- Outer Banks Season 5 soundtrack spans ten episodes and a wide range of musical styles.
- Episode 503 features one of the season’s largest collections, with garage rock, reggae, soul, and global sounds.
- Episode 507 includes two Tame Impala tracks: “Borderline” and “End Of Summer.”
- Episode 510 closes the season with songs by The Cars, Dr. Dog, and Stevie Wonder.
- Best listening approach is to follow the episode order instead of treating the songs as one undifferentiated playlist.
Outer Banks Season 5 Soundtrack Overview
The Outer Banks Season 5 soundtrack is built around movement, discovery, danger, and emotional release. Rather than relying on one dominant genre, the season moves through psychedelic rock, reggae, soul, blues, indie music, folk, jazz, and international recordings.
The playlist also continues a signature tradition from the series. Earlier seasons became closely associated with memorable needle drops such as Alt-J’s “Left Hand Free,” while later placements helped songs including Celeste’s “Strange,” Dr. Dog’s “Where’d All the Time Go,” and The xx’s “Intro” reach wider television audiences.
Season 5 keeps that broad musical identity intact. Some episodes use a short, focused selection, while others feel closer to a full musical travelogue. The result is a soundtrack that mirrors the series’ changing locations and escalating stakes.
| Episode | Title | Song Count | Notable Musical Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | “The Crossing” | 9 | International and atmospheric recordings |
| 502 | “The Crown” | 1 | Electronic soul and vocal texture |
| 503 | “The Square Grouper” | 25 | Rock, reggae, soul, blues, and jazz |
| 504 | “Inside Job” | 12 | Funk, roots, dub, and alternative music |
| 505 | “The Scytale” | 7 | Garage rock, blues, reggae, and folk |
| 506 | “The Big Easy” | 8 | Blues, soul, psychedelic rock, and New Orleans flavor |
| 507 | “Bal des Sauvages” | 16 | Psychedelic, electronic, global, and indie sounds |
| 508 | “The Runway Part 2” | 6 | Indie pop, alternative, and emerging artists |
| 509 | “Arise, Arise” | 2 | Night Beats and stripped-back blues |
| 510 | “The Storm and What Came After” | 10 | Classic soul, rock, folk, and reflective finale songs |
For the clearest sense of the season’s pacing, play the tracks in episode order. The soundtrack’s changing styles work as a musical reflection of the story’s shifting settings.
Episodes 501–504: The Opening Soundtrack
The first four episodes establish the season’s musical range. “The Crossing” is especially international in character, combining Balkan, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Eastern European influences. “The Crown” takes a much narrower approach, using one Bonobo track rather than a large collection.
By Episode 503, the playlist expands dramatically. The episode includes a mixture of modern indie acts, reggae performers, soul artists, psychedelic rock groups, and classic jazz. Episode 504 follows with a roots-oriented selection that favors funk, dub, alternative rock, and globally influenced recordings.
