
Love Story Season 1 (2026) Soundtrack Guide
Created by Ryan Murphy as the first installment of an anthology series, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette chronicles the magnetic, whirlwind romance and eventual high profile marriage of "American royalty" JFK Jr. and fashion publicist Carolyn Bessette. Set against the backdrop of 1990s New York, the series explores their undeniable chemistry alongside the crushing weight of fame, relentless tabloid obsession, and family pressures that transformed their private love into a national spectacle. Ultimately, it paints a heartbreaking portrait of a couple fighting to survive their own myth, leading up to their tragic 1999 deaths.
Episode 1: Pilot (Feb 12, 2026)
The pressure of the Kennedy name weighs on John. Carolyn impresses at Calvin Klein. An unlikely connection forms at a charity event.
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Scene Context: Carolyn asks for a plain old pink polish color with no sparkles.
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Scene Context: Carolyn gets ready for the day, juggling coffee, makeup, and getting dressed.
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Scene Context: Grace and Carolyn chat about dating while waiting for their boss to assign them a new job with the actress.
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Scene Context: John's day went from bad to worse as he learned he'd failed the bar exam again.
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Scene Context: Carolyn told Annette she didn't like the dress, suggesting alternative looks instead.
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Weather with You
Scene Context: Carolyn shows Annette a suit, getting Calvin's thumbs up for the pick.
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So What'cha Want
Scene Context: John's hanging out in the park when some photographers show up to snap his pic.
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Blood of Eden
Scene Context: John walks into the fundraiser and accidentally catches Carolyn's gaze.
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This Woman's Work
Scene Context: John chats with Carolyn at the event and asks to grab her contact info.
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Free Your Mind
Scene Context: Before Michael shows up, Carolyn and friends are chatting about John at the club.
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We Got a Love Thang
CeCe Peniston
Scene Context: Carolyn gets poked fun at by friends for dating Michael, with his work getting some good-natured jokes.
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Scene Context: Carolyn and Michael get intimate.
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Scene Context: John stops by the store to get fitted for a new suit, and Carolyn helps with the measurements.
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Scene Context: John invites Carolyn out for dinner, leaving their stunned coworkers in silence.
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Scene Context: John's evening got interrupted when Daryl showed up uninvited at his apartment after he got back from the date.
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Scene Context: Carolyn sees she's reading about John getting back together with Daryl as the credits roll.
Episode 2: The Pools Party (Feb 12, 2026)
John juggles his mother's waning health, his strained relationship with Daryl and his newfound feelings for Carolyn.
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Scene Context: Carolyn's day at the office is shown in a quick succession of scenes.
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Cannonball
The Breeders
Scene Context: Carolyn's coworkers talk about replacing Marky Mark after he gets into some trouble in the news.
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Human Behaviour
Scene Context: Carolyn walks into the party and catches up briefly with old friend Michael.
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Blue Light
Scene Context: Kelly tells Carolyn that dating famous guys can hurt you emotionally in the long run.
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I Wanna Be Adored
The Stone Roses
Scene Context: John shows up to find a surprise party going down at his place and gets into it with Daryl.
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Together We're Alone
Einstein's Sister
Scene Context: John and Daryl butt heads about how others see them and John's inability to show his feelings.
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Lullaby
Scene Context: Carolyn tells Michael about a super-scary childhood moment when she got stuck hiding from Mom during a game of tag.
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Come Undone
Scene Context: John grabs Hank's ashes and heads to LA while Jackie leaves him a message just before passing out.
Episode 3: America's Widow (Feb 12, 2026)
After a family tragedy, John seeks comfort from Carolyn.
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No Rain
Blind Melon
Scene Context: Carolyn and Michael take pictures of his face on that giant Calvin Klein billboard.
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Solitude
Scene Context: Jackie tosses the letters into the flames.
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Glory Glory Hallelujah
Robert J. Walsh
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Episode 4: I Love You (Feb 19, 2026)
Carolyn struggles to assimilate into John's world. John discovers a secret.
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Secret
Scene Context: John gets mobbed by photographers before hooking up with Calvin and Kelly at that fancy fashion party.
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Connected
Stereo MC's
Scene Context: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette head to Breezy Point for a quick getaway.
