The Testaments Season 1 (2026) Soundtrack Guide
Growing up in Gilead is all they have ever known. As a new generation of young women grapple with the bleak future that awaits them, they will be forced to search for allies, new and old, to help in their fight for freedom.
The Testaments soundtrack features a playlist with music from artists like The Cranberries, Blondie and others. This guide provides the complete list of soundtrack songs and scene descriptions, along with details on the composers and music supervisors involved in the Hulu show. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the series section.
This sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale is set approximately fifteen years after the events of the original production. Based on Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel, the narrative follows a new generation of women living within the borders of Gilead. Ann Dowd reprises her role as Aunt Lydia, a central figure who leads an elite school for future wives while managing her own involvement in the resistance. The musical score and atmospheric tunes in the first ten episodes reflect the oppressive environment and the shifting allegiances of the protagonists.
Popular Songs from Season 1
Episode 1: Precious Flowers (Apr 8, 2026)
In the halls of Aunt Lydia's premarital preparatory academy, the finest in Gilead, Agnes is assigned to mentor a new Pearl Girl, and a fragile alliance begins.
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Summer Song
Remy Bond
Scene Context: Lyrics: They're in the bad lands looking for me We're in the city getting high with the freaks Out the juke box back on lou reed I'm free Hey, it's my life Hold on tight It's my life I I I I know what to do Now that i've got a man like you In the summertime It can be so cruel Baby don't be cruel I I I I know what to do Now that i've got a man like you In the summertime It can be so cruel Baby don't be cruel Real love Just like sid and Nancy Real love
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Scene Context: The girls playing outside among the trees
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Scene Context: Music playing in the radio / June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) appears / Ending Credits
Episode 2: Perfect Teeth (Apr 8, 2026)
As Agnes begins the rituals that mark her coming of age, she struggles with the confusing stirrings of adolescence. Meanwhile, Daisy is subjected to Gilead's system of discipline.
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Chapel of Love
The Dixie Cups
Scene Context: Lyrics: Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get married Gee, I really love you and we're gonna get married Goin' to the chapel of love Spring is here, the sky is blue Whoa, birds all sing as if they knew Today's the day We'll say, "I do." And we'll never be lonely anymore
Episode 3: Daisy (Apr 8, 2026)
An incident on a school trip spurs Daisy’s memories of Toronto, revealing her past and a world shattered by violence.
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California Dreamin'
Scala & Kolacny Brothers
Scene Context: Lyrics: All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown) And the sky is gray (and the sky is gray) I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk) On a winter's day (on a winter's day) I'd be safe and warm (I'd be safe and warm) If I was in LA (if I was in LA) California dreamin' (California dreamin') On such a winter's day Stopped into a church I passed along the way Well, I got down on my knees (got down on my knees) And I pretend to pray (I pretend to pray) You know the preacher like the cold (preacher like the cold) He knows I'm gonna stay (knows I'm gonna stay)
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Zep Step
The Wytches
Scene Context: Daisy smoking, talking and kissing on the spinning wheel in the park
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Cherry on Top
Tabitha Meeks
Scene Context: Lyrics: Shiny penny on a jelly street Pick it up, it was just for me Oh, oh, oh, lucky me My best friend is the one I love So we′re gettin' married in a couple months Oh, oh, oh, the one I love Well, I just want life with a cherry on top Just want life with a cherry on top Bam-bam, bam-bam-ba-dum-bam
Episode 4: Green Tea (Apr 15, 2026)
As the Green girls gather for a tea party, Daisy struggles to keep on task, while Agnes begins to understand what being a woman in Gilead means.
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(You Keep Me) Hangin' On
Scene Context: Becka instructs Agnes in the basic steps of the waltz dance.
Episode 5: Ball (Apr 22, 2026)
At a debutante-style ball where Green girls are paraded before Commanders, the illusion of elegance begins to fray. Agnes discovers Garth's status has changed.
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A Better Tomorrow
Robert Allen Elliott
Scene Context: Cello and Violin music playing while the girls dance in the middle of the hall.
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Come to Life
Trent Dabbs
Scene Context: The girls' second dance, now dancing with men.
