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About American Soul

American Soul is a drama TV series that premiered on BET on February 5, 2019. It has 2 seasons and 18 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 8 "So Long, Sucker", aired on July 15, 2020.

The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.

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Episodes

18 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2019 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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  1. E10

    10. Proceed With Caution

    Finale

    Simone, Kendall, and JT must reconcile their own lives before committing to the group.

  2. E9

    9. 68 BC

    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.

  3. E8

    8. Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained

    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.

  4. E7

    7. Nothing to Fear

    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.

  5. E6

    6. What Are You Looking At?

    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.

  6. E5

    5. Fault Lines

    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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    4. Just Us

    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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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

Season 2

2020 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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  1. E8

    8. So Long, Sucker

    Finale

    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.

  2. E7

    7. Love Will Keep Us Together

    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.

  3. E6

    6. Low Rider

    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.

  4. E5

    5. Say You Love Me

    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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    4. Lovely Day

    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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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

Cast & crew

Created by Jonathan Prince and Devon Greggory

  • Jason Dirden

    Jason Dirden

    Gerald Aims

  • Iantha Richardson

    Iantha Richardson

    Tessa Lorraine

  • 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

  • Kevin Savage

    Kevin Savage

    Carter Cornelius

  • Anthony Bradford

    Anthony Bradford

    Cop #2

American Soul FAQ

Will there be new episodes of American Soul?

American Soul has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 15, 2020.

When did the latest episode of American Soul come out?

The most recent episode of American Soul, Season 2 Episode 8 "So Long, Sucker", aired on July 15, 2020.

How many seasons of American Soul are there?

American Soul has 2 seasons with 18 episodes in total.

When did American Soul first air?

American Soul first aired on BET on February 5, 2019.

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