Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
by Backstreet Boys
⏱ 00:01:08
Album: This Is the End (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
RJ Decker Season 2 Soundtrack
In the second season of the ABC crime drama, disgraced photojournalist turned private investigator R.J. Decker (Scott Speedman) dives deeper into the vibrant and crime-ridden underbelly of South Florida. As he confronts a fresh wave of bizarre and dangerous cases, Decker must navigate complex dynamics with his journalist ex-wife Catherine, her police detective spouse Mel, and his former cellmate Wish. Meanwhile, the looming presence of Emilia "Emi" Ochoa—the woman linked to his wrongful imprisonment—continues to test his boundaries, forcing Decker to balance his quest for professional redemption with the treacherous secrets of his past.
Based on characters created by Carl Hiaasen, RJ Decker returns for Season 2 on ABC and Hulu. Follow ex-newspaper photographer turned South Florida private investigator R.J. Decker as he unravels high-stakes mysteries across the Everglades, accompanied by swamp blues, classic rock, and contemporary needle drops.
Episode 1 Songs: "The Point of Us Breaking" (Aired September 15, 2026)
7 Songs
Water to Wine
by Denney and The Jets
⏱ 00:05:34
Album: Mexican Coke
Tallahassee Lassie
by The Record Company
⏱ 00:08:31
Album: Give It Back To You (Deluxe Edition)
Sí A Todo
by Indiosuave
⏱ 00:14:08
Album: No Apto Para Todo Público - EP
Town and Country Taverns
by Gary P. Nunn
⏱ 00:35:00
Album: Border States
(Rock) Superstar
by Cypress Hill
⏱ 00:37:31
Album: Greatest Hits From the Bong
Only You
by Yaz
⏱ 00:43:31
Album: Upstairs at Eric's
Episode 2 Songs: "Manos: Hands of Fate" (Aired September 22, 2026)
7 Songs
Ride Like the Wind
by Christopher Cross
⏱ 00:00:37
Album: Christopher Cross (2019 Remaster)
I Sing This Song
by Bill Quick
⏱ 00:04:09
Album: Maravillosa Gente
You Are My Love
by Tender Leaf
⏱ 00:07:49
Album: Tender Leaf
Camel Walk
by Southern Culture On the Skids
⏱ 00:24:24
Album: Santo Swings - EP
Same Days
by J. Roddy Walston & The Business
⏱ 00:31:04
Album: Essential Tremors
Where's the Country Gone
by Southern Steel
⏱ 00:33:09
Album: Get On Through
Los Navegantes
by Hermanos Gutiérrez
⏱ 00:38:07
Album: Sonido Cósmico
Episode 3 Songs: "Arms and Armadillos" (Aired September 29, 2026)
6 Songs
Holy Holy Holy
by Bluebook
⏱ 00:00:45
Album: Optimistic Voices
Don't Fall Brother
by Crystal Syphon
⏱ 00:09:05
Album: Elephant Ball
Walk That Walk
by The Nude Party
⏱ 00:12:15
Album: Look Who's Back
La Última Cumbia
by Lost Marplas
⏱ 00:21:08
Album: La Última Cumbia - Single
Shakedown
by Valerie June
⏱ 00:32:25
Album: The Order of Time
You Ain't Alone
by Alabama Shakes
⏱ 00:40:55
Album: Boys & Girls
Episode 4 Songs: "The Angler" (Aired October 06, 2026)
5 Songs
Time to Get Movin'
by Sugaray Rayford
⏱ 00:02:17
Album: Somebody Save Me
Living It Up
by Robert Dobyne
⏱ 00:20:39
Album: Living It Up - Single
Kill That Cat
by The Peter Patrick Band
⏱ 00:25:06
Album: The Peter Patrick Band - EP
My Mama Said
by Fabio Battista
⏱ 00:34:59
Album: Sway
Sirius
by The Alan Parsons Project
⏱ 00:41:45
Album: Eye In the Sky
Episode 5 Songs: "Better Luck Tomorrow" (Aired October 13, 2026)
7 Songs
Here You Come Again
by Dolly Parton
⏱ 00:00:37
Album: Here You Come Again
Seafarer
by Tennis
⏱ 00:05:27
Album: Cape Dory
Wild And Free
by Ziggy Marley
⏱ 00:10:47
Album: Wild And Free
Crank That (Soulja Boy)
by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
⏱ 00:16:38
Album: Souljaboytellem.com
DON'T GET FRESH WITH ME
by Low Cut Connie
⏱ 00:27:56
Album: ART DEALERS
Ooh Baby
by Bo Diddley
⏱ 00:31:34
Album: Chess Sing a Song of Soul 2
Wounded
by Erin Doherty
⏱ 00:41:26
Album: Wounded (feat. Jessie Haynes) - Single
Episode 6 Songs: "Blame It on the Rain" (Aired October 20, 2026)
9 Songs
The Tide Is High
by Blondie
⏱ 00:00:52
Album: Autoamerican (Bonus Track) [2001 Remaster]
