Watson Season 2 (2025) Soundtrack Guide
A year after the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty, Dr. John Watson resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders. However, he soon finds that his old life is not done with him yet
Watson soundtrack season 2 include songs by Hozier, Iron Maiden and Muse. This informational article provides details about the composers and music supervisors involved in the CBS series. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the series section.
Starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, this second installment premiered on October 13, 2025, with a 20-episode order. The storyline continues at the Holmes Clinic in Pittsburgh but introduces a major twist: the return of Sherlock Holmes. Played by Robert Carlyle, Sherlock is revealed to be alive, forcing Watson to deal with a secret from his past while the two navigate a difficult reunion.
Episode 1: A Son in the Oven (Oct 13, 2025)
Watson and the fellows spring back into action when Mary’s mother accidentally poisons herself while suffering from a rare form of dementia that is progressing with impossible speed. Meanwhile, Sherlock Holmes resurfaces after being presumed dead.
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Too Sweet
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Wasted Years
Iron Maiden
Scene Context: Last Song
Episode 2: Back from the Dead (Oct 20, 2025)
When a microbiology university researcher returns from an expedition to Siberia, she and her team members fall ill from a possible revived pathogen or “zombie virus.” Meanwhile, Watson catches up with his friend Sherlock Holmes after finding out he is alive, and Ingrid unexpectedly finds herself on the team’s floor.
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Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden
Scene Context: Holmes wraps up his explanation at the old Children's Hospital, revealing the twist that left Watson stunned. With a tinge of melancholy, Holmes acknowledges missing his friend and parts ways with Watson.
Episode 3: Expletive Deleted (Oct 27, 2025)
Watson and the team work alongside Laila to help a patient named Maxine, a 30-year-old who looks 10 years old.
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Once Upon a Time
Scene Context: In the operating room, Dr. Mary Morstan and her team are geared up for surgery, focusing their attention on Max as they prepare to go under the knife. The tension is palpable as they scrub in, ready to tackle whatever medical challenge lies ahead.
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Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Iron Maiden
Scene Context: Max extends his gratitude to Dr. Watson after their encounter with Pauline. The gesture marks a subtle shift in their relationship, as Max and Dr. Watson begin to connect on a deeper level.
Episode 4: Happy When It Rains (Nov 3, 2025)
Watson and team treat 4 patients with suspected flesh-eating bacteria after tornado. Shinwell seeks purpose in nursing school while Adam's wedding to Lauren faces obstacles.
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Happy When it Rains
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Episode 5: Lucky (Nov 10, 2025)
While visiting another hospital, Watson becomes convinced that a man is suffering from locked-in syndrome and has been mistaken for a coma patient for over a decade; Sherlock is back in town and is staying with Watson.
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Bandages
Mutoid Man
Scene Context: Mycroft Holmes reveals he now owns the clinic, leaving Watson stunned. Later, two months on, Detective Lestrade pays a visit to the mysterious patient known as Lucky at the Rachel Carson Bridge.
Episode 6: Buying Time (Nov 17, 2025)
Watson and the fellows race against time to save the life of Xavier, a 21-year-old athlete with a fast-growing, seemingly incurable cancer. Meanwhile, Mycroft Holmes lets Watson know his team’s work at UHOP may no longer have funding available.
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The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song
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Flash of the Blade
Iron Maiden
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Episode 7: Giant Steps (Nov 24, 2025)
Watson's father, Hamish, visits UHOP to introduce Watson and the fellows to his protégé, Annabelle, a saxophone prodigy with musically induced blackouts. As Annabelle's condition worsens, Watson must confront his long-standing tensions with his father in order to save her.
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Beboppin
Stylus
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Til I'm Outta Time
Timothy Fleet
Scene Context: Sasha and Adam bond over a fiery dinner with Uncle Jun, who surprises Sasha by pulling out a photo of her mom. The snapshot sparks a connection between past and present as Sasha reflects on her family history.
Episode 8: Livvy Sees the Doctor (Dec 1, 2025)
UHOP veers into terror when Watson and the fellows are taken hostage by a man with a bomb strapped to his chest who is desperate to find a cure for his 9-year-old daughter’s illness.
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Madness
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Episode 9: Shannon Says Bex Loves Micah (Dec 8, 2025)
Watson and the fellows help Laila’s son Micah, who was injured in a car accident while pursuing his crush, Bex, with the help of his AI chatbot.
