the 'TV Series with unforgettable music' Thread
POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Monday, March 30, 2026 18:46
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I think we can all agree that Firefly had AMAZING music- the kind that drifts into your mind at random times, bringing that smile to your face despite yourself.
But other shows have had excellent musical scores as well.
What notes play in your head when you least expect them (I focus on series scores here 'cause in general, they have less time & money to produce them, making them all the more impressive when they ARE great IMO)?
I find these series' music dancing on my synapses quite often:
Star Trek TOS (usually the Constellation theme...
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The Prisoner (Main Title AND incidental- It's ALL good!!)
Dark Angel (love that end credit music)
And, once in a while...
Incredible Hulk
Secret Agent
CHUCK
You all make a list; I'll check it twice...
The naughty & nice Chrisisall
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I love the theme to "Cheers".....go ahead and laugh but I think it's great. Also, the music to "BONES" rocks!
Those arn't boobs, they're lies! - Stewie Griffin
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Okay. Gonna show my age here. The Avengers had a great main title, and atmospheric incidental. Loved that show.
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Quote:There was a time "The Greatest American Hero" song flew 'twixt my ears on a regular basis...
Originally posted by whozit:
I love the theme to "Cheers".....go ahead and laugh but I think it's great.
The laughing Chrisisall
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Quote:Man From U.N.C.L.E. (Jerry Goldsmith) was VERRRRY catchy as well.
Originally posted by Mutt999:
Okay. Gonna show my age here. The Avengers had a great main title, and atmospheric incidental. Loved that show.
The laughing Chrisisall
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Oh! One more. The U.F.O. main title just plain kicked butt!
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Quote:1980!!! LOL!!! Yeah, that crossed my mind as well.
Originally posted by Mutt999:
Oh! One more. The U.F.O. main title just plain kicked butt!
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If your talking about theme songs then my list would have to include:
The Twilight Zone
Twin Peaks
The X-Files
True Blood
I re-watch Wonderfalls quite often, and it is a lot like Firefly, I cannot skip past the opening theme, I have to sing along every time.
Another that most people might think strange for someone of my age to mention, but I also love the theme to the Nickelodeon show The Adventures of Pete and Pete, performed by Polaris.
But for a show that was perfect in using music to set the theme and structure of all the episodes, none compares to Cowboy Bebop.
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Quote:Not just, but including.
Originally posted by ecgordon:
If your talking about theme songs
I can't tell you how much the incidental music from The Prisoner ep "The Girl Who Was Death" goes through my head.
If I ever go deaf, I'll STILL hear all of it!
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I'll never forget that one episode of Castle (Think it was ep 7 or so season 1) where Nathan Fillion was told to stay in the police car while the cops checked the building, and he's going "Puh na na naaa na naaaa naaa naaaa Puh na na na naaaa na na!" and then the bad guy falls on the hood and Nathon's little song is orchestrated in the action music! Hy-Larious!
Found the first part of it on youtube. If I remember correctly the music starts about when this clip ends when he throws the door open.
Also the little whistling bit in the intro is kinda catchy and humorous.
Edit: oh cool, links are videos instead. I'll remember that.
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