Sugar Season 1 (2024) Soundtrack Guide
John Sugar (Colin Farrell) is a private investigator with an unusual specialty for finding people who have vanished without a trace. An avid fan of classic cinema, Sugar is hired by the legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel to investigate the disappearance of his beloved granddaughter, Olivia. As Sugar moves through the modern-day corruption of Los Angeles, he exposes the Siegel family’s long-buried scandals, uncovering a web of secrets that stretches from the film industry's golden age to its current criminal underbelly.
The Sugar Season 1 soundtrack uses a great selection of jazz, world music, and classic rock to match the show's neo-noir atmosphere. Composed by Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge, the original score establishes a specific, moody tone as John Sugar investigates cases across Los Angeles. This tracklist provides the complete metadata for every song featured in the series, including the instrumental pieces that define the detective's unique persona.
Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, a private investigator specializing in finding missing persons with deep ties to the Hollywood film industry. The first season follows his search for Olivia Siegel, the granddaughter of a famous producer, leading him into a web of family secrets and hidden agendas. Supported by performances from Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Amy Ryan, the plot examines the contrast between Sugar's polite demeanor and the brutal reality of his profession.
Episode 1: Olivia (Apr 4, 2024)
After solving a case in Japan, private eye John Sugar returns to LA to help find a missing woman with ties to a Hollywood legend.
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Street Fighter Mas
Kamasi Washington
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Nakanegh Dich
Mdou Moctar
Scene Context: John was seen sitting in a chair at a bar, drinking
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Etude
Julian Lage
Scene Context: Ruby tells John that he needs to find a place to live.
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Searching & Swimming
Scene Context: John recognizes a photo of Olivia's stepmother just by looking at it.
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Cherry
UFO
Scene Context: Melanie performs the song at a local pub.
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Needle To The Neck
Scene Context: John investigates how Rachel Kaye died.
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Visit Croatia
Alabaster DePlume
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Sugar Sugar
Bob Marley
Scene Context: Closing Credits Music
Episode 2: These People, These Places (Apr 4, 2024)
Sugar suspects Melanie's not telling the full story. Meanwhile, he and Ruby may not be the only ones looking into the mysterious body in Olivia's trunk.
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Desejo de Amor
João Donato
Scene Context: John Sugar and Bernie Siegel talked about Olivia.
Episode 3: Shibuya Crossing (Apr 11, 2024)
Melanie and Sugar get caught in a dicey situation—and make a new enemy. Sugar reunites with old friends, but he senses some are keeping secrets.
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Da Funk
Scene Context: Ending Credits Song
Episode 4: Starry-Eyed (Apr 18, 2024)
Sugar and Melanie track down Olivia's friend, who shares disturbing information about Davy and his family. Davy and Kenny dig into Sugar's past.
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Don't Play It
Kim Gordon
Scene Context: End Credits Song
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Lagos
Tony Allen
Scene Context: John is driving while talking to Ruby on the phone.
Episode 5: Boy in the Corner (Apr 25, 2024)
Melanie gets a surprise visit that unleashes Sugar's dark side. Ruby receives chilling guidance from a colleague. Davy makes a tragic decision.
Episode 6: Go Home (May 2, 2024)
Sugar thinks he's made a break in the case. When a double cross forces him to do the unthinkable, he turns to Melanie and Henry for help.
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Go Home
Angel Olsen
Episode 7: The Friends You Keep (May 9, 2024)
Sugar's fears for the safety of his friends lead him to a clandestine gathering where he learns a dangerous secret—and the truth about Olivia.
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I Won't Come Back Without Her
Episode 8: Farewell (May 16, 2024)
A shocking realization points Sugar toward a discovery that changes everything.
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No Shame
The Touch
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Company: II. –
Manchester Collective
Sugar: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
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Searching & Swimming
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I Won't Come Back Without Her
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Ticket To The Movies
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Chef Extraordinaire
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Doctor Visit
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Door Kicked In
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House Attack
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Fight And Run
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Closing In
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Hello Stranger
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Whiskey Shakes
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Needle To The Neck
Identifying the exact music used in the series is easier with our episode-by-episode breakdown. From tracks played during tense car rides to songs featured in the show's biggest plot twists, this database lists every song with factual scene descriptions. Our archive provides the complete tracklist, artist metadata, and links to the original score, serving as a technical reference for the musical identity of this Apple TV+ production.
Main Cast
- Colin Farrell John Sugar
- Jin Ha
- Raymond Lee
- Tony Dalton
- Laura Donnelly
- Sasha Calle
Official Trailer
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Street Fighter Mas | Kamasi Washington |
| E1 | Nakanegh Dich | Mdou Moctar |
| E1 | Etude | Julian Lage |
| E1 | Searching & Swimming | Ali Shaheed Muhammad |
| E1 | Cherry | UFO |
| E1 | Needle To The Neck | Ali Shaheed Muhammad |
| E1 | Visit Croatia | Alabaster DePlume |
| E1 | Sugar Sugar | Bob Marley |
| E2 | Desejo de Amor | João Donato |
| E3 | Da Funk | Daft Punk |
| E4 | Don't Play It | Kim Gordon |
| E4 | Lagos | Tony Allen |
| E5 | The Idea | Donna Blue |
| E6 | Go Home | Angel Olsen |
| E7 | I Won't Come Back Without Her | Ali Shaheed Muhammad |
| E7 | Anemone | The Brian Jonestown Massacre |
| E8 | No Shame | The Touch |
| E8 | Company: II. – | Manchester Collective |
| E8 | The Passenger | Iggy Pop |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Sugar: Season 1?
The score for Sugar: Season 1 was composed by Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Sugar: Season 1?
There are 37 songs featured in the soundtrack for Sugar: Season 1. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Sugar: Season 1?
The main genres for Sugar: Season 1 include Drama, Mystery.
How many seasons does Sugar have?
The TV show Sugar currently has 2 seasons.