20 TV Theme Songs We Can Still Sing by Heart
It's not just the scenes that live on forever; the music from our favorite television shows also stays in our hearts.
- Cyra Sanchez
- 4 min read
Music lives on in our hearts forever. Sometimes, they’re just slumbering and waiting to be remembered. Awaken those memories and remember the songs you can still sing by heart! Check out this excellent list of 20 unforgettable TV theme songs.
1. SpongeBob SquarePants
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“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants!” With this opening line, anyone would immediately sing along to the lyrics, even if it’s just in their head.
2. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
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Catchy and hummable — what the producers wanted for CSI’s theme song. They nailed that perfectly. Who can resist humming the intro once they recall the tune?
3. The Simpsons
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“The Simpsooons ♫” — can you hear it in your head? You can’t help but jam to the Simpson’s music once it comes on.
4. Danny Phantom
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The rap part in Danny Phantom - the animated show will always be catchy. We may not be able to sing it all correctly, but we all know the sound by heart!
5. WandaVision
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A recurring melody can be heard throughout the various WandaVision theme songs. That same tune is so catchy that most viewers could hum it freely.
6. True Blood
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At some point, vampire dramas were the teenage favorite! It’s no wonder why the theme song in True Blood is still memorable today.
7. The Big Bang Theory
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A theme song that can make you feel like you’re reading the story of the universe! That’s what The Big Bang Theory offers, making it so memorable for anyone who’s a show fan.
8. Kim Possible
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Not only is the character iconic, but the theme song itself is so irresistible for anyone who likes to sing. With its unforgettable tune and beat in its intro music, Kim Possible is impossible to forget.
9. Adventure Time
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As you hear the sound of the ukulele and click clacks of the keyboard in the background, Adventure Time fans would immediately know what music was playing. They can’t help but sing along as they join Jake and Finn in their adventures.
10. Parks and Recreation
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Opting for something humorous and positive, Parks and Recreation’s theme song was a perfect choice for the show.
11. Game of Thrones
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Even without lyrics, the powerful instrumentals in Game of Thrones will always make you feel like you’re genuinely being transported to a whole new world. Any show fan can’t help but hum the intro while chanting, “Winter is coming!”
12. Smallville
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What else could be the best theme song for a Superman show besides Madonna Reed’s “Save Me”? Perfectly appealing to the younger generation, the music always captivates Smallville fans.
13. Gilmore Girls
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The theme song of Gilmore Girls is empowering and heartwarming. The lyrics tell the story of a mother and daughter, so fans of this show can’t help but sing along whenever they hear the song.
14. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
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As many viewers of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt say, the theme song is unskippable. Not only is the anthem so empowering, but it still manages to sound humorous on top of everything; how impressive!
15. Crazy Ex Girlfriend
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All the themes in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend were catchy and unforgettable. Depending on your favorite, you and many other fans can still sing the song by heart, no matter how much time passes.
16. The Office
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Bittersweet and classic rock - that’s the combo that blends perfectly in The Office’s theme song. As soon as you hear the music, memories of the show will rush to your mind, prompting you to sing along.
17. Curb Your Enthusiasm
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Perky and vibrant—that’s what they wanted for Curb Your Enthusiasm’s theme song. They chose perfectly well, as most show fans still know the music by heart.
18. Mad Men
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Full of tension and ever-so-reminiscing, Mad Men’s theme song is unforgettable. Not only did it successfully deliver the show’s vibe, but it’s also one of the most fascinating theme songs in TV history.
19. New Girl
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New Girl’s theme song defined cuteness and quirkiness, perfectly appealing to the female audience. Four seasons later, they threw in a little electric guitar remix to encourage more male viewers, making the song more memorable.
20. Match Game
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Many game shows have catchy music, but none hit the same level as Match Game. Full of razzle and dazzle, Match Game’s theme always sets the listener’s heart in the mood for a party.