

Soul Food
Soul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired Wednesday nights on Showtime from June 28, 2000 to May 26, 2004. Created by filmmaker George Tillman, Jr. and developed for television by Felicia D. Henderson, Soul Food is based upon Tillman's childhood experiences growing up in Wisconsin, and is a continuation of his successful 1997 film of the same name. Having aired for 74 episodes, it is the longest running drama with a predominantly black cast in the history of North American prime-time television.
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Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The More Things Change
28-06-200060mBird gives birth to a baby boy. Tension still hangs in the air between Teri and her ex-husband, Miles. Damon Carter, a deliveryman who services Teri's office, declares his affectio...
- Ep 2
2.The More Things Stay the Same
05-07-200060mThe girls take their father's business partner, Hardy Lester, to court. Lem takes dangerous measures to address his money problems and Teri blows it with Damon.
- Ep 3
3.Heart of the Matter
12-07-200060mTeri struggles with her feelings about Damon and Miles, the girls meet Hardy Lester to avoid a trial and Lem's cousin, Jack, saves him from jail.
- Ep 4
4.What Women Want
19-07-200060mLem's cousin, Jack, finds a temporary job for Lem. And hiding his new agenda from Bird is a hard task. While Josephina is away, Teri represents the Joseph vs. Lester case. Bird ret...
- Ep 5
5.The Watermelon Theory
26-07-200060mMama Joe's house is finally fixed up, but the sisters receive a "welcome-home" present. Teri's ethics are called into question when she takes on a client accused of racism. Jack as...
- Ep 6
6.Claiming
02-08-200060mLem helps Kenny face some aggressive competition for his tow truck business and Teri meets Damon's family. Meanwhile, Maxine makes a new friend.
- Ep 7
7.Truth Be Told
09-08-200060mThe family finds out that Hardy Lewis has cancer and the news impacts everyone differently. Also, Teri and Damon are mugged by Teri's old classmate.
- Ep 8
8.Bad Luck
16-08-200060mEveryone comes up with ideas to celebrate Ahmad's 12th birthday party. Maxine becomes upset because Ahmad all of a sudden wants to have his party at Teri's house. Bird volunteers t...
- Ep 9
9.Anything You Can Do (a.k.a. Show Me the Money)
23-08-200060mDamon stops by Teri's to hand her some flowers to show her his sympathy, but Teri wants to end their relationship so that they can just be "friends". Ahmad befriends Callie, a