Not Suitable for Work Season 1 (2026) Soundtrack Guide
Follow five work-obsessed twenty-somethings striving for professional success and, if they have time, personal happiness in Manhattan's most glamorous neighborhood, Murray Hill.
Not Suitable for Work soundtrack includes a selection of tracks from Keane, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and others, along with an original score by Gabriel Mann. This guide provides the complete list of soundtrack songs and scene descriptions, along with details on the composers and music supervisors involved in the 2026 Hulu production. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the series section.
Created by Mindy Kaling, the workplace hangout comedy series follows five ambitious twenty-somethings who face the chaotic professional and personal realities of starting their careers in the Murray Hill neighborhood of New York City. As they build friendships, face demanding bosses, and experience complex office romance, their lives are filled with both humor and stress. To capture the high-energy rhythm of their fast-paced city life and late-night office hours, the sound design incorporates modern upbeat tunes, including dance-pop releases by Dua Lipa. These bright tracks are paired with relaxed background tunes, setting a comfortable tone for their quiet rooftop meetings and morning coffee runs.
Episode 1: Welcome to Murray Hill (Jun 2, 2026)
Whoa. Two girls live across the hall from three guys? Yeah, I'll watch this.
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Scene Context: Davis delivers breakfast to Ava's room and discovers a note.
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Scene Context: AJ encounters Josh at a party in a flashback scene.
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Hand Clapping Song
Scene Context: AJ and Bill are engaged in an argument while waiting in line at a food truck.
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I Only See You
Keith
Scene Context: AJ enters the office.
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Scene Context: Abby refuses to acknowledge any interest in Austin while removing his jacket.
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The Dreaming Moon
Scene Context: At the apartment, AJ informs Abby that her boss might terminate her employment.
Episode 2: Evil Nepo Son of the King (Jun 2, 2026)
Whoa. That one guy's getting treated bad because he didn't get his job the right way. Meanwhile the girls be hustlin'.
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Scene Context: Bill enters the office.
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Scene Context: Abby sends a text message to Austin requesting a favor.
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Scene Context: AJ and Davis quickly prepare the conference room before Bill's arrival.
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One Hour To Love Me
Craig Gildner
Scene Context: Josh is at the bar.
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Scene Context: AJ informs Josh in the hallway that she was ignored by him since the event at Penn.
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Waterloo Sunset
Scene Context: Abby establishes friendship boundaries with Austin prior to departing.
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Better Things
Scene Context: Josh reviews Vivian's photo gallery and then receives a text notification adding him to the Dryden Work group as the end credits begin to roll.
Episode 3: The Philadelphia Thirst Monster (Jun 2, 2026)
Whoa. Date or dinner party? That is the main issue in this episode.
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Prematurely (Fly Me Away)
The Screaming Gypsy Bandits
Scene Context: Abby sends a text message to Austin.
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Tug of War
Scene Context: AJ is cleaning the apartment.
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Hot Links
Soul Heirs
Scene Context: Davis and Kel have been invited to visit AJ's apartment.
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Only Time
Silver Synthetic
Scene Context: Josh is consuming food and viewing a film on his smartphone while seated on the apartment balcony.
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Submersion
The KVB
Scene Context: Episode 3 Closing Credits Music
Episode 4: The Jawline of Your Dreams (Jun 9, 2026)
Whoa. This handsome guy is on a billboard but the twist is he didn't want to be.
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Walk On
Arthur Ahbez
Scene Context: Kel is engaged in a phone call while walking through the streets.
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One More Thrill
KOLARS
Scene Context: Abby is preparing equipment at the studio.
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Southwark
Yumi Zouma
Scene Context: Abby is sending a text message to Austin.
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Blacktop
Scene Context: Bill kisses AJ in the workplace / Ending Credits Song
Episode 5: Fisher Trashen (Jun 9, 2026)
Whoa. That tall guy dated a girl, and now she hates him. Glad it's not me.
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Little Sweet Kiss
Brotherhood Of Peace
Scene Context: Kel participates in a casting call by waiting in line.
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Scene Context: At Vanessa's studio, Abby attempts to quit as Vanessa works on editing a cat tribute video on her laptop.
