Not Suitable for Work, the new workplace comedy from Mindy Kaling, premiered its first three episodes on Hulu (and Disney+ in the UK) on June 2, 2026, with the remaining six episodes rolling out two at a time each week through a season finale on June 23, 2026. Created by Kaling and produced by Warner Bros. Television, Kaling International, and 3 Arts Entertainment under showrunner Charlie Grandy, the series follows five ambitious twenty-somethings navigating careers and relationships in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood. The ensemble cast includes Ella Hunt, Avantika, Will Angus, Jack Martin, Nicholas Duvernay, and Jay Ellis, with recurring appearances from Victor Garber, Constance Wu, and Ego Nwodim.
From here, this article moves past the cast and storyline to focus on the show’s music — the original score and the needle drops that soundtrack its first three episodes.
Not Suitable for Work Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Not Suitable for Work |
| Creator | Mindy Kaling |
| Showrunner | Charlie Grandy |
| Production Companies | Warner Bros. Television, Kaling International, 3 Arts Entertainment |
| Platform | Hulu (US) / Disney+ (UK) |
| Premiere Date | June 2, 2026 (Episodes 1–3); weekly releases through June 23, 2026 |
| Composer | Gabriel Mann |
| Score Album | Not yet announced |
| Confirmed Needle Drops | 19 songs across Episodes 1–3 (as of publication) |
Not Suitable for Work Soundtrack Overview
As of this writing, no standalone score album for Not Suitable for Work has been announced through Apple Music, Film Music Reporter, or any official label channel. The show’s music instead comes in two forms: an original score composed by Gabriel Mann, and a rotating selection of licensed needle drops drawn from a wide mix of genres and eras, spanning funk, disco, indie rock, and dance-pop.
Given that the series is releasing new episodes weekly, the needle drop list below currently covers only the first three episodes that premiered on June 2, 2026. This article will be updated as additional episodes air and further song placements are confirmed by verified sources.
Who Composed the Not Suitable for Work Score?
The original score for Not Suitable for Work is composed by Gabriel Mann, a veteran television composer best known for writing the instantly recognizable theme to Modern Family and scoring the series throughout its eleven-season run. Mann’s other major television credits include Emily in Paris (for which he composes alongside Chris Alan Lee), A Million Little Things, Rectify, Rosewood, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Uncoupled, Tiny Beautiful Things, and Disney+’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Beyond television, Mann has scored films including Better Nate Than Ever for Disney+ and Snow Day for Nickelodeon, and has composed music for video games such as The Legend of Spyro series and Timeshift. He is also a singer-songwriter and member of the LA-based band The Rescues, whose music has been licensed for shows including Grey’s Anatomy and Pretty Little Liars. Mann’s score for Not Suitable for Work marks his latest collaboration with Mindy Kaling’s production circle, following his work on other Warner Bros. Television comedies.
According to Film Music Reporter, Mann was confirmed to be scoring Not Suitable for Work in May 2026, alongside his ongoing work on the sixth season of Netflix’s Emily in Paris.
Not Suitable for Work Official Tracklist
A dedicated score album or soundtrack release for Not Suitable for Work has not yet been announced. Once an official tracklist is released through Apple Music, Spotify, or a label such as Netflix Music or WaterTower, this section will be updated with verified track titles and durations. Until then, this article focuses on the confirmed needle drops featured in the series, listed below.
Score Highlights
Because no score album or individual cue titles have been released, specific score highlights cannot yet be verified. What is confirmed is that Gabriel Mann’s score underpins the show’s comedic tone throughout — consistent with his approach on Modern Family and A Million Little Things, where his music blends warm, character-driven motifs with a contemporary, guitar-forward sound. This section will be expanded with verified cue titles and descriptions if and when an official score release is announced.
Not Suitable for Work Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
According to NME, the following songs have been confirmed as needle drops across the first three episodes of Not Suitable for Work:
Episode One
- Shirley Ellis – “The Clapping Song”
- Dua Lipa – “Levitating”
- The Meters – “Hand Clapping Song”
- Keith – “I Only See You”
- NoMBe – “Wait”
- The Magnetic Fields – “The Dreaming Moon”
- LCD Soundsystem – “Dance Yrself Clean”
Episode Two
- James Brown – “The Boss”
- Harry Nilsson – “I Guess The Lord Must Be in New York City”
- Edwin Starr – “Twenty Five Miles”
- Craig Gildner – “One Hour to Love Me”
- Richard Swift – “Lady Luck”
- The Kinks – “Waterloo Sunset”
- Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – “Better Things”
Episode Three
- The Screaming Gypsy Bandits – “Prematurely (Fly Me Away)”
- Rubber Band Gun – “Tug of War”
- Soul Heirs – “Hot Links”
- Silver Synthetic – “Only Time”
- The KVB – “Submersion”
Note: These needle drops are confirmed via NME’s episode-by-episode breakdown. Scene-specific context has not been independently verified for each track and is not included here to avoid speculation. As Episodes 4 through 9 are released weekly, additional confirmed songs will be added to this list as they become available.
Gabriel Mann Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009–2020 | Modern Family | Composer / Theme Composer |
| 2015–2018 | Rectify | Composer |
| 2015–2017 | Rosewood | Composer |
| 2019–2020 | Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist | Composer |
| 2018–2023 | A Million Little Things | Composer |
| 2022 | Better Nate Than Ever | Composer |
| 2022 | Tiny Beautiful Things | Co-Composer |
| 2022–2023 | Uncoupled | Composer |
| 2024–2026 | Emily in Paris (Seasons 4–6) | Composer |
| 2026 | Not Suitable for Work | Composer |
Where to Listen to Not Suitable for Work Soundtrack?
While no official score or soundtrack album exists yet for Not Suitable for Work, many of the confirmed needle drops — including tracks from Dua Lipa, LCD Soundsystem, James Brown, and The Kinks — are widely available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms as part of their respective original albums. If Netflix Music, WaterTower Music, or another label releases an official companion playlist or score album, this section will be updated with direct links and platform details.
FAQs
1. Who composed the score for Not Suitable for Work?
The original score is composed by Gabriel Mann, known for his work on Modern Family, Emily in Paris, and A Million Little Things.
2. Is there an official soundtrack album for Not Suitable for Work?
As of publication, no official score album or soundtrack release has been announced for the series.
3. What songs are featured in Not Suitable for Work?
Confirmed needle drops include tracks by Dua Lipa, James Brown, LCD Soundsystem, The Kinks, and Harry Nilsson, among others, across the first three episodes.
4. When did Not Suitable for Work premiere?
The first three episodes premiered on June 2, 2026, on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK, with new episodes releasing weekly through June 23, 2026.
5. How many episodes does Not Suitable for Work have?
The series consists of nine episodes in its first season.
6. Where can I watch Not Suitable for Work?
The series is available to stream on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ in the United Kingdom.
7. Will more songs be added to this soundtrack list?
Yes. As Episodes 4 through 9 are released weekly, this article will be updated with additional confirmed needle drops as verified sources publish episode breakdowns.