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RJ Decker Soundtrack Season 2 (2026) Guide

RJ Decker

ABC 7.1 Drama | Comedy 2026

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.

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 seamlessly 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.

Soundtrack by Episode

Episode 1: The Point of Us Breaking (Sep 15, 2026)

A reunion with an old prison acquaintance pulls R.J. into a string of daring bank heists as the fallout from Victor Ochoa's death deepens.

Episode 2: Manos: Hands of Fate (Sep 22, 2026)

A missing man, a mysterious item and a dangerous stranger in a pickup truck pull R.J. into one of his strangest cases yet. Meanwhile, someone close to him is caught up in a mystery all their own.

Episode 3: Arms and Armadillos (Sep 29, 2026)

As Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death, R.J. and Mel are convinced there’s more to the story. While they dig for answers, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda offers to help … for a price.

Episode 4: The Angler (Oct 6, 2026)

A murder at a fishing tournament reels R.J. into a case that becomes deeply personal when a figure from his past resurfaces.

Episode 5: Better Luck Tomorrow (Oct 13, 2026)

R.J. and his dad must discover who has been gaslighting the caretaker at a senior living community. They’ll have to unwind a murderous scheme that has R.J.’s client convinced he’s living the same day in a loop.

Episode 6: Blame It on the Rain (Oct 20, 2026)

R.J. faces long odds and stormy tides when he investigates the violent death of a woman who appears to have died in a hurricane … that never made landfall.

RJ Decker Season 2 Trailer Songs

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.

Main Cast

  • Scott Speedman RJ Decker
  • Adelaide Clemens Catherine Delacroix
  • Kevin Rankin Aloysius 'Wish' Aiken
  • Bevin Bru Melody 'Mel' Romero
  • Jaina Lee Ortiz Emi Ochoa

Official Trailer

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Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode

Episode Song Title Artist
E1 Everybody (Backstreet's Back) Backstreet Boys
E1 Water to Wine Denney and The Jets
E1 Tallahassee Lassie The Record Company
E1 Sí A Todo Indiosuave
E1 Town and Country Taverns Gary P. Nunn
E1 (Rock) Superstar Cypress Hill
E1 Only You Yaz
E2 Ride Like the Wind Christopher Cross
E2 I Sing This Song Bill Quick
E2 You Are My Love Tender Leaf
E2 Camel Walk Southern Culture On the Skids
E2 Same Days J. Roddy Walston & The Business
E2 Where's the Country Gone Southern Steel
E2 Los Navegantes Hermanos Gutiérrez
E3 Holy Holy Holy Bluebook
E3 Don't Fall Brother Crystal Syphon
E3 Walk That Walk The Nude Party
E3 La Última Cumbia Lost Marplas
E3 Shakedown Valerie June
E3 You Ain't Alone Alabama Shakes
E4 Time to Get Movin' Sugaray Rayford
E4 Living It Up Robert Dobyne
E4 Kill That Cat The Peter Patrick Band
E4 My Mama Said Fabio Battista
E4 Sirius The Alan Parsons Project
E5 Here You Come Again Dolly Parton
E5 Seafarer Tennis
E5 Wild And Free (feat. Woody Harrelson) Ziggy Marley
E5 Crank That (Soulja Boy) Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
E5 DON'T GET FRESH WITH ME Low Cut Connie
E5 Ooh Baby Bo Diddley
E5 Wounded (feat. Jessie Haynes) Erin Doherty
E6 The Tide Is High Blondie
E6 La Fruta Bella Rabbit
E6 Ocean Jonah Tolchin
E6 It's Been A Long Time Natural Child
E6 Calefacción Chi Hua Hua Allstars
E6 Do It Like Me Olly Anna
E6 Beggarman Dj Trebor
E6 MY ISLAND Jonah Tolchin
E6 Esperanza Hermanos Gutiérrez
SHOW INFO
Composers Sean Callery , Sara Barone
Supervisors Kevin J. Edelman
Network ABC
External Links TMDB, IMDb