Fresh Insights into 'Off Campus': A Musical Journey Through Love and Trauma
Emma Johnson
Updated on May 17, 2026
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Warning! This article includes mentions of sexual assault and physical abuse. Major spoilers for Off Campus season 1 follow.
Like all great romantic dramas, Prime Video's latest book adaptation, , features an incredible soundtrack. Based on Elle Kennedy's college-set book series of the same name, — the show has already been renewed for season 2 — follows the heartwarming romance between music major Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and Briar University hockey captain Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli). Music is a major part of both their stories; Hannah tries to write a hit new pop song, while Garrett's favorite classic rock tunes carry him through practice, training, and the occasional party.
As such, features an eclectic range of music, from rock-heavy jams to club anthems and soft, sweet, romantic ballads. Though Prime Video has uploaded an official "Briar U's Hockey Pump Up Playlist" to , curated by show creator Louisa Levy (and some of those tunes do show up in the episodes), there's a lot more music to discover in Off Campus' eight-episode run. Most songs will be available to stream on Spotify and YouTube; some covers and original songs may become available at a later time.
Episode 1: "The Deal"
Episode 1, "The Deal," starts with Hannah and Garrett's (non-book) meeting. Hannah's working in Briar U's hockey facility while Garrett finishes up practice, and they both dance, skate, and get ready to Billy Idol's '80s classic "Dancing With Myself" — just before Hannah accidentally walks in on Garrett in the shower. This scene features a solid look at Garret Graham's "Liked Songs" on Spotify. As that particular playlist hasn't officially been created (yet), we've compiled a full list below:
Prime Video has also uploaded three character-specific Off Campus playlists to Spotify:
Now that Hannah and Garret have not-so-officially met, it's time to get into the rest of this episode's playlist and start their unlikely love story. The soundtrack for the first episode is as follows:
Though the songs in this episode aren't necessarily as meaningful as some of the choices made later on, Elton John's "The Bitch Is Back" really stands out. Not only does it represent both Hannah's and Garrett's taste in music, but it also represents a moment of pure freedom for Hannah after she sees someone who reminds her of her trauma. At the same time, seeing Hannah dance with such carefree energy helps Garrett find his equilibrium again after a confrontation with his dad, foreshadowing how much Hannah and Garrett will come to mean to each other.
Episode 2: "The Practice"
Operation Fake Dating: commence. In Off Campus episode 2, "The Practice," Hannah and Garrett embrace one of the romance genre's tried-and-tested tropes, as Garrett helps Hannah catch the eye of her long-time crush, Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston). There are some fun song choices in this episode, like when Tucker plays Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull's "On The Floor," during Beau and Dean's birthday party, and some meaningful ones too, like when "Deeply Still In Love" by Role Model begins to play when Hannah arrives at the party (and Garrett can't help but smile when he sees her for the first time).
Episode 3: "The Orgasm"
This is the episode where Hannah and Garrett's feelings start to get a little bit more... complicated, and the soundtrack reflects that. One of the last songs of the episode, "Hope Is A Scary Thing" by Carol Ades, plays beautifully over the scene just before Garrett finds Hannah in his bedroom after a night at Malone's, and she propositions him. While they've already shared their first kiss, this is arguably where their most intimate relationship starts, as the way Garrett cares for Hannah when she's drunk allows him to trust her with her biggest sexual insecurity the next morning.
Episode 4: "The Breakup"
Episode 4 includes one of the most pivotal moments in Hannah and Garrett's relationship. After Hannah tells Garrett about her assault, she asks him to help her orgasm. Each song in this sequence was chosen meticulously, from "Vertigo" by Griff when Hannah arrives at Garrett's, to the cute dance moment in which Garrett reveals that his mother's favorite song was "Baby Now That I've Found You" by The Foundations (this is basically their anthem). During the scene, Maggie Rogers' "Back In My Body" plays as a great representation of Hannah reclaiming her pleasure in the presence of someone she trusts and cares about.
Episode 5: "The Cold Turkey"
While this episode doesn't feature quite as many songs as the previous episodes, that doesn't mean they're any less important. One song, in particular, features lyrics that fit the scene to a T. We're fairly certain it's an original written for the show, as Matthew Perryman Jones' "Over And Over Again" plays as Hannah and Garrett drive home after spending Thanksgiving with Garrett's dad. Garrett's greatest fear is turning into his violent, abusive father, and the song starts with the lyrics, "I can see you in myself / And it's scaring me to death. You're running from what was, / And what hasn't happened yet."
Episode 6: "The Breakaway"
This episode is where the real setup for season 2 begins. Following Heated Rivalry's example, "The Breakaway" features a half-episode interlude all about Allie (Mika Abdalla) and Dean (Stephen Kalyn). While Dean and Allie's story is the third book in the series, The Score, it looks like Prime Video is shaking up the order. Most of the songs in this episode relate to Dean and Allie's fun, not-so-casual fling, including one particular song reference that book readers will absolutely love (P!nk fans, rejoice!).
This is also the only episode that features a song by One Direction (brace yourselves, though, it is a cover). This may be frustrating for book readers, who know that One Direction is an important part of Hannah's music background, but it's possible that 1D's songs were too expensive to license.
Episode 7: "The Faceoff"
Things start to get tough for Hannah and Garrett in this episode. It features a flashback to Hannah's high school years when she was assaulted, as Garrett unknowingly faces her rapist in one of the most important games of the season. Given the intensity of this episode, it's not surprising that it doesn't feature as many songs. The most impactful one is, without a doubt, "This Too Shall Pass" by OK GO, which plays during the flashback scenes to the night of Hannah's trauma.
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Jensen McRae's "Massachusetts" also packs a punch, after Hannah and Garrett break up following his fight with Delaney on the ice. Garrett left Hannah because he was afraid of hurting her. At one point, Garrett sits alone in the house playing video games, and McRae sings, "It's getting darker, so I turn you down / But I can't turn you off." That line perfectly captures how Garrett feels at that moment.
Episode 8: "The Line Change"
Hannah and Garrett are apart but miserable; that's basically the entire premise of this episode. While there are some solid song choices in this final chapter, the biggest moment is, of course, Hannah's performance at the Pop Showcase. After everything she's been through with Garrett, her confession to Allie, and her phone call with her mom, her writer's block finally breaks, and she pours herself into a song she's really proud of. All her friends, including Garrett, come out to support her. "Girl That I Am" is obviously an original track written for the show, but who knows? It might become your next favorite song.
All episodes of Off Campus season 1 are streaming now, exclusively on Prime Video.
Off Campus - Season 1
10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Like Release Date May 13, 2026 Network Prime Video Series Episodes 8
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