The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 has wrapped up Belly Conklin’s emotional journey with one of the most carefully curated soundtracks on television. As fans said goodbye to the beloved Prime Video series, the final season delivered over 70 incredible tracks that perfectly captured every heartbreak, celebration, and tender moment.
From Taylor Swift’s vault tracks to Chappell Roan’s summer anthems, the music became the heartbeat of this bittersweet conclusion. Whether you’re still Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, these songs will transport you right back to those unforgettable Cousins Beach memories and college romance drama.
Season 3 Overview: Music That Tells the Story
Season 3 takes us on an emotional rollercoaster as Belly (played by Lola Tung) navigates college life, her complicated engagement, and those persistent feelings that just won’t go away. The soundtrack brilliantly mirrors this journey with 11 Taylor Swift songs weaving through the season’s most pivotal moments.
Each episode features carefully selected tracks that enhance the storytelling from upbeat college party anthems to soul-crushing ballads that’ll have you reaching for tissues.
The music supervisors outdid themselves, blenGavin Casalegno, Lola Tungding contemporary hits from artists like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo with classic tracks from Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles. This isn’t just background music; it’s emotional storytelling at its finest, making every scene hit harder and every moment more memorable.
1. Episode 1: Last Season
The season kicks off at Finch College with everyone settling into their new adult lives. Belly and Jeremiah (played by Gavin Casalegno) are blissfully in love three years later, while Taylor (played by Rain Spencer) and Steven (played by Sean Kaufman) keep things casual. But you know what they say about summer secrets… They always come to light.
2. Episode 2: Last Christmas
Things get messy fast as holiday flashbacks reveal deeper truths about everyone’s relationships. The Christmas setting brings both warmth and heartbreak, perfectly captured through the episode’s emotional soundtrack.
3. Episode 3: Last Supper
The engagement announcement doesn’t go as planned, and the family dinner becomes a battlefield. The soundtrack reflects the tension brewing beneath seemingly happy celebrations.
4. Episode 4: Last Stand
Belly’s birthday becomes a turning point as family conflicts reach their peak. The episode’s soundtrack, anchored by Fleetwood Mac’s iconic “Landslide,” captures the bittersweet nature of growing up and making difficult choices.
5. Episode 5: Last Dance
Team Conrad (played by Christopher Briney) fans, this one’s for you! Fourth of July weekend forces Belly and Conrad to spend time alone together, and the chemistry is undeniable. The soundtrack perfectly captures their unresolved tension and lingering connection.
6. Episode 6: Last Name
Wedding planning reaches fever pitch during Belly’s bridal shower, but the cracks in her perfect plans are starting to show. The soundtrack mixes celebration with underlying anxiety beautifully.
7. Episode 7: Last Hurrah
The bachelor/bachelorette parties bring everyone together for one wild night that changes everything. With nearly 20 tracks, this episode’s soundtrack is as explosive as the drama unfolding on screen.
8. Episode 8: Last Kiss
The emotional weight of unspoken truths finally comes to the surface. This episode’s soundtrack features some of the season’s most powerful musical moments, including a beautiful Taylor Swift collaboration.
9. Episode 9: Last Call
The wedding day arrives with all its chaos and revelations. The soundtrack builds to an emotional crescendo as long-held secrets finally come to light.
10. Episode 10: Last Year
Belly’s Paris adventure brings fresh perspective and new possibilities. The soundtrack beautifully blends French classics with contemporary hits, creating the perfect backdrop for her journey of self-discovery and new beginnings.
11. Episode 11: At Last
The finale episode showcased a large catalogue of songs, from Édith Piaf to Joji, as it ended the series on an emotional note.
The Taylor Swift Connection
Jenny Han’s friendship with Taylor Swift has been a game-changer for the series soundtrack. As Han mentioned to Jenna Bush Hager on her podcast Open Book, it all started with a handwritten note asking permission to use “The Way I Loved You,” and Swift has been incredibly generous ever since. She’s even allowed the show to debut unreleased tracks and preview new material!
Season 3 strategically uses Swift’s catalog as Belly’s emotional compass. “You’re Losing Me” captures betrayal, “How Did It End?” soundtracks heartbreak, and “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” becomes Belly’s anthem of resilience.
Swift’s reclaimed music catalog and The Tortured Poets Department gave the final season even more emotional ammunition. With 11 Swift songs throughout Season 3, Swifties definitely got fed!
Musical Themes and Emotional Storytelling
The beauty of this soundtrack lies in how perfectly each song matches the emotional beats of the story. When Belly’s world falls apart, we get gut-wrenching ballads from Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande. College party scenes burst with Chappell Roan and Tyler, The Creator.
Those nostalgic summer house moments? Classic Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones, obviously. The Paris episodes introduced gorgeous French music that made us want to book flights immediately. Music supervisor Melyssa Hardwick clearly understood the assignment. Every track feels intentional, emotional, and perfectly timed.
These aren’t just pretty songs; they’re storytelling tools that make us feel everything the characters are experiencing. The soundtrack doesn’t just accompany the drama; it is the drama.
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Ready to relive all the feels? The official playlist on Apple Music has 260 songs spanning all three seasons—that’s nearly 15 hours of pure emotional torture (in the best way!). You can find Season 3’s complete soundtrack on all major platforms.
Spotify has the seasonal playlists perfectly organized, Apple Music offers the full experience, and YouTube Music has everything for those marathon listening sessions. Pro tip: create your own Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah playlists and see which hits harder! The songs are available for streaming, purchasing, and downloading, so you can take these emotional gut punches with you wherever you go.
Ready to dive into this musical journey? Stream all episodes now and let us know in the comments below which song from the soundtrack absolutely destroyed you emotionally? Are you Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, and did the music influence your choice? Drop your thoughts about your favorite musical moments from the season!
The Summer I Turned Pretty is streaming exclusively on Prime Video.