The Perfect Couple soundtrack: The definitive guide for all songs in the finale

Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s novel of the same name, The Perfect Couple was released on September 5, 2024. The latest addition to Netflix’s whodunit library centers in Nantucket, where a lavish wedding ends tragically after a body washes up on the beach, putting everyone under the radar of suspicion.

Besides the engaging plot and fascinating characters, one of the reasons that have kept the audience glued to the series is the tastefully curated songs that blend seamlessly with each scene. From Willie Wright to Meghan Trainor, The Perfect Couple boasts 30 songs in its six episodes.

The opening dance scene features the entire cast performing to Trainor’s recently released track “Criminals,” setting a lively and vibrant mood, in stark contrast to the murder mystery that follows. Follow along with this article to tune into the complete soundtrack of the series.

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Every song in The Perfect Couple

Episode 1

• Nantucket Island by Willie Wright
• Young Hearts by Candi Staton
• Criminals by Meghan Trainor
• Do You Feel It? by NRBQ
• Sunshine by Tensnake & Panama
• You Sexy Thing by Hot Chocolate
• Criminals by Meghan Trainor

Episode 2

• CoCo Bongo by Diemonsterdiie
• Offering – A Color Show by Gabriels

Episode 3

• Criminals by Meghan Trainor
• Cry to Me by Solomon Burke
• Float (feat. Seun Kuti & Egypt 80) by Janelle Monáe
• What More Can I Say by Teddy Swims
• Celebrate by Anderson .Paak
• Brazil by Django Reinhardt
• Criminals by Meghan Trainor

Episode 4

• Live My Life by Robert W. Lamond
• Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder
• Big Mouth USA by Jim Ford
• All By Myself by Eric Carmen

Episode 5

• Criminals by Meghan Trainor
• Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder
• Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin
• I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers
• Sweet Happy Life (Samba de Orfeu) by Peggy Lee
• I Found Sunshine by Chi-Lites
• Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
• Stars And Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa

Episode 6

• Stars And Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa
• Criminals by Meghan Trainor

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The Perfect Couple score

Rupert Gregson-Williams, who scored Wonder Woman, The Gilded Age, and Hacksaw Ridge, provided music to the series:

• The Perfect Couple
• Benji’s Speech
• Leaving
• The Beach
• Wired Money
• Reporters
• Evidence
• No Control
• The Receipt
• Summerland
• Thomas
• Spying
• Interviews
• Anything Else
• Cold Feet
• The Sailboat
• Defense Attorney
• Inconvenient
• Separation Anxiety

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Plot summary

Here’s how Netflix describes the plot of The Perfect Couple:

Amelia Sacks is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket. Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury, has spared no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach.

The synopsis ends with:

As secrets come to light, the stage is set for a real-life investigation that feels plucked from the pages of one of Greer’s novels. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect.

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Where to watch The Perfect Couple

Being a platform original The Perfect Couple will be exclusively available on Netflix, the only OTT to include the thriller in its September 2024’s catalog. Besides Netflix, the series is unavailable on other streamers like Max, Hulu, Prime Video, and other platforms.

Netflix subscribers are also in for a treat this September 2024 with Emily in Paris season 4 part 2, Uglies, His Three Daughters, and many platform originals, offering a diverse mix of highly anticipated content to binge throughout the month

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Stay tuned for more news and updates on all your favorite TV shows and movies as 2024 progresses.