The Bear Season 3 Soundtrack: From Taylor Swift to Kate Bush – Every Song That Has Been Used and Where to Listen 

Following its iconic 3-season run, Christopher Storer’s psychological comedy-drama The Bear has become a cultural phenomenon with a 96% RT rating. Dropping its latest season in June 2024, The Bear took audiences on an epic journey, with not just a raw portrayal of life in a high-pressure kitchen but also its expertly curated soundtrack. 

With each passing season, The Bear has not only raised its narrative standard but also played with its trendy jukebox. Season 3 particularly took the musical experience to a new level, blending modern hits with timeless classics to underscore the series’ emotional and dramatic beats. So without further ado, let’s dive into the standout tracks of The Bear and where to find them.

The Bear Season 3 Soundtrack – All the Songs Used in Episodes 1 to 5

Debuting in 2022, The Bear quicky rose to prominence by setting its narrative in the food industry. Following the story of Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy Berzatto, a young and talented chef who takes over his late brother’s struggling sandwich shop, the show’s unique appeal significantly set it apart from the other shows, often seen in media.

But while the show kept audiences engaged and hooked to the screen with each passing episode, the third installment somehow outdid its previous seasons in it’s musical taste. Returning with another of Taylor Swift‘s iconic songs, The Bear also revived timeless classics like Rolling Stones and Kate Bush. Here’s the list of the songs and where to find them, from season 3’s episodes. 

Episode 1 – Tomorrow 

• Together – Nine Inch Nails

Episode 2 – Next 

• Save it For Later – Eddie Vedder
• (Nice Dream) – Radiohead

Episode 3 – Doors

• NONE

Episode 4 – Violet 

• Pearly Dewdrops’ Drops – Cocteau Twins
• Spinning Away – Brian Eno and John Cale
• Long Live – Taylor Swift
• Getchoo – Weezer

Episode 5 – Children 

• Dream Little One, Dream – Walter Schumann & Charles Laughton
• Purple Heather – Van Morrison
• Mixed Emotions – The Rolling Stones

The Bear Season 3 Soundtrack – All the Songs Used in Episodes 6 to 10

The Bear season 3 premiered on FX, Hulu, on 26 June 2024. Once again bringing back the 10-episode format, the show only got better from here onwards with its musical taste.

While captivating audiences with it’s unique appeal, The Bear Season 3 garnered significant attention for it’s brilliant soundtrack.

Episode 6 – Napkins 

• Get Down On It – Kool & the Gang
• The Start of Things – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
• The Morning Fog – Kate Bush
• Let Whip It – Dazz Band
• Sabotage – Beastie Boys
• Got This Happy Feeling – Ghetto Brothers

Episode 7 – Legacy 

• No Machine – Adrianne Lenker
• Save it for Later – The Beat
• Fight For Your Right – Beastie Boys
• Stephanie – Lindsey Buckingham
• Up on the Roof – Carole King, James Taylor

Episode 8 – Ice Chips 

• New Noise – Refused
• Baby I Love You – The Ronettes
• 13 Ghosts II – Nine Inch Nails

Episode 9 – Apologies 

• Are You Looking Up – Mk.gee
• The Forever Rain – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
• Strange Currencies – R.E.M.
• Secret Love – Stevie Nicks
• Blowing Kisses – Jennifer Castle
• Constant Headache – Joyce Manor
• A Murder of One – Counting Crows

Episode 10 – Forever 

• In the Garage – Weezer
• The Big Country –Talking Heads
• Joy – The Sundays
• Within Your Reach – The Replacements
• Can You Hear Me – David Bowie
• Diamond Diary – Tangerine Dream
• Just One More Day – Otis Redding
• We Close Our Eyes – Susannah Hoffs
• Big White Cloud – John Cale
• Laid – James
• Disarm – Smashing Pumpkins

You can also listen to these songs on Spotify and Apple Music. 

Although FX has not officially confirmed The Bear Season 4, the show’s popularity and critical acclaim make the renewal highly likely. 

The Bear is available on Hulu.