La Fruta
by Bella Rabbit
⏱ 00:05:21
Album: La Fruta - Single
Ocean
by Jonah Tolchin
⏱ 00:06:04
Album: Ocean - Single
It's Been A Long Time
by Natural Child
⏱ 00:08:53
Album: Wooden
Calefacción
by Chi Hua Hua Allstars
⏱ 00:16:26
Album: Descarga Cubana
Do It Like Me
by Olly Anna
⏱ 00:19:22
Album: Do It Like Me - Single
Beggarman
by Dj Trebor
⏱ 00:19:47
Album: Beggarman - Single
MY ISLAND
by Jonah Tolchin
⏱ 00:33:12
Album: MY ISLAND - Single
Esperanza
by Hermanos Gutiérrez
⏱ 00:39:15
Album: Esperanza - Single
Episode 7 Songs: "Before You Accuse Me" (Season Finale • Aired October 27, 2026)
3 Songs
Cities in Dust
by Garbage
⏱ 00:12:43
Album: Witness to Your Love - EP
Pueblo Man
by Hermanos Gutiérrez
⏱ 00:38:56
Album: El Bueno Y El Malo
CITIES IN DUST
by THE MORTAL
⏱ 00:41:22
Album: Spirit - EP
Official Trailer Music
1 Track
Private Eyes
by Daryl Hall & John Oates
Album: Private Eyes (Expanded Edition)
Season 2 Release Schedule
RJ Decker Season 2 airs on ABC and streams on Hulu. Episode tracklists are updated immediately as each installment broadcasts.
| Episode | Title | Release Date | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | The Point of Us Breaking | September 15, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 2 | Manos: Hands of Fate | September 22, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 3 | Arms and Armadillos | September 29, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 4 | The Angler | October 06, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 5 | Better Luck Tomorrow | October 13, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 6 | Blame It on the Rain | October 20, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 7 | Before You Accuse Me | October 27, 2026 | Aired |
RJ Decker Season 2 Soundtrack — Overview & Musical Style
Scott Speedman returns as disgraced photojournalist turned private investigator R.J. Decker in the second season of ABC's Florida crime drama. Adapted from Carl Hiaasen's sharp-witted detective fiction, the new season plunges Decker deeper into the eccentric and dangerous underworld of South Florida. Alongside his former cellmate Wish and his investigative journalist ex-wife Catherine, Decker tackles a fresh run of bizarre local mysteries involving corrupt officials, shady wildlife rings, and wealthy coastal grifters. Complications mount as the presence of Emilia "Emi" Ochoa continues to haunt him, challenging his fragile fresh start while keeping his camera and detective instincts working around the clock.
Hall and Oates set the tone for the new season's trailer with their 1981 pop-rock staple "Private Eyes", playfully nodding to Decker's messy detective career. The season premiere leans into that eclectic energy right away, pairing a surprising flash-mob scene to Backstreet Boys' late-nineties anthem "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" with the moody synth-pop classic "Only You" by Yaz to close the episode. Returning from season one, Nashville rockers Denney and The Jets contribute "Water to Wine", while The Record Company supply gritty blues riffs on "Tallahassee Lassie". This mix builds naturally on the foundation laid by music supervisor Kevin J. Edelman and composers Sean Callery and Sara Barone, who defined the show's swampy Florida sound through roots legends like Howlin' Wolf, Lucinda Williams, and Jack White.
Carl Hiaasen's stories always thrive on an offbeat mix of humor, humidity, and danger, and the music gives R.J. Decker its laid-back tropical noir personality. Dirty guitar riffs and vintage horns ground Decker's sweaty stakeouts in the Everglades, while sharp pop songs highlight the ridiculous wealth of coastal Florida suspects. Fans returning for season two on ABC get a soundtrack that honors the classic rock and swamp blues of the debut season while kicking off the new mystery with one of the most memorable detective anthems ever recorded.
