The second season of FX's English Teacher arrives on Disney+ in the UK on November 19, 2025, featuring a diverse soundtrack with songs from artists like Billy Joel and The Cure. Created by and starring Brian Jordan Alvarez as high school teacher Evan Marquez, the series explores his challenges in Austin, Texas. The ten-episode season includes needle drops ranging from 1980s hits to Latin tracks across various episodes.
Show Overview
English Teacher, which debuted in September 2024, follows Alvarez's character navigating personal and professional struggles. The ensemble cast includes Stephanie Koenig, Enrico Colantoni, Sean Patton, Carmen Christopher, Jordan Firstman, and Langston Kerman. While a related article mentions a cancellation query, season 2 confirms the show's continuation on Disney+.
Soundtrack Breakdown
The season's music enhances its comedic tone with era-spanning selections. Here's an episode-by-episode highlight:
- Episode 1: Covid in America – 'Manic Monday' by The Bangles, 'Don’t Bring Me Down' by Electric Light Orchestra.
- Episode 2: Trash – 'Private Eyes' by Hall & Oates, 'We Belong' by Pat Benatar.
- Episode 3: Grant’s Dinner Party – 'Bette Davis Eyes' by Kim Carnes, 'Debajo de Tu Ventana' by Los Mariachis Del Valle, 'Ven Devorame Otra Vez' by Lalo Rodriguez, 'All I Need Is A Miracle' by Mike + The Mechanics.
- Episode 4: College Week – 'The Promise' by When In Rome.
- Episode 5: Evan’s Mom – 'Sledgehammer' by Peter Gabriel, 'Mr. Roboto' by Styx.
- Episode 6: Recruiter – 'Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)' by Billy Joel.
- Episode 7: Lake Trip – 'The Way It Is' by Bruce Hornsby & The Range.
- Episode 8: Accreditation – 'Give It Up' by KC And The Sunshine Band.
- Episode 9: Lock In – 'Sunglasses At Night' by Corey Hart, 'All Night Long (All Night)' by Lionel Richie, 'Oh Yeah' by Yello.
- Episode 10: Graduation – 'Friday I’m In Love' by The Cure, 'I Hope You Dance' by Lee Ann Womack, 'Graduation (Friends Forever)' by Vitamin C, 'More Than This' by Roxy Music, 'It Must Have Been Love (Christmas For The Broken-Hearted)' by Roxette.
This eclectic mix underscores the show's themes of nostalgia and everyday chaos.