Billie Eilish continues to reign over the music and TV sync scene, securing the top two spots on Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart for October 2024. This remarkable achievement comes thanks to her featured tracks in two major TV series: Agatha All Along and Heartstopper.
The rankings, powered by Tunefind (a Songtradr company), are based on a blend of song and show data, sales, and streaming information tracked by Luminate.
Top TV Songs for October 2024: Billie Eilish’s Chart-Topping Tracks
“You Should See Me in a Crown” – Billie Eilish
Show: Agatha All Along (Disney+)
Eilish’s 2018 breakout hit claims the No. 1 spot for October, thanks to its appearance in the fifth episode of Disney+’s Agatha All Along, which premiered on October 9. The track garnered 6.8 million official on-demand U.S. streams and sold 2,000 downloads in October.“Blue” – Billie Eilish
Show: Heartstopper (Netflix)
Eilish’s latest single from her 2024 album Hit Me Hard and Soft takes the No. 2 spot after being featured in the third season of Netflix’s Heartstopper, which premiered on October 3. The song achieved 14.1 million streams and 1,000 downloads in October.
Other Standout Tracks in October’s Top TV Songs
“The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” – Seo Moon Tak
Show: Agatha All Along (Disney+)
Featured in the sixth episode of Agatha All Along on October 16, this track racked up 734,000 streams and 2,000 downloads.“Broken Belief” – Bob Moses
Show: The Penguin (HBO)
From HBO's The Penguin, this track from the third episode on October 6 made its way into the Top 10, charting at No. 4.“Rush” – Troye Sivan
Show: Heartstopper (Netflix)
This track from Heartstopper secured the No. 5 spot with 7.4 million streams in October.“Me and the Devil” – Gil Scott-Heron
Show: The Penguin (HBO)
Featured in The Penguin on October 6, this haunting track placed No. 6 on the chart.“The Way Things Go” – Beabadoobee
Show: Heartstopper (Netflix)
Heartstopper continues to dominate with this track, which charted at No. 7.“Black Friday” – Tom Odell
Show: Heartstopper (Netflix)
Another Heartstopper track, this one lands at No. 8.“Genesis” – Grimes
Show: Heartstopper (Netflix)
Grimes’ track rounds out the Top 10 at No. 9.“Switch” – 6LACK
Show: The Penguin (HBO)
The third track from The Penguin to make the chart, Switch takes the No. 10 spot.
The Impact of TV Synchs: The Rise of Heartstopper and The Penguin
Both Heartstopper and The Penguin have played a significant role in propelling these songs onto the chart. Heartstopper alone accounted for five entries in the Top 10, showcasing the power of TV shows in driving music streams and downloads.
Meanwhile, Agatha All Along has also made its mark with multiple tracks in the Top 10, further proving the immense influence TV shows have on the music industry. From Eilish’s chart dominance to the variety of songs featured across different platforms, October’s Top TV Songs highlights the growing synergy between television and music.
Stay tuned for more updates as these shows continue to influence the charts and introduce new music to a global audience.