TV theme songs that made it onto the charts -

Sometimes a hit song can inspire a TV show, and sometimes a TV show can make a hit song. Check out this gallery to see which theme songs from popular series have enjoyed success off-screen and on the charts, as reported by Billboard.

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'Batman Theme' -

Show: 'Batman' (1966–1968)

Artist: The Marketts

Chart Peak: No. 17, Hot 100, 1966

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'Today's the Day' -

Show: 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' (2003–Present)

Artist: P!nk 

Chart Peak: No. 20, Digital Songs, 2015

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'Hawaii Five-O' -

Show: 'Hawaii Five-O' (1968–1980)

Artist: The Ventures

Chart Peak: No. 4, Hot 100, 1969

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'Where Everybody Knows Your Name' -

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Show: 'Cheers' (1982–1993) 

Artist: Gary Portnoy

Chart Peak: No. 28, Adult Contemporary, 1983

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'Happy Days' -

Show: 'Happy Days' (1974–1984)

Artist: Pratt & McClain

Chart Peak: No. 5, Hot 100, 1976

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'You've Got Time' -

Show: 'Orange Is the New Black' (2013–Present)

Artist: Regina Spektor

Chart Peak: No. 15, Hot Singles Sales, 2014

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'(Theme From) Charlie's Angels' -

Show: 'Charlie's Angels' (1976–1981)

Artist: Henry Mancini and His Orchestra

Chart Peak: No. 22, Adult Contemporary, 1977

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'Theme From Magnum P.I.' -

Show: 'Magnum P.I.' (1980–1988)

Artist: Mike Post

Chart Peak: No. 25, Hot 100, 1982

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'Theme From Starsky & Hutch' -

Show: 'Starsky & Hutch' (1975–1979)

Artist: Rhythm Heritage

Chart Peak: No. 93, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, 1977

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'All Things (Just Keep Getting Better)' -

Show: 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' (2003–2007)

Artist: Widelife ft. Simone Denny

Chart Peak: No. 5, Dance Club Songs, 2004

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'Woke Up This Morning' -

Show: 'The Sopranos' (1999–2007)

Artist: A3

Chart Peak: No. 11, Adult Alternative Songs, 2000

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'Theme From The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)' -

Show: 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1979–1985)

Artist: Waylon Jennings

Chart Peak: No. 1 (1 week), Hot Country Songs, 1980

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'Bad Boys' -

Show: 'Cops' (1989–Present)

Artist: Inner Circle (pictured)

Chart Peak: No. 8, Hot 100, 1993

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'Best of Both Worlds' -

Show: 'Hannah Montana' (2006–2011)

Artist: Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus)

Chart Peak: No. 64, Digital Songs, 2006

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'Save Me' -

Show: 'Smallville' (2001–2011)

Artist: Remy Zero

Chart Peak: No. 27, Alternative Songs, 2001

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'Theme From Love Boat' -

Show: 'The Love Boat' (1977–1987)

Artist: Jack Jones

Chart Peak: No. 37, Adult Contemporary, 1980

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'X-Files Theme' -

Show: 'The X-Files' (1993–2002)

Artist: Mark Snow

Chart Peak: No. 45, Dance Club Songs, 1998

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'Theme From Dynasty' -

Show: 'Dynasty' (1981–1989)

Artist: Bill Conti

Chart Peak: No. 18, Adult Contemporary, 1982

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'Teardrop' - Show: 'House' (2004–2012)
Artist: Massive Attack
Chart Peak: No. 10, Bubbling Under Hot 100, 1998

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'Miami Vice Theme' -

Show: 'Miami Vice' (1984–1990)

Artist: Jan Hammer

Chart Peak: No. 1 (1 week), Hot 100, 1985

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'Boss of Me' -

Show: 'Malcolm in the Middle' (2000–2006)

Artist: They Might Be Giants

Chart Peak: No. 40, Modern Adult Contemporary, 2001

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'Theme From L.A. Law' -

Show: 'L.A. Law' (1985–1989)

Artist: Mike Post

Chart Peak: No. 13, Adult Contemporary, 1988

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'Leave It to Me' -

Show: 'iCarly' (2007–2012)

Artist: Miranda Cosgrove

Chart Peak: No. 100, Hot 100, 2008

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'As Long as We Got Each Other' -

Show: 'Growing Pains' (1985–1992)

Artist: Steve Dorff & Friends

Chart Peak: No. 7, Adult Contemporary, 1989

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'Falling' -

Show: 'Twin Peaks' (1990–1991)

Artist: Julee Cruise

Chart Peak: No. 11, Alternative Songs, 1990

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'Mission: Impossible' -

Show: 'Mission: Impossible' (1966–1973)

Artist: Lalo Schifrin

Chart Peak: No. 41, Hot 100, 1968

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'I'll Be There for You' -

Show: 'Friends' (1994–2004)

Artist: The Rembrandts

Chart Peak: No. 1 (8 weeks), Radio Songs, 1995

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'Closer to Free' -

Show: 'Party of Five' (1994–2000)

Artist: Bodeans

Chart Peak: No. 16, Hot 100, 1996

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'Searchin' My Soul' -

Show: 'Ally McBeal' (1997–2002)

Artist: Vonda Shepard

Chart Peak: No. 16, Radio Songs, 1998

See also: Hidden messages in popular songs.

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