| Episode | Songs |
|---|---|
| 501 — “The Crossing” | “Half Heart” — New Candys; “Napas” — Mercan Dede; “The Ratchet Cowboys of Bareback Ridge” — Warbaby; “La Esperanza” — Oscar Martos; “Mehana” — Daliborovo Granje; “Zvijezda vodilja (Guiding Star)” — Branko Galoic; “Za krlakom cimer” — Dunja Knebl & Kololira; “Kolo Poskocica – Lindo” — Lado; “Hainin” — Daliborovo Granje |
| 502 — “The Crown” | “Dark Will” — Bonobo featuring Jacob Lusk |
| 503 — “The Square Grouper” | “Rippling Waters” — Speedy West; “Do You” — Ghostwoman; “Where Are You” — Jane Street; “Ooo Baby Baby” — La Lom; “It’s About Being Free Really” — The Brian Jonestown Massacre; “Love Remedy” — Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos; “Blue Light” — Mazzy Star; “I Will Not Follow” — Gringo Star; “Lazy Bones” — WITCH; “Melody’s Actual Echo Chamber” — The Brian Jonestown Massacre; “Rugged Walk” — The Rugged Nuggets; “N’Bani” — Dizzy Gillespie; “Louie” — Arcy Drive; “If I Got It (Your Love Brought It)” — Aaron Frazer; “Mr. Sun” — Marshbanks; “Slay” — Miss Red; “Bobby Bobylon (extended version)” — Freddie McGregor; “Get It In The End” — Benny Trokan; “Game Over” — Antelope; “Antenna Up” — Dan Ubick; “Worth His Weight In Gold” — Steel Pulse; “Our Time In The Sun” — Jeremie Albino; “Dixie Queen” — The Thing; “Welcome You Back Home” — Jackie Opel & Doreen Schaffer; “Black Creek” — Brent Cobb |
| 504 — “Inside Job” | “gold to me.” — tøm hughes; “Wading Out” — Favourite People; “BLOODHOUND ROCK” — JD McPherson; “A Real Mother For Ya” — Johnny Guitar Watson; “El Millonario” — Gitkin; “Burning Fire” — Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos; “Running In and Out” — Dwayne Ellis; “Geneva Strangemod” — Glyders; “Ernie” — Fat Freddy’s Drop; “On The Road” — Rattlesnake Milk; “Not Any Longer” — Lijadu Sisters; “Who’s Got The Bacon” — Howie B. |
Some titles include featured artists, alternate versions, or cover labels. Keep those details intact when creating a personal playlist or searching for a song.
Episodes 505–508: Genre Shifts and Travel Energy
The middle stretch of the season uses contrast as its main musical tool. Episode 505 places The Stooges beside R.L. Burnside, Sister Nancy, The Nude Party, and Mapache. That combination moves from raw garage rock to blues, reggae, and relaxed folk.
Episode 506 leans into classic American styles, including Ray Charles and The Meters, while still making room for psychedelic and contemporary roots artists. Episode 507 is one of the most varied installments, with Tame Impala, Chicha Libre, Glass Beams, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Edwyn Collins, and several atmospheric or instrumental tracks.
Episode 508 narrows the focus again. SYML, Lilah Pate, Party Of The Sun, Nude Party, Fcukers, and The Gnars create a more modern alternative palette.
| Episode | Songs |
|---|---|
| 505 — “The Scytale” | “Down On The Street” — The Stooges; “Someday Baby feat. Lyrics Born” — R.L. Burnside; “Bam Bam” — Sister Nancy; “More Than Memories” — Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos; “Records” — The Nude Party; “Make It Out” — The Stews; “Hey” — Mapache |
| 506 — “The Big Easy” | “Sinking In The Sand” — Hanni El Khatib; “Terra Ignota” — Allah-Las; “Salem Town” — Greg Humphreys; “Dreamhorse” — Workhorse; “Sing a Simple Song” — The Meters; “Love Me Tonight (No Sax Solo)” — Sandra-Mae Lux; “Drown In My Own Tears” — Ray Charles; “Shaken and Taken” — Jake La Botz |
| 507 — “Bal des Sauvages” | “Moody Wind (Instrumental)” — Anthony Lazaro; “hospital beach” — Cottonwood Firing Squad; “Downtown” — The Runarounds; “Magic Mountain” — Hollow Ship; “Tres Pasajeros” — Chicha Libre; “Fact 67” — The Brian Jonestown Massacre; “Borderline” — Tame Impala; “Flashback” — Cat’s Eyes featuring Xue Sujuan; “End Of Summer” — Tame Impala; “The Web (inst)” — The Ironsides; “Deadly Valentine (Soulwax Remix)” — Charlotte Gainsbourg; “Going Back To Where I Belong” — Sugar Pie DeSanto; “WILLING” — JJUUJJUU; “Kong” — Glass Beams; “A Girl Like You” — Edwyn Collins; “Faith’s Hymn” — Beautiful Chorus |
| 508 — “The Runway Part 2” | “Symmetry” — SYML; “Shoebox” — Lilah Pate; “Song For You” — Party Of The Sun; “Walk That Walk” — Nude Party; “UMPA” — Fcukers; “Speak My Mind” — The Gnars |
For Psychedelic Rock Fans
Tame Impala, Allah-Las, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, and Hollow Ship provide hazy, layered textures.