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Scene Context: John and Carolyn have a heart-to-heart about being real with each other and building trust in their relationship.
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Keep On Movin'
Soul II Soul
Scene Context: Carolyn Bessette hooks up with John's crew, talks shop on ad strategies, and fills them in on her gig at Calvin Klein.
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Silver
Harvey
Scene Context: Before heading out for dinner with her mom, Carolyn clears up a misconception about someone she knows.
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Scene Context: John hangs out with Colin, Anthony, and Tommy to play some casual football in Central Park.
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Lover, You Should've Come Over
Scene Context: Carolyn checks her phone and hears John's recorded messages after their fight over that weird anonymous note.
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Scene Context: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette patch things up at her place, rekindling their romance and deciding to start fresh together.
Episode 5: Battery Park (Feb 26, 2026)
John asks an important question. Carolyn and John publicly feud.
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Good
Better Than Ezra
Scene Context: John and Carolyn prepare some essentials for their trip with their furry friend in tow.
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Whitewash
Please
Scene Context: Michael fills Carolyn in on his recent switch to a new agent.
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Scene Context: John and Carolyn disagree on whether to release an announcement to everyone.
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Scene Context: John and Carolyn seal their love with a marriage commitment, the end!
Episode 6: The Wedding (Mar 5, 2026)
As press spreads of their altercation, John and Carolyn prepare for their big day. Ann voices her concerns.
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Headshots
Scene Context: John and Carolyn chill outside, talking about wanting to get out from under everyone's gaze.
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Common People
Pulp
Scene Context: John and Carolyn have a lighthearted debate about who to invite to their wedding.
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Venus In Furs
Scene Context: Carolyn heads out of the office after wrapping up her chat with Calvin Klein.
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Lo Boob Oscillator
Stereolab
Scene Context: The family shows up to the grand estate, finally here after a long drive.
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Suzanne
Scene Context: John and Carolyn have a super chill moment together at the beach.
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Nobody But You Lord
Shirley Caesar
Scene Context: The guests are getting antsy in this sweltering chapel.
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Scene Context: Carolyn and John slow-danced together for the first time.
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Crazy for You
Slowdive
Scene Context: John and Carolyn get ready to catch their early morning plane.
Episode 7: Obsession (Mar 12, 2026)
Carolyn suffers the consequences of being a public figure. Tensions rise between Carolyn and John's family.
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The Organ Song
Gringo
Scene Context: Carolyn tells her sister how the media's constant presence is affecting her life over breakfast at the diner.
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Sullen Girl
Scene Context: Carolyn Bessette in the window before the ending credits song
Episode 8: Exit Strategy (Mar 19, 2026)
Tensions boil over after John and Carolyn discover devastating news.
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Smoke Rings
k.d. lang
Scene Context: Carolyn takes breaks to smoke throughout the day.
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Scene Context: John walks in and busts out some moves with Carolyn in their pad.
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Exit Music (For a Film)
Scene Context: Carolyn watches the news about Princess Diana before John heads out for a jog.
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Smile
Timi Yuro
Scene Context: Carolyn spends some lonely time to herself at home.
Episode 9: Search and Recovery (Mar 26, 2026)
John and Carolyn fight to keep their relationship intact. The world watches as tragedy strikes.
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All I Need
Scene Context: Carolyn and John have a romantic moment together
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Here With Me
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Love Story Season 1 Trailer Songs
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Head Over Heels
Love Story FX Official Trailer Music
Main Cast
- Sarah Pidgeon Carolyn Bessette
- Paul Kelly John F. Kennedy Jr.
- Grace Gummer Caroline Kennedy
- Naomi Watts Jackie Kennedy Onassis
- Alessandro Nivola Calvin Klein
- Leila George Kelly Klein
- Sydney Lemmon Lauren Bessette
Official Trailer
Soundtrack Crossovers
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Love Story: Season 1?
The score for Love Story: Season 1 was composed by Bryce Dessner.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Love Story: Season 1?
There are 58 songs featured in the soundtrack for Love Story: Season 1. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Love Story: Season 1?
The main genres for Love Story: Season 1 include Drama.
How many seasons does Love Story have?
The TV show Love Story currently has 1 season.





