
Context: Rahim asks Eric to be his boyfriend.
Sex Education Season 2, Episode 5 Songs
“Early Rain” - Ezra Furman
Context: The song plays during Ola’s dream about Lily.
"Dance Hall Days” - Wang Chung
Context: Otis, father Remi, and Eric begin a camping trip.
"Twenty Five Miles” - Edwin Starr
Context: Aimee puts on shoes; the song then plays over a camping trip sequence.
"Simple Things” - The Jive Aces
Context: Maeve dances with an elderly man and talks with Isaac.
“Touch" - Shura
Context: Aimee and Steve have an awkward bedroom moment.
"Hold Me Now” Thompson Twins
Context: Eric masturbates to an "Ultimate Deadlock" poster while figuring out his sexuality.
"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” - Al Green
Context: Otis talks to Jean after the camping trip.
"Love is the Drug” - Roxy Music
Context: Eric and Rahim commit to each other; Ola and Lily kiss.
"Slip Away” - Clarence Carter
Context: Adam tries to get Eric's attention.
Sex Education Season 2, Episode 6 Songs
"Itty Bitty Pretty One” - Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Context: The song opens the episode.
“Amateur" - Ezra Furman
Context: It plays over a transition from Jean to Maeve.
"Dance Little Sister” - Terence Trent D’Arby
Context: Viv masturbates in a school bathroom.
"Betrayal Takes Two” - Richard Hell & The Voidoids
Context: Jean tells Otis that he can talk to her about anything.
"Destination Unknown” - Missing Persons
Context: A party begins at Otis' home.
"Jump Into the Fire” - Harry Nilsson
Context: Otis and Ola talk at the party.
"I Want More” - Can
Context: One of the party songs.
"Theme From S’Express” - S’Express
Context: Amy and Steve dance to their song at Otis' party.
"Don't Go” - Yaz
Context: Adam arrives at Otis' party.
"From Suburban” - MSI
Context: Another song from Otis' party.
"Good Love” - Isaac Hayes
Context: Otis offends Ola and Maeve after a drunken party speech.
"Having a Party” - The Osmonds
Context: Otis vomits (again) at his party.
"Freed from Desire” - Gala
Context: Jean and Mrs. Goff have a conversation at a club.
"Thank You for the Offer” - Chip Taylor
Context: Maeve talks to her mother.
"A Leader Always Carries a Stick” - Grizzly Bear
Context: Mr. Groff copies Jean's private notes.
Sex Education Season 2, Episode 7 Songs
“Peaches” - The Stranglers
Context: The episode opens with a Maeve flashback sequence.
"Mystery of Love” - Sufjan Stevens
Context: Jakob breaks up with Jean.
"Make Your Own Kind of Music” - Mama Cass
Context: Aimee and her friends smash a car.
"Cool Jerk” - The Capitols
Context: Maeve talks to her mother about drugs.
“Seventeen" - Sharon Van Etten
Context: Aimee boards the bus with her friends; a moment of female unity.
Sex Education Season 2, Episode 8 Songs
"Skinhead Moonstomp” - Symarip
Context: Ola and Lily masturbate next to each other.
"Shot Down” - The Sonics
Context: Build-up for a quiz competition.
"I Can Change" - LCD Soundsytem
Context: Ola and Adam talk.
"Wishin' and Hopin’" - Dusty Springfield
Context: After experiencing an epiphany, Adam sprints to see Eric at Moordale High.
“Kiss" - Scout Niblett
Context: Otis speaks to Jean; Adam meets Eric's mother and sisters.
“Care" - Ezra Furman
Context: The song plays over a montage of Lily, Aimee, and Maeve.
"On the Radio” - Chip Taylor
Context: Isaac listens to Otis' voice recording of him saying "I love you" to Maeve.