CIA Soundtrack Season 2 (2026) Guide
In the second season of CBS's hit crime drama CIA, the high-stakes partnership between rule-breaking CIA case officer Colin Glass (Tom Ellis) and by-the-book FBI special agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) faces its most complex trial yet. Following a grueling mole hunt, the clandestine joint task force in New York City must navigate the emotional and operational fallout of Antoinette "Toni" Napier’s (Angela Sarafyan) shocking survival and deep betrayal. As Toni attempts to rebuild trust and prove her loyalty to the agency, the team plunges into an expanded 22-episode gauntlet of dangerous international conspiracies, international cartel fixers, and deep-state espionage, forcing Bill to question the future of his career while Colin risks everything to keep America safe from the shadows.
The adrenaline-fueled joint task force returns as CIA Season 2 plunges viewers back into the complex partnership between rogue CIA operative Colin Glass (Tom Ellis) and disciplined FBI agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss). Expanding the Dick Wolf-produced procedural into an intense 22-episode season, the series navigates New York City’s shadowy underworld of international cartel fixers, foreign assets, and deep-state espionage. From pulse-racing pursuit sequences across Manhattan to tense interrogation rooms, the music of Season 2 is curated to mirror the volatile stakes and psychological weight carried by the clandestine unit.
Following a critically praised freshman run featuring unforgettable needle drops like Radiohead's 'Everything In Its Right Place,' Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Simple Man,' and America's 'Ventura Highway,' Season 2 expands the series' sonic palette with hard-hitting rock anthems, atmospheric indie tracks, and sleek electronic beats. Underpinning every covert operation is the gripping original score by composer Atli Örvarsson (FBI, Defending Jacob), whose propulsive percussion and dark synths heighten the psychological friction between CIA secrecy and FBI protocol.
Episode 1: The Deep (Oct 5, 2026)
When a known cartel fixer arrives in NYC, the team tracks him down and discovers the body of a DEA agent. After it becomes clear the case is not what it seems, the team must work quickly to prevent additional murders. Meanwhile, Bill makes a shocking discovery when he returns to work after the death of his father, and the team enlists the help of Special Agent Stuart Scola.
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Always Come Back To You
Bum Bag
Scene Context: A social gathering takes place on a yacht.
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Loose Connection
Alexander Rooks
Scene Context: FBI agents conduct a raid on a drug operation.
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Civilian
Wye Oak
Scene Context: Nikki discovers that Felix is alive. Colin begins reviewing the files.
Episode 2: Dead Drop (Oct 12, 2026)
After a Russian spy is poisoned by his own comrades, he offers to help the team neutralize a threat against U.S. assets in Russia in exchange for the dying spy's final wish revenge.
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Scene Context: Colin attends a cellist's performance with Victor and subsequently destroys his evidence board upon returning to his investigation room, keeping only Tony's photo intact.
Episode 3: Radio Active (Oct 19, 2026)
In order to stop a terrorist cell carrying out a chemical bombing at an unknown location in the city, the team joins forces with an old school code breaker who is suffering from agoraphobia. Together they decipher a seemingly unbreakable cipher. Meanwhile, Colin wrestles with Toni's return to the field, and Bill braces for Katie's response to his recent admission.
Covering the full 22-episode run, this soundtrack guide follows every licensed track and musical moment across CIA Season 2. From late-night stakeouts and undercover bar encounters to high-octane tactical raids and closing credit themes, we document every needle drop as new episodes air Monday nights on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Bookmark this page throughout the season for verified song titles, episode scene breakdowns, and complete artist credits updated after each broadcast.
Main Cast
- Tom Ellis Colin Glass
- Nick Gehlfuss Bill Goodman
- Natalee Linez Gina Gosian
- Necar Zadegan DCOS Nikki Reynard
Official Trailer
Related Soundtracks
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | Always Come Back To You | Bum Bag |
| E1 | Loose Connection | Alexander Rooks |
| E1 | Civilian | Wye Oak |
| E2 | Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude | Johann Sebastian Bach |
| E3 | Turn Around | Simon Steadman |