TV Theme Songs That Are Actually Jams

These theme songs belong on your favorite playlist.

Sing Me A (Theme) Song - Always trust the people who decide to watch a show based upon the song it opens with. Rarely does a terrible show have a great theme song anyway. Although, based on this list, the '90s were a stronger decade for TV theme songs,  the shows still invading our current weekly nights are tightly holding their place. Consider this a recommendation on what to possibly binge on, based upon 30 seconds of the show’s opening credits. - Janice Llamoca(Photos from left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI, Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images, John Parra/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald)

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Sing Me A (Theme) Song - Always trust the people who decide to watch a show based upon the song it opens with. Rarely does a terrible show have a great theme song anyway. Although, based on this list, the '90s were a stronger decade for TV theme songs, the shows still invading our current weekly nights are tightly holding their place. Consider this a recommendation on what to possibly binge on, based upon 30 seconds of the show’s opening credits. - Janice Llamoca(Photos from left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI, Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images, John Parra/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald)

The Boondocks - “Judo Flip” - Asheru - One of the most underrated theme songs, this track by Asheru sets the tone for the mix of comedy and conflict found in the animated sitcom.(Photo: Cartoon Network, Adult Swim)

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The Boondocks - “Judo Flip” - Asheru - One of the most underrated theme songs, this track by Asheru sets the tone for the mix of comedy and conflict found in the animated sitcom.(Photo: Cartoon Network, Adult Swim)

All That - Theme Song - TLC - TLC also doubled as the show’s first musical guests. (Photo: Nickelodeon)

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All That - Theme Song - TLC - TLC also doubled as the show’s first musical guests. (Photo: Nickelodeon)

Empire - “No Apologies” - Jussie Smollett & Yazz - While many artists jump into acting, both actors had their musical careers launch on Empire.(Photo: FOX)

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Empire - “No Apologies” - Jussie Smollett & Yazz - While many artists jump into acting, both actors had their musical careers launch on Empire.(Photo: FOX)

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - “Yo Home To Bel-Air” - The Fresh Prince - Hands down, the easiest theme song to sing along to.(Photo: NBC)

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - “Yo Home To Bel-Air” - The Fresh Prince - Hands down, the easiest theme song to sing along to.(Photo: NBC)

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Kenan & Kel - “Aw, Here It Goes” - Coolio - Comparing Keenan and Kel to other famous duos like Magic and Kareem and Siegfried and Roy, Coolio provides a strong argument in his theme song that makes us not want to change the channel.(Photo: Nickelodeon)

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Kenan & Kel - “Aw, Here It Goes” - Coolio - Comparing Keenan and Kel to other famous duos like Magic and Kareem and Siegfried and Roy, Coolio provides a strong argument in his theme song that makes us not want to change the channel.(Photo: Nickelodeon)

Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Theme Song - Schoolly D (Season 1-7) - Not only did Schoolly D perform the theme song, but rumor has it, that the lyrics were scribbled down in a limo on the way to the recording studio. It lasted seven seasons.(Photo: Cartoon Network, Adult Swim)

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Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Theme Song - Schoolly D (Season 1-7) - Not only did Schoolly D perform the theme song, but rumor has it, that the lyrics were scribbled down in a limo on the way to the recording studio. It lasted seven seasons.(Photo: Cartoon Network, Adult Swim)

Living Single - “We Are Living Single” - Queen Latifah - It’s a nice feeling to know your girls are there for you. Queen Latifah gave a voice to young women in the '90s with her rap verse and melodic hook.(Photo: FOX)

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Living Single - “We Are Living Single” - Queen Latifah - It’s a nice feeling to know your girls are there for you. Queen Latifah gave a voice to young women in the '90s with her rap verse and melodic hook.(Photo: FOX)

Power - “Big Rich Town” - 50 Cent ft. Joe - If you’re a rapper and an executive producer of a show, making the show’s theme song has to be a cost saving tactic, right?(Photo: STARZ)

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Power - “Big Rich Town” - 50 Cent ft. Joe - If you’re a rapper and an executive producer of a show, making the show’s theme song has to be a cost saving tactic, right?(Photo: STARZ)

Martin - Theme Song - Take 6 (Season 4 & 5) - Props to the show nabbing a ten-time Grammy winning a cappella sextet to perform their theme song.(Photo: FOX) 

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Martin - Theme Song - Take 6 (Season 4 & 5) - Props to the show nabbing a ten-time Grammy winning a cappella sextet to perform their theme song.(Photo: FOX) 

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In Living Color - “‘Cause That’s the Way You’re Livin’ When You’re in Living Color” - Heavy D & The Boyz (Season 3 & 4) - The legendary hip hop group recorded two different versions for the opening theme, allowing them to hold the gig during In Living Color’s entire TV run.(Photo: FOX)  

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In Living Color - “‘Cause That’s the Way You’re Livin’ When You’re in Living Color” - Heavy D & The Boyz (Season 3 & 4) - The legendary hip hop group recorded two different versions for the opening theme, allowing them to hold the gig during In Living Color’s entire TV run.(Photo: FOX)