American Soul

American Soul

Ended First aired 05/Feb/2019 United States English 2 season(s) 18 episode(s)
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The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.
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Season 2 · Season 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 27/May/2020
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S2E8
So Long, Sucker
Air date: 15/Jul/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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As Don battle his raging migraines, he looks to secure a new talk show with the network; after surviving their near death experience, Simone and JT search for their own independence and win over Aiya's foster parents.

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As Don battle his raging migraines, he looks to secure a new talk show with the network; after surviving their near death experience, Simone and JT search for their own independence and win over Aiya's foster parents.

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S2E7
Love Will Keep Us Together
Air date: 08/Jul/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Don rushes back home to Chicago after his son Raymond alerts him of an altercation with the neighbor. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of 206, Ruby looks to get revenge on Don and Gerald.

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Don rushes back home to Chicago after his son Raymond alerts him of an altercation with the neighbor. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of 206, Ruby looks to get revenge on Don and Gerald.

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S2E6
Low Rider
Air date: 01/Jul/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Simone steps up as JT attempts to get custody of his sister, Ruby uses her connections to impress Don, and Gerald and Don's loyalty to each other is tested.

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Simone steps up as JT attempts to get custody of his sister, Ruby uses her connections to impress Don, and Gerald and Don's loyalty to each other is tested.

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S2E5
Say You Love Me
Air date: 24/Jun/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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On the eve of their performance of Soul Train, James Brown loses his best musicians Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker. Don and Gerald help James get them back while learning a lesson in humility.

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On the eve of their performance of Soul Train, James Brown loses his best musicians Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker. Don and Gerald help James get them back while learning a lesson in humility.

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S2E4
Lovely Day
Air date: 17/Jun/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Tessa must rein in Sly and the Family Stone, Flo calls out Simone on how she treated Kendall, and Don gets flack when he books a famous white musician.

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Tessa must rein in Sly and the Family Stone, Flo calls out Simone on how she treated Kendall, and Don gets flack when he books a famous white musician.

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S2E3
Satisfaction
Air date: 10/Jun/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Simone thanks JT for helping her get back on "Soul Train," JT accepts a promotion to "run errands" for Gerald, and Don gets shot down by a successful publicist.

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Simone thanks JT for helping her get back on "Soul Train," JT accepts a promotion to "run errands" for Gerald, and Don gets shot down by a successful publicist.

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S2E2
Fame
Air date: 03/Jun/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Tessa and Brooks deal with the fallout from Don's temper, Simone attempts to get back on "Soul Train" as a dancer, and Gerald tries to keep Ruby away from Don.

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Tessa and Brooks deal with the fallout from Don's temper, Simone attempts to get back on "Soul Train" as a dancer, and Gerald tries to keep Ruby away from Don.

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S2E1
1975
Air date: 27/May/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Simone handles a sticky situation, Gerald double-crosses someone from his past, and Don questions Dolores's motives as his health continues to decline.

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Simone handles a sticky situation, Gerald double-crosses someone from his past, and Don questions Dolores's motives as his health continues to decline.

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Season 1 · Season 1
10 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Feb/2019
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S1E9
68 BC
Air date: 26/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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In 1968 Don takes one step towards his dreams while dealing with his father's failing health; an estranged uncle with a dark agenda threatens the Clarke security; the Tuckers put the move to Oklahoma on hold so JT can pursue music.

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In 1968 Don takes one step towards his dreams while dealing with his father's failing health; an estranged uncle with a dark agenda threatens the Clarke security; the Tuckers put the move to Oklahoma on hold so JT can pursue music.

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S1E8
Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained
Air date: 19/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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When Dick Clark debuts a rival show, Don enlists the help of a renowned activist to take him down; JT makes a deal with the Crips in order to protect his family; Tessa auditions for a dance troupe and has a run-in with her past.

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When Dick Clark debuts a rival show, Don enlists the help of a renowned activist to take him down; JT makes a deal with the Crips in order to protect his family; Tessa auditions for a dance troupe and has a run-in with her past.

