Peacock’s The Miniature Wife brings a sharp and darkly comedic edge to the suburban drama. Starring Elizabeth Banks as Lindy Littlejohn and Matthew Macfadyen as Les Littlejohn, the series adapts Manuel Gonzalez’s short story into a surreal power struggle after a scientific mishap leaves Lindy six inches tall.
The soundtrack for the first season is a carefully curated selection that reflects the show's transition from domestic comfort to a bizarre new reality. By mixing punk rock energy with classic pop and orchestral melodies, the musical direction underscores the shifting dynamics between the couple as they adapt to Lindy’s physical change.
Listeners can expect to hear iconic tracks from artists such as David Bowie, Joy Division, and The Beach Boys. These timeless selections are woven into the scenes to highlight both the absurdity and the emotional depth of Lindy’s miniature world, from her exploration of a dollhouse to the high-stakes tension of her husband’s lab experiments.
Below is the full guide to every song featured in The Miniature Wife Season 1, organized by episode to help you identify specific tracks from the series. Whether it’s the high-energy punk of the Ramones or the melodic rock of The Cure, the soundtrack is essential to the show's unique atmosphere.
Episode 1: Lady Tomato and Mr F Tomato-Head
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Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight) [Single Version] – Ramones
Episode 2: Merry Christmas, Lindy!
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Lalala – Henrik Lars Wikstrom
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Winter Wonderland – Darlene Love
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Solfeggio in C Minor – Eugen Cicero
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Midnight, The Stars and You – Al Bowlly
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The Things We Do For Love – 10cc
Episode 3: What Category Is Shrinking Your Wife?
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Wouldn't It Be Nice – The Beach Boys
Episode 4: Don't Freak Out!
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Do Ya – Electric Light Orchestra
Episode 6: Happy New Year, Les!
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What Are You Doing New Year's Eve – Nancy Wilson
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Since I Was Young – Seb Torgus
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Let's Dance – David Bowie
Episode 7: Hurricane Les
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Love Will Tear Us Apart – Joy Division
Episode 8: Gone into the Heart of Darkness
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Gone Daddy Gone – Violent Femmes
Episode 9: Janet Reno
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Manhattan – Dinah Washington
Episode 10: A Tiny Big Idea
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Friday I'm In Love – The Cure
