God’s Favorite Idiot soundtrack: Music by episode

I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to do while I’m watching a new movie or show is hit the Shazam button to see what songs the creators chose to play within the story. God’s Favorite Idiot takes things to another level with songs occasionally part of the actual scene, playing over the radio in-universe and heard by characters rather than just as part of the audience background.

The new comedy series starring real-life married couple and talented actors Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy is now available on Netflix. It follows a mid-level tech employee who becomes part of God’s mission to save Heaven from Satan and those who wish to overthrow the throne. Clark Thompson (Falcone) gets thrown right into the middle of the war between Heaven and Hell.

Below we’ll investigate the music used in the show as the series uses a mixture of modern hits like “Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles and classic tunes such as “Tom Sawyer” by Rush.

God’s Favorite Idiot soundtrack: Music by episode

God’s Favorite Idiot episode 1 songs

• “Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles – Opening and throughout the episode
• “The Temples of Syrinx” by Rush – Amily drives to work

God’s Favorite Idiot episode 2 songs

• “Spirit in the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum – Chamuel arrives

God’s Favorite Idiot episode 4 songs

• “Go Go Go Who’s Next?” by Hip Hop Harry – Amily and Clark make a TikTok
• “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie – Satan arrives
• “Tom Sawyer” by Rush – Plays for Amily in the break room
• “Feels So Good” by Bobby Harden & The Soulful Saints – Plays for Amily while she and Clark kiss

God’s Favorite Idiot episode 5 songs

• “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers – Start of episode, Clark makes breakfast

God’s Favorite Idiot episode 7 songs

• “Run On” by Arvid Nero – Start of episode, the horsemen arrive

God’s Favorite Idiot episode 8 songs

• “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” by The Mamas & The Papas – On the car radio at the end

Which song used during God’s Favorite Idiot season 1 was your favorite? Stream all eight episodes of the show right now on Netflix!