Television shows are best remembered for the quality of their episodes and the characters created within them. However, a show can capture people’s attention with a catchy theme song. Something that instantly sticks in viewers’ heads helps a show because people will always associate the music with it, making people talk about it.
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is filled with epic music throughout the series, and Ramin Djawadi composed some fantastic tracks to suit the series. That included an unforgettable theme song that set the tone for every episode. It was grand and had real scope, giving audiences a hint of the adventure that awaited them with each episode.
Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O’s theme song is still known today, which is impressive, considering the show ended in 1980. The classic drums and surfer rock vibes are iconic, and this song is used regularly in other movies and television shows.
The Muppet Show
The Muppets are bright and colorful characters, so it’s no surprise that the theme song matches that. It’s over-the-top, and having all the different characters involved helps make it a lot of fun. It has a catchy beat and memorable lyrics that stick in people’s minds.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Children’s television theme songs are often amongst the most catchy and memorable because they want to be unforgettable. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse ticks that box, with the catchy beat of children dancing along, while the roll call section is also a big hit.
X-Men: The Animated Series
X-Men: The Animated Series has one of the greatest themes of all time, and everyone instantly knows the show in question if they hear it. The song leans heavily toward the comic book world by being completely over-the-top, with this one ramping up massively as it progresses, which is why audiences enjoy it so much.
Mad Men
Mad Men’s music brings a nostalgic feel, which works well considering the period in which the show is set. It’s nothing too flashy, but it builds nicely and has a memorable beat that audiences love listening to and instantly understand for this show.
Scooby-Doo
This animated series is a classic that has spanned several decades. While the theme song has had a few tweaks, the general beat and lyrics have remained consistent, and that’s why so many people know what it is. Audiences will always react to this, and they instantly know what the show is.
Bluey
Bluey doesn’t have a particularly long theme song, but it’s perfect for getting people excited to watch the show. Simply introducing the four main characters with their names shouted sounds like it would be too simple to become as iconic as it has. But that’s part of Bluey’s charm, with the theme being one that all families will be aware of.
Suits
Due to the show’s popularity, the theme song for Suits has instantly become popular. It also fits the general theme of the show, with lots of detailed lyrics quickly combined, showcasing the show’s style. It’s also got a slick feel, which is ideal for the show itself.
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants’ theme song provides the chaotic energy that perfectly matches the lead character’s personality. It’s a fantastic sing-a-long that everyone who has ever watched an episode instantly knows the words to. It’s become a universal song, and considering it repeatedly says SpongeBob’s name, there’s no getting around people knowing the show because of it.
Cheers
Cheers is a feel-good song that gets audiences going before it starts, and it’s one that everyone knows and associates with the television series immediately. It serves its purpose of getting viewers excited for the show while providing them with a song to look forward to ahead of time.
Mission: Impossible
While people might associate this with the blockbuster Tom Cruise movies, it was also the theme song for the original television show from the 1960s and 1970s. Everyone knows this song means the Mission: Impossible franchise, and how it builds up toward the climax excites people.
The Jeffersons
The theme for The Jeffersons would get people excited for what was to come. The gospel singing and the great beat accompanying it set the tone well for the show and are ones that people will always associate with the series.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This is a theme song that people will still rap nowadays, with everyone wanting to know the lyrics. It’s an old-school rap song that perfectly suits the series. The lyrics explain precisely what the show is about, instantly making people think of the show itself.
Friends
Friends used a song created by Rembrandts as its theme, and it proved to be the perfect choice for the show. With its iconic claps and catchy lyrics, this song will stand the test of time. It is still sung by people around the world to this day, and everyone knows what show it is for.
Doctor Who
Doctor Who’s theme song has stood the test of time in the manner that it has is a testament to how good it is. People instantly know it, and the iconic beat draws people in. The sounds created perfectly suit the science fiction series and set the tone nicely for the show.
The Addams Family
People instantly know what show it is as soon as anybody hums the beat of The Addams Family theme song. The song is one that people still sing today, which has helped this show continue to live on.
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an iconic television show, and its theme song is a big reason for that. It’s one that everyone is aware of, with catchy music to the point where people only need to hear it once to remember it. Considering the brilliant opening credits accompanying the song, it has helped The Simpsons become beloved by people.
