Top 10 Science Fiction TV Themes

These TV themes are legendary, much like the sci-fi shows from which they originated! We'll be focusing on the top sci-fi TV program themes for this ranking. They must be the song most closely connected with the show, whether they are the opening or closing themes or both. Firefly (2002–03), Doctor Who (1963–89; 2005–), Stranger Things (2016–), The X-Files (1993–2002; 2016–18), and more are included in our countdown!

We decided to count down the best 10 sci-fi TV themes to bravely go where no man has gone before, after having watched “The Twilight Zone.”

Is there an amazing TV theme that wasn't on our list of the top theme songs from TV shows? They could be the opening or closing themes or both, but they have to be the song that is most strongly connected with the show. Dazzle us with your star number 10 weirder things, but first, a somewhat understated but nonetheless memorable theme.

“Stranger Things'” theme song is a moody, mysterious synth melody with unsettling highs and lows. The primary beat pulses along like a heartbeat, instantly setting the mood for the program. The sci-fi horror series has a lot of thrilling elements, and it all begins with this amazing opening track.

“Stranger Things” may have a skip-the-intro option on Netflix, but you'd be surprised if many people took them up on it given that they'd be losing out on this theme.

“Mystery Science Theater 3000” is ranked at number nine. Last Sunday A.D Mystery Science Theater 3000, created this tremendously catchy theme song in a not too distant past.

The music is upbeat and boppy with a distinctly old school feel, and the lyrics are devoted to Exposition, describing the various protagonists being made to watch cheesy movies by the villains and introducing their robot friends, even though the lyrics and even the instrumentation have changed over the years.

No matter whatever rendition you prefer, MST3K fans always enjoy it to the fullest, but remind yourself that it's just a song and that you should really simply unwind.

Number eight is “Space Cowboys Firefly.” “The Ballad of Serenity,” which was performed by Sunny Rhodes and has lyrics that support the rebellious, freedom-loving attitude of the “Space Cowboys Firefly” follows, has been immortalized by its die hard fans much like the short-lived series. The song features numerous stringed instruments, such as the violin, guitar, and banjo giving it a distinctly country or Bluegrass flavor.

The Ballad of Serenity is the anthem of Brown Coats everywhere and it's also just a killer tune in general. The only way this song could match the show more would be if half the lyrics were in Chinese.

“The Mandalorian,” currently the most well-known moniker in space westerns, is at position seven. Although there are other Star Wars episodes with fantastic theme tunes, the constantly shifting one from Andor is likewise amazing. “The Mandalorian” is just so unbelievably fierce.

Ludwig Goranson wrote the music The Mandalorian theme combines orchestral, electronic, and woodwind music to create a distinctive yet recognizable beat that you can't help but groove to every time it plays. The theme consistently compels us to watch the entire movie through the end credits just to hear it all the way through.

This masterpiece, but some of its rivals are from legendary artists. The sixth “Farscape” often played with narration by the protagonist John Creighton explaining how the astronaut found himself aboard a living spaceship of escaped alien prisoners, the “Farscape” theme is hard to describe, “My name is John Crichton, an astronaut radiation wave hit, and I got shot through a wormhole,” actually has several variations. The thumping beat and almost medieval chanting give the “Farscape” theme a sound like no other and it's one that we never get bored of. The first version has more mystical vocals and sounds more uncanny while the second version is darker and more intense. If you can hear me where we make it back if we open the door. Are you ready? Earth is helpless for the nightmares we've seen.

Number five is “Stargate SG1.” The “Stargate Sg1” theme, which Joel Goldsmith reworked from David Arnold's original composition for the “Stargate” film, is a thrilling, ambitious orchestral tune that, like the series it's based on, is surprisingly underappreciated. The soundtrack incorporates sweeping strings that are reminiscent of the epic grandeur of traveling through a wormhole while also featuring heavy brass and percussion passages that are indicative of the military environment. It's a moving, action-packed melody that will make you happy and eager for whatever adventure the heroes and you discover through “Stargate SG1.”

Number four is “The Twilight Zone.” The Twilight Zone is a region that represents the realm of imagination. “The Twilight Zone Theme” has been remade numerous times over the years with each new version adding a new twist, but the original is still the finest. Even though Rod Serling's narration of “The Twilight Zone” is legendary, the eerie and unsettling music that underpins it helps make those first few electric guitar notes some of the most instantly recognizable in pop culture globally. You use your imagination as the key to open this door.

Beyond it, there is a different dimension—one of sound, one of sight, and one of mind, from its unforgettable beginning to its deafening end.

Number three is: “Doctor Who.” If this were a ranking of science fiction topics with the most television adaptations, “Doctor Who” would undoubtedly come out on top. The show's recognizable theme song has undergone changes almost as frequently as its Stars face. The first version was an early electronic creation by Delia Darbyshire.

Peter Howell's decidedly 1980s rendition or any of Murray Gold's several arrangements, which range from ominous and mysterious to epic and obnoxiously loud to rather tinny, are just a few examples. There are countless other options, including one-off variations. But whichever one you prefer, the Doctor Who theme never fails to captivate us with its strange ambience and leave us itching for a trip across time and space.

Second place in the “X-Files.” The “X-Files,” although commonly utilized as a meme these days, can take the top rank as the creepiest composition among some of the other sci-fi themes on our list. With its combination of piano reverberation and a whistle sound, the “X-Files” theme practically reflects the fright, danger, and conspiracies at the center of the program. Despite the fact that the truth is out there, this music makes you feel as though something more sinister could be lurking nearby, perhaps behind you.

Here are a couple honorable mentions before we reveal our #1 choice. The premise of Westworld doesn't strike us as being anything, and dwarf fun in the sun has never been more ironic.

Drumbeats come after the beautiful Sanskrit singing from Battlestar Galactica.

Dark, interesting, and tragic, just like the first-ranked television program it follows, “Star Trek the Next Generation.” “These Are the Voyages of the Starship Enterprise continue its mission to discover new life and new civilizations by boldly venturing to places no one has gone before.” The original series tune was also an excellent option, but we just couldn't get over how awesome the TNG theme is. “Star Trek” is a franchise with a ton of amazing TV themes.

The main title theme for “Star Trek the Next Generation" is plain epic from start to finish. Its ethereal opening notes gradually build into a swell of trumpeting brass and soaring strings, and even if it's the thousandth time you've heard it, this song will bravely take you to where no one has gone before. It was originally composed by Jerry Goldsmith for “Star Trek the Motion Picture.”