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Il fait chaud
Corine
Scene Context: AJ accompanies Madison to the restroom.
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So Hot
Charles Wright & The Gallahads
Scene Context: Austin and Kel are present at the coffee shop.
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Scene Context: On a bench outdoors, Davis requests that AJ manage Madison's apology.
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New York
Peter Silberman
Scene Context: Abby discusses Kel's meeting with Austin with him at the doorway.
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Out of My Mind
Jaguar Sun
Scene Context: Bill kisses AJ outside her apartment. As they get into his car, the end credits begin rolling.
Episode 6: Handsome Mug Guy (Jun 16, 2026)
Whoa. One of the guys moves into the girls' apartment. It's pretty funny.
Episode 7: Does Jon Hamm Cry? (Jun 16, 2026)
Whoa. Do you ever wonder what the guy from Mad Men is like in real life? The three guys do.
Episode 8: Denver Is for Lovers (Jun 23, 2026)
Whoa. Christmas Episode. And it's not the last one? Weird.
Episode 9: A Birthday Party for the Whole World (Jun 23, 2026)
Whoa. It's New Year's Eve, someone’s getting punched, someone's getting kissed.
Not Suitable for Work Season 1 Trailer Songs
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Not Suitable for Work Serie Trailer Music
Starring Ella Hunt and Avantika Vandanapu alongside Will Angus and Jack Martin, the cast delivers an exceptionally funny and relatable portrayal of early adulthood. The audio landscape enhances their workplace misadventures and emotional struggles through powerful vocal tracks, featuring alternative indie rock by Yeah Yeah Yeahs and classic funk anthems from James Brown. Simultaneously, melodic tunes by Keane drift through the more reflective, introspective moments at the end of their busy weeks, providing a polished and memorable auditory backing that beautifully supports this contemporary office comedy.
Main Cast
- Ella Hunt AJ Pascarelli
- Jack Martin Josh Teitelbaum
- Avantika Abhinaya 'Abby' Chilukuri
- Will Angus Davis Beau Bradley Barrett III
- Nicholas Duvernay Kel Washington
- Jay Ellis Bill Gibson
Official Trailer
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap) | Shirley Ellis |
| E1 | Levitating | Dua Lipa |
| E1 | Hand Clapping Song | The Meters |
| E1 | I Only See You | Keith |
| E1 | Wait | NoMBe |
| E1 | The Dreaming Moon | The Magnetic Fields |
| E2 | The Boss | James Brown |
| E2 | I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City | Harry Nilsson |
| E2 | Twenty Five Miles | Edwin Starr |
| E2 | One Hour To Love Me | Craig Gildner |
| E2 | Lady Luck | Richard Swift |
| E2 | Waterloo Sunset | The Kinks |
| E2 | Better Things | Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings |
| E3 | Prematurely (Fly Me Away) | The Screaming Gypsy Bandits |
| E3 | Tug of War | Rubber Band Gun |
| E3 | Hot Links | Soul Heirs |
| E3 | Only Time | Silver Synthetic |
| E3 | Submersion | The KVB |
| E4 | Walk On | Arthur Ahbez |
| E4 | One More Thrill | KOLARS |
| E4 | Southwark | Yumi Zouma |
| E4 | Blacktop | Yeah Yeah Yeahs |
| E5 | Little Sweet Kiss | Brotherhood Of Peace |
| E5 | Somewhere Only We Know | Keane |
| E5 | Il fait chaud | Corine |
| E5 | So Hot | Charles Wright & The Gallahads |
| E5 | King of the Night | Rubber Band Gun |
| E5 | New York | Peter Silberman |
| E5 | Out of My Mind | Jaguar Sun |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Not Suitable for Work: Season 1?
The score for Not Suitable for Work: Season 1 was composed by Gabriel Mann.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Not Suitable for Work: Season 1?
There are 30 songs featured in the soundtrack for Not Suitable for Work: Season 1. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Not Suitable for Work: Season 1?
The main genres for Not Suitable for Work: Season 1 include Comedy.
How many seasons does Not Suitable for Work have?
The TV show Not Suitable for Work currently has 1 season.