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The Rainmaker Soundtrack Season 1 (2025) Guide

The Rainmaker

7.6 Drama | Mystery 2025

Fresh out of law school, the idealistic young attorney Rudy Baylor finds himself thrust into the cutthroat world of corporate litigation when he takes on a David-versus-Goliath case against a corrupt and massive insurance conglomerate. While struggling to keep his head above water in a broken legal system, Rudy uncovers a sinister web of institutional greed and conspiracy that cost an innocent young man his life. Partnering with a cynical but savvy legal assistant, Rudy must navigate dangerous courtroom politics, powerful opposing corporate lawyers, and his own lack of experience to expose the truth and deliver justice for a grieving family.

Bringing John Grisham’s iconic courtroom masterpiece to modern television, USA Network’s The Rainmaker plunges into the sweltering, morally fractured legal landscape of Memphis, Tennessee. Emerging star Milo Callaghan leads the series as Rudy Baylor, a determined young law graduate who bypasses corporate firm prestige to operate out of a converted storefront alongside eccentric paralegal Deck Shifflet (P.J. Byrne) and tough-minded partner Jocelyn "Bruiser" Stone (Lana Parrilla). When Rudy takes on the wrongful death suit of a leukemia patient against the multibillion-dollar insurance titan Great Benefit, he finds himself outmatched by legendary defense attorney Leo F. Drummond, played with predatory charm by John Slattery. Over ten tense episodes, creator Michael Seitzman crafts an authentic, fast-paced David-versus-Goliath legal crusade about the human cost of institutional greed.

Rooted in the grit of Beale Street taverns and smoky late-night law offices, the soundtrack of Season 1 mirrors Rudy Baylor’s exhausting uphill battle through a rich blend of Southern rock, Delta blues, and heartfelt Americana. The series relies heavily on the evocative acoustic melodies of Down Like Silver, whose tracks "Broken Coastline", "Against the Night", and "To the River" frame Rudy's most reflective moments of doubt and perseverance. High-energy barroom encounters pulse with punchy country anthems from Reyna Roberts ("Raised Right"), Cody Bryan Band ("Good at Being Bad"), and Renee Blair ("Holy Cowboy"), while Blues Saraceno injects raw electric grit on "7th Born Son". The tracklist also shines in quieter dramatic stretches with soulful contributions from Josiah and the Bonnevilles ("Blood Moon"), Sara Watkins ("Without a Word"), and Peter Bradley Adams ("My Arms Were Always Around You").

Soundtrack by Episode

Episode 1 Songs (Aug 15, 2025)

Fresh out of law school, Rudy Baylor confronts Leo F. Drummond in a medical malpractice case.

Episode 2 Songs (Aug 22, 2025)

Rudy and Deck have a tense encounter with a witness and make a crucial discovery about their client.

  • Bad Habits

    The Old Nationals

    00:01:38

    Scene Context: Melvin collects items at a storage facility while Rudy and Deck monitor his activities from a distance.

  • Holy Cowboy

    Renee Blair

    00:12:06

    Scene Context: Rudy and Sarah reconcile during a discussion about the Rules of Professional Conduct, addressing the complexities arising from their conflicting roles in the case.

  • 00:24:28

    Scene Context: Stone, Rudy, and Deck proceed to the court to meet Dot Black.

Episode 3 Songs (Aug 29, 2025)

As Rudy and Deck search for a missing nurse, their investigation suggests a dark conspiracy at play.

  • 00:00:36

    Scene Context: Jocelyn "Bruiser" Stone visits her father in prison and interrogates him about his previous interactions with opposing counsel Leo Drummond and a woman named Rosalie Sutton.

  • Taking My Sweet Time

    Wyatt Jennings

    00:02:47

    Scene Context: Rudy Baylor visits Sarah at her newly rented, upscale residence and discovers that her corporate law firm, Tinley Britt, is covering the costs, which surprises and discomforts him.

  • Danger Is My Middle Name

    Romy Lake

    00:22:04

    Scene Context: During a break in the bar exam, Rudy and Sarah go to the kitchen to kiss. Meanwhile, Deck Shifflet contacts several florists to locate Donny Ray's hospital roommate.

  • Buckle Up

    Norman North

    00:28:45

    Scene Context: After completing the exam, Rudy encounters his neighbor Kelly waiting at the bus stop and offers her a ride. Kelly requests to be dropped off a few blocks before her home to avoid her husband.

  • 00:41:36

    Scene Context: Pritcher is in a remote cabin with an unconscious Jackie.

Episode 4 Songs (Sep 5, 2025)

When Sarah reveals a detail about the case, Rudy must choose between his client and his girlfriend.