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S1E7
Nothing to Fear
Air date: 12/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Don celebrates the success of the "Soul Train" in Chicago but discovers it may cost him more than he bargained for; the dancers have a run-in with racists.

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Don celebrates the success of the "Soul Train" in Chicago but discovers it may cost him more than he bargained for; the dancers have a run-in with racists.

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S1E6
What Are You Looking At?
Air date: 05/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Don is forced into a complicated situation when Little Richard threatens to not perform on the show; the Clarke family clashes over their new houseguest; Gerald fights for his life against his business rival gangster.

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Don is forced into a complicated situation when Little Richard threatens to not perform on the show; the Clarke family clashes over their new houseguest; Gerald fights for his life against his business rival gangster.

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S1E5
Fault Lines
Air date: 26/Feb/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Don has to save the show after a powerful earthquake almost brings the whole thing crashing down; Tessa has to make a choice between her career and the striking "Soul Train" dancers.

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Don has to save the show after a powerful earthquake almost brings the whole thing crashing down; Tessa has to make a choice between her career and the striking "Soul Train" dancers.

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S1E4
Just Us
Air date: 19/Feb/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Don figures out a new creative way to score top talent for the show. Tessa goes to the extreme to get the dancers into shape only to end up hurting the show. JT's family is hanging by a thread.

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Don figures out a new creative way to score top talent for the show. Tessa goes to the extreme to get the dancers into shape only to end up hurting the show. JT's family is hanging by a thread.

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S1E3
Lost and Found
Air date: 12/Feb/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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An unexpected visitor forces Don to reevaluate his new life. The Clarke family tries to pick up the pieces after their devastating loss. Patrick's loyalties are tested as the cop killer investigation heats up.

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An unexpected visitor forces Don to reevaluate his new life. The Clarke family tries to pick up the pieces after their devastating loss. Patrick's loyalties are tested as the cop killer investigation heats up.

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S1E2
Continuous Revolution in Progress
Air date: 05/Feb/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Don works with an unlikely partner, Tessa has second thoughts, JT's old friend leads him down the wrong path, and the Clarke family awaits Joseph's return from Vietnam.

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Don works with an unlikely partner, Tessa has second thoughts, JT's old friend leads him down the wrong path, and the Clarke family awaits Joseph's return from Vietnam.

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Man Is First Destiny
Air date: 05/Feb/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Don risks everything to land an A-List performer in order to take Soul Train nationwide. While Tessa struggles to live up to Don's expectations, she discovers a new act that could be the next big thing.

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Don risks everything to land an A-List performer in order to take Soul Train nationwide. While Tessa struggles to live up to Don's expectations, she discovers a new act that could be the next big thing.

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Jason Dirden
Jason Dirden
Gerald Aims
Iantha Richardson
Iantha Richardson
Tessa Lorraine
Christopher Jefferson
Christopher Jefferson
Julius 'JT' Tucker
Sinqua Walls
Sinqua Walls
Don Cornelius
Katlyn Nichol
Katlyn Nichol
Simone Clarke
Jelani Winston
Jelani Winston
Kendall Clarke
Milton Saul
Milton Saul
Family Friend
George Paez
George Paez
Security Officer
Hayes Mercure
Hayes Mercure
Len Charles
Summer Madison
Summer Madison
Dawn
Ledisi
Ledisi
Patti LaBelle
London Brown
London Brown
Booty Collins
Big Boi
Big Boi
George Clinton
Trayce Malachi
Trayce Malachi
Raymond Cornelius
Mike Merrill
Mike Merrill
Maceo Parker
Moses J. Moseley
Moses J. Moseley
Black Man
K. Michelle
K. Michelle
Martha Reeves
TJ Jackson
TJ Jackson
Recording Studio Manager

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Adam Miller
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Arlene Martin
Arlene Martin
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Khalil La'Marr Pickett
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Michael McIvory Jones
Michael McIvory Jones
Stunt Double
David Charles Warren
David Charles Warren
Stunts
Angela Barnes
Angela Barnes
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A. Zell Williams
Writer

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