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The Tales of Hoffmann - Barcarolle
Beatrix Benedict
Episode 6: Stadium (Apr 29, 2026)
As the Aunts sift through ancestry records to finalize matches, Agnes plots for her chance at love. Meanwhile, Lydia contemplates the choices that shaped her rise in Gilead.
Episode 7: Commitment (May 6, 2026)
As Daisy's secret past threatens to surface, Agnes grapples with an unwanted match and a forbidden crush. Becka meets with potential matches and finds unexpected kindness in one of them.
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Summertime
The Sundays
Scene Context: Rita prepares Daisy for a mission after receiving instructions from Aunt Lydia.
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Far Away
Scene Context: Daisy proceeds towards the border, contemplating her relationship with her mother and feelings of loneliness.
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6 Underground
Sneaker Pimps
Scene Context: Daisy drives to begin her new life, opting for personal choice over fear.
Episode 8: Broken (May 13, 2026)
As Agnes is swept up in wedding plans, Daisy hides a life-altering secret, and Hulda faces backlash after speaking out.
Episode 9: Marat Sade (May 20, 2026)
As Daisy steps into a new role, she considers what she’s willing to lose to help her friends.
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Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon
Urge Overkill
Scene Context: Daisy joined Gilead and the girls will Plum her up
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Coming Back to Me
Leith Ross
Scene Context: Music plays while the scene shows Becka cutting flowers, then going to the bathroom and stabbing her father with scissors.
Episode 10: Secateurs (May 27, 2026)
Season Finale: While Becka faces the consequences of her actions, Agnes and Daisy must decide how far they're willing to go to protect her.
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Hunger of the Pine
Scene Context: Daisy informs June of her plans to establish her own military force.
The Testaments Season 1 Trailer Songs
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The Testaments Hulu Trailer Music
Aunt Lydia, Agnes (Chase Infiniti), and Daisy (Lucy Halliday) serve as the primary perspectives throughout the 10 episodes. As Agnes faces the reality of an arranged marriage at the academy, her story becomes linked with Daisy, a newcomer from Canada on a specialized mission. The production's soundtrack incorporates various instrumental tracks and melodic songs to enhance the atmospheric setting of Gilead. These musical selections and background tunes are integrated to underscore the themes of youth resistance and resolution within the 2026 series.
Main Cast
- Ann Dowd Aunt Lydia
- Chase Infiniti Agnes
- Lucy Halliday Daisy
- Rowan Blanchard Shunammite
- Mattea Conforti Becka
- Mabel Li Aunt Vidala
- Amy Seimetz Paula
- Brad Alexander Garth
- Zarrin Darnell-Martin Aunt Gabbana
- Eva Foote Aunt Estee
- Elisabeth Moss June Osborne
Official Trailer
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | Summer Song | Remy Bond |
| E1 | Dreaming | Blondie |
| E1 | Dreams | The Cranberries |
| E2 | Chapel of Love | The Dixie Cups |
| E3 | California Dreamin' | Scala & Kolacny Brothers |
| E3 | Zep Step | The Wytches |
| E3 | Cherry on Top | Tabitha Meeks |
| E4 | (You Keep Me) Hangin' On | Ann Peebles |
| E5 | A Better Tomorrow | Robert Allen Elliott |
| E5 | Come to Life | Trent Dabbs |
| E5 | The Tales of Hoffmann - Barcarolle | Beatrix Benedict |
| E7 | Summertime | The Sundays |
| E7 | Far Away | Sharon Van Etten |
| E7 | 6 Underground | Sneaker Pimps |
| E8 | Sweet Jane | Cowboy Junkies |
| E9 | Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon | Urge Overkill |
| E9 | Coming Back to Me | Leith Ross |
| E10 | Hunger of the Pine | alt-J |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many songs are in the soundtrack for The Testaments: Season 1?
There are 19 songs featured in the soundtrack for The Testaments: Season 1. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of The Testaments: Season 1?
The main genres for The Testaments: Season 1 include Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
How many seasons does The Testaments have?
The TV show The Testaments currently has 1 season.