Episode 5 Songs (Sep 12, 2025)

Worried about Melvin's threat, Rudy defies Bruiser and risks his job and future as Dot's attorney.

Episode 6 Songs (Sep 19, 2025)

Rudy continues to defend his client. Sarah faces new temptations in London with Leo and Brad.

  • 00:00:46

    Scene Context: In a London hotel, Leo Drummond and Brad Noonan introduce Sarah Plankmore to concierge Adeline, who then accompanies Sarah to a suite prepared with pre-arranged clothing.

  • Just For You

    noranoranora

    00:04:58

    Scene Context: At a dinner in London, Leo, Brad, and Wilfred Keeley toast Sarah's recent courtroom victory, discuss Rudy's termination, and provide career advice to Sarah.

  • Down by the Riverside

    Willie Jones

    00:09:36

    Scene Context: Rudy and Deck are at an outdoor BBQ where Deck declines to talk about the case but extends an offer of friendship. Despite being terminated, Rudy continues to attempt ways to gain access to tissue committee reports.

  • Rhetorical Questions

    GRACEY

    00:17:38

    Scene Context: In London, Sarah, Brad, and Fiona gather for drinks where Fiona playfully questions Sarah about her past and current romantic relationships, resulting in flirtatious interactions between Sarah and Brad.

  • 00:24:57

    Scene Context: Rudy assists Kelly in escaping from the hospital

  • Church of The Misdirection

    Kate Vargas

    00:29:43

    Scene Context: Rudy requests that Deck retrieve information.

  • Same Mistake Twice

    The Old Nationals

    00:32:25

    Scene Context: Rudy contacts a law school friend to inquire about detecting insider trading using the SEC's Edgar database. The friend agrees to review Bernie Manfred's filings.

  • 00:34:37

    Scene Context: During Bernie's session, Deck receives information from Rudy.

Episode 7 Songs (Sep 26, 2025)

When Rudy gets arrested for murder, Bruiser agrees to represent him.

  • 00:07:15

    Scene Context: In Dot's kitchen, Kelly and Dot are cooking Charleston red rice. Rudy arrives with supplies, emphasizes the importance of locking doors, and shows an untraceable revolver, which Kelly refuses to handle and Dot subsequently hides.

  • Sound Like A Good Time

    LENON

    00:17:39

    Scene Context: Sarah receives a CPD alert from Brad informing her of Rudy's arrest for murder, leaving her stunned.

  • As Night Comes

    Samaire Armstrong

    00:31:15

    Scene Context: At Kelly's apartment, Kelly requests Rudy to hold her. They then rest on the bed, prompting a reflective montage.

  • So Far So Good

    Lance and Lea

    00:36:46

    Scene Context: In a pub, Bruiser expresses gratitude to Prosecutor Quinn and inquires specifically about Rosalie Sutton, admitting that her father and Prince were intercepted via a coded communication line.

  • If I Have a Son

    Ruth B.

    00:39:36

    Scene Context: At Dot's place, Kelly announces she will begin anew with Cliff's $30,000 and presents Dot with the completed keepsake box. An emotional farewell ensues.

Episode 8 Songs (Oct 3, 2025)

Rudy and Deck tail Melvin Pritcher, igniting a thrilling chain of events.

  • 00:01:09

    Scene Context: At Yogi's bar, FBI Agents Cutler and Cistulli interrogate Rudy Baylor regarding Rosalie Sutton and Jocelyn "Bruiser" Stone. Baylor denies that his office has been bugged.

  • 00:15:06

    Scene Context: Rudy and Deck follow Melvin Pritcher from the courthouse, notice Prince, and then pursue Pritcher to a storage facility, preparing to continue the pursuit inside.

  • 00:18:05

    Scene Context: Melvin is playing Tetris on his smartphone while in a toilet stall.

  • Your Garden (Reimagined)

    Lydia Luce

    00:27:25

    Scene Context: At North City Hospital, Rudy locates Jackie Lemanczyk near Amber Sturm’s bedside and outside, pleads with Jackie about Donny Ray Black’s case, but Jackie declines and leaves.

Episode 9 Songs (Oct 10, 2025)

Rudy must decide whether to make an argument he can win or to expose the truth.

  • Creeping Away

    Bird and Byron

    00:05:27

    Scene Context: In Bruiser's office, Rudy seeks strategic advice from Deck, who warns against overextending in the initial move.

  • Burn it Down

    Cassandra Violet

    00:11:16

    Scene Context: In a courtroom or preparation room, Rudy considers presenting the murder theory, while Deck advises focusing on negligence to maintain credibility.

  • 00:39:36

    Scene Context: In a flashback, Bruiser's father discusses Rosalie's death at the Canadian border. The scene then shifts to the bar's basement, where Melvin Pritcher, who has been captured, is presented as a gift to Rudy.

Episode 10 Songs (Oct 17, 2025)

Up against Sarah, Rudy wonders if she's still the woman he once knew and loved.

  • Cotton Candy Sky

    Rachel Horter

    00:35:16

    Scene Context: Flashback scene: Rudy and Sarah are at a bar, discussing a legal question.

  • 00:37:18

    Scene Context: The jury rules in favor of Dot, holding Great Benefit liable and awarding $82 million in damages. FBI agents then approach Leo while Rudy, Dot, Deck, and Bruiser celebrate the verdict.

  • 00:39:17

    Scene Context: At Yogi's Bar, Rudy, Deck, Bruiser, Dot, and Butch are celebrating. Dot talks about her future plans and her new dog, named Bruiser. Rudy hands Deck his brother's coin.

  • Slow Cookin'

    Willie Jones

    00:42:18

    Scene Context: In the prison gym, Brad Noonan waves to Melvin Pritcher.

The Rainmaker: Season 1 (Music from the USA Original Series)

Weaving seamlessly between the rustic roots needle drops is an intense, pulse-pounding original score by film composer Clinton Shorter (District 9, The Expanse). Shorter’s low-register cello motifs, subtle percussion, and swelling string passages elevate every deposition ambush and backroom settlement dispute, underscoring the lethal stakes of challenging an empire with limitless resources. As the season drives toward its emotional verdict, the musical journey tracks Rudy’s coming of age from a penniless courtroom novice into a battle-tested trial lawyer, culminating in poignant closing selections like Eastmountainsouth’s "All the Stars". Spanning 49 verified songs across all ten chapters, the music of The Rainmaker stands as an atmospheric tribute to Memphis musical heritage and relentless underdog grit.

Main Cast

  • Milo Callaghan Rudy Baylor
  • Lana Parrilla Jocelyn 'Bruiser' Stone
  • Madison Iseman Sarah Plankmore
  • P.J. Byrne Deck Shifflet
  • Dan Fogler Melvin Pritcher
  • Wade Briggs Brad Noonan
  • Robyn Cara Kelly Riker
  • John Slattery Leo F. Drummond

Official Trailer

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Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode

Episode Song Title Artist
E1 Raised Right Reyna Roberts
E1 Good at Being Bad Cody Bryan Band
E1 Broken Coastline Down Like Silver
E1 Do Your Thing (From The Life of Jon Wayne) Curt Chambers
E1 Fun & Games Lindsay Perry
E1 Labor of Love Moondog Matinee
E1 Great Expectations Cody Belew
E2 Bad Habits The Old Nationals
E2 Holy Cowboy Renee Blair
E2 7th Born Son Blues Saraceno
E3 Go Down Chel Strong
E3 Taking My Sweet Time Wyatt Jennings
E3 Danger Is My Middle Name Romy Lake
E3 Buckle Up Norman North
E3 The Git Up [Remix] Blanco Brown, Ciara
E4 My Arms Were Always Around You Peter Bradley Adams
E4 Blood Moon Josiah and the Bonnevilles
E4 Against the Night Down Like Silver
E4 Stuck in the Middle O.N.E The Duo
E4 Sunshine Shine Blanco Brown
E4 Idaho Down Like Silver
E5 Down We Go Sounds of Red Bull
E5 Feels Good O.N.E The Duo
E5 Without a Word Sara Watkins
E5 Back It Up Dugger Band
E6 Want Your Love Selectracks
E6 Just For You noranoranora
E6 Down by the Riverside Willie Jones
E6 Rhetorical Questions GRACEY
E6 The Longer I Run Peter Bradley Adams
E6 Church of The Misdirection Kate Vargas
E6 Same Mistake Twice The Old Nationals
E6 Guilty O.N.E The Duo
E7 All Boots CeCe
E7 Sound Like A Good Time LENON
E7 As Night Comes Samaire Armstrong
E7 So Far So Good Lance and Lea
E7 If I Have a Son Ruth B.
E8 Lord Take My Hand Bigger Story Music
E8 Illa Mind Manic Focus
E8 Rodeo TY Avery
E8 Your Garden (Reimagined) Lydia Luce
E9 Creeping Away Bird and Byron
E9 Burn it Down Cassandra Violet
E9 To the River Down Like Silver
E10 Cotton Candy Sky Rachel Horter
E10 All the Stars Eastmountainsouth
E10 Stay for a While Peter Bradley Adams
E10 Slow Cookin' Willie Jones
SHOW INFO
Composer Clinton Shorter
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