For Soul and R&B Fans
Ray Charles, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Aaron Frazer, and Stevie Wonder offer the strongest classic-soul connections.
For Reggae and Roots Fans
Sister Nancy, Steel Pulse, Freddie McGregor, and Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos add Caribbean and roots influence.
The soundtrack is not organized around one trend. Its strongest identity comes from the way older recordings and newer indie releases share the same adventurous atmosphere.
Episodes 509–510: The Closing Songs
The final two episodes reduce the number of songs but increase their emotional weight. Episode 509 contains only “Hot Ghee” by Night Beats and “Left Alone Blues” by Dude Standphill, creating a compact bridge into the finale.
Episode 510 offers the season’s clearest closing statement. “Remember To Breathe” by Sturgill Simpson and “Death Song” by Hey, Nothing set a reflective tone, while “Good Times Roll” by The Cars and “For Once In My Life” by Stevie Wonder bring familiar, high-impact sounds to the final chapter.
The closing selection also includes Dr. Dog, Lijadu Sisters, The Tennors, Fruit Bats, and King Tuff. This makes the finale feel broad rather than narrowly sentimental: classic soul, rock, folk, reggae, and alternative music all have a place.
| Episode | Songs | Overall Mood |
|---|---|---|
| 509 — “Arise, Arise” | “Hot Ghee” — Night Beats; “Left Alone Blues” — Dude Standphill | Focused, bluesy, transitional |
| 510 — “The Storm and What Came After” | “Remember To Breathe” — Sturgill Simpson; “Death Song” — Hey, Nothing; “Come On Home” — Lijadu Sisters; “Good Times Roll” — The Cars; “I’ll Give it To You” — The Tonettes; “We All Belong” — Dr Dog; “For Once In My Life” — Stevie Wonder; “Weather Report” — The Tennors; “A Lingering Love” — Fruit Bats; “Invisible Ink” — King Tuff | Reflective, hopeful, and expansive |
Start With the Episode Order
Begin with Episode 501 and move through Episode 510. This preserves the soundtrack’s intended progression from international atmosphere to a more reflective finale.
Mark the Standout Artists
Save tracks from artists you already recognize, including Tame Impala, Mazzy Star, The Cars, Dr. Dog, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder.
Separate the Sound by Mood
Create smaller playlists for psychedelic rock, soul, reggae, blues, and instrumental tracks. This makes the large Episode 503 and Episode 507 selections easier to explore.
Verify Alternate Versions
Check the version label before saving a track. The list includes extended versions, remixes, instrumental recordings, and covers.
For a short closing playlist, begin with “Remember To Breathe,” continue through “Good Times Roll,” and finish with “For Once In My Life.”
Playlist Checklist and FAQ
Use the checklist below to organize a personal Season 5 soundtrack playlist without losing episode context.
Soundtrack Organization Checklist:
- Create separate playlist sections for Episodes 501 through 510
- Preserve featured artist, remix, instrumental, and extended-version labels
- Save the two Tame Impala tracks from Episode 507 together
- Compare the large Episode 503 and Episode 507 selections by genre
- Finish with the ten songs listed for Episode 510
The Deadline episode-by-episode soundtrack list is the primary reference for the track credits and episode titles used in this guide.
Q: How many songs are in the Outer Banks Season 5 soundtrack?
The listed soundtrack contains 96 songs across ten episodes. Episode 503 has the largest selection with 25 tracks, while Episode 509 has two.
Q: Which Outer Banks Season 5 episode has the most songs?
Episode 503, titled “The Square Grouper,” has the most songs with 25 listed tracks.
Q: Which Tame Impala songs appear in Season 5?
Episode 507, “Bal des Sauvages,” includes “Borderline” and “End Of Summer” by Tame Impala.
Q: Does the finale include classic artists?
Yes. Episode 510 includes “Good Times Roll” by The Cars and “For Once In My Life” by Stevie Wonder, alongside newer and roots-oriented artists.
When a song is difficult to find, search using the episode number, exact title, artist name, and any version label shown in the list.