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Electric Love
BØRNS
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World Turns
Rival Consoles
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Episode 10: Never Been CRISPR'd (Dec 15, 2025)
Watson’s biohacker friend Hobie returns when he rushes his new girlfriend to the Holmes Clinic after they partake in a gene-editing experiment that goes wrong. Meanwhile, Watson becomes suspicious of Sherlock.
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Lonely Is the Night
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Episode 11: The Tunnel Under the Elms (Mar 1, 2026)
Watson and the fellows race against the clock to save a man and his pregnant wife from a terrifying sinkhole. Meanwhile, Ingrid’s future with her therapy group becomes unclear.
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The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
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Episode 12: A Family Meal (Mar 8, 2026)
When a patient arrives at the Holmes Clinic plagued by a mysterious neurological disorder, Watson and the fellows discover they were forced to eat their parents amid a childhood survival incident. Meanwhile, Adam is struggling with how his future will change as a father.
Episode 13: For a Limited Time Only (Mar 15, 2026)
Watson and the fellows fight to revive a 30-year-old woman, Audrey, after her heart inexplicably stops repeatedly until they discover she has a rare phenomenon called Lazarus syndrome. As these revivals continue, she uses the short window of time available to right her greatest wrong.
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Lonely Is the Night
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Episode 14: Wrongful Life (Mar 22, 2026)
Watson is sued for Wrongful Life by a long-term patient suffering from VACTERL association, after undergoing multiple painful surgeries.
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Automatically Sunshine
Scene Context: Watson calms down Kyren as he gets anesthesia before his major surgery and the hospital team crowds around.
Episode 15: A Third Act Surprise (Mar 29, 2026)
Watson and the fellows race to save the life of a young woman who needs a lifesaving kidney donation. Meanwhile, Sherlock returns to help crack unsolved cases in Pittsburgh.
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Can I Play With Madness
Iron Maiden
Scene Context: Closing Credits Song
Episode 16: Respect the Process. Respect the Quirks (Apr 5, 2026)
Watson investigates a case involving a mentally unstable mother, with the woman's delusions serving as a mirror to his own newly discovered hallucinations.
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Lost Coastlines
Okkervil River
Scene Context: John and Laila are seen braving inclement weather in the scene.
Episode 17: Unsolved Mysteries (Apr 12, 2026)
After a key player disappears, the team rushes to find them before it’s too late.
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Scene Context: Holmes arrived at the clinic, where medical staff noted his tendency to arrive after schedule and his unorthodox investigative approach.
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Vineta (feat. Tom Adams)
Ben Lukas Boysen
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Episode 18: Sic Semper Tyrannis (Apr 19, 2026)
Following his brain tumor diagnosis, Watson goes on medical leave to seek treatment, leaving Mary in charge of The Holmes Clinic as a notorious South American dictator demands Watson see to his mysterious autoimmune condition personally. Meanwhile, Ingrid grows more concerned about Beck’s obsession with Sasha.
Episode 19: Rule of Three (Apr 26, 2026)
As Adam’s wife goes in for a C-section to deliver triplets, chaos ensues when their OB-GYN passes out in the operating room. Meanwhile, a severe storm detours Watson and Mary’s trip to find a renowned doctor to remove Watson’s brain tumor.
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Your Love Shines Golden
The Sextones
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Another Love
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Episode 20: The Cobalt Fissure (May 3, 2026)
A seemingly random murder outside of UHOP sets the stage for the arrival of someone from Watson and Sherlock Holmes' past.
The episodes also explore the personal lives of other clinic staff, such as Dr. Sasha Lubbock (Inga Schlingmann) and Ingrid Derian (Eve Harlow). Despite these plot developments and the addition of Noah Mills to the cast, CBS officially canceled the series in March 2026. Watson is scheduled to conclude with its series finale on May 3, 2026, ending the network's modern take on the characters.
Main Cast
- Morris Chestnut Dr. John Watson
Official Trailer
Soundtrack Crossovers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Watson: Season 2?
There are 24 songs featured in the soundtrack for Watson: Season 2. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Watson: Season 2?
The main genres for Watson: Season 2 include Drama, Mystery.
How many seasons does Watson have?
The TV show Watson currently has 2 seasons.