Series synopsis
American Soul is an American drama television series that premiered on BET on February 5, 2019. It ended on July 15, 2020. It was created by Jonathan Prince, Devon Greggory. It stars Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Christopher Jefferson and Sinqua Walls.
The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.
Premise
The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jason Dirden as Gerald Aims
- Iantha Richardson as Tessa Lorraine
- Christopher Jefferson as Julius 'JT' Tucker
- Sinqua Walls as Don Cornelius
- Katlyn Nichol as Simone Clarke
- Jelani Winston as Kendall Clarke
Guest cast
- Milton Saul as Family Friend
- George Paez as Security Officer
- Hayes Mercure as Len Charles
- Summer Madison as Dawn
- Ledisi as Patti LaBelle
- London Brown as Booty Collins
- Big Boi as George Clinton
- Trayce Malachi as Raymond Cornelius
- Mike Merrill as Maceo Parker
- Moses J. Moseley as Black Man
- K. Michelle as Martha Reeves
- TJ Jackson as Recording Studio Manager
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | February 5, 2019 | April 2, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | May 27, 2020 | July 15, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Man Is First Destiny 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. |
February 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
Continuous Revolution in Progress 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. |
February 5, 2019 |
| 3 |
Lost and Found 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. |
February 12, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1975 Simone handles a sticky situation, Gerald double-crosses someone from his past, and Don questions Dolores's motives as his health continues to decline. |
May 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
Fame 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. |
June 3, 2020 |
| 3 |
Satisfaction 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. |
June 10, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BET |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 5, 2019 |
| Last aired | July 15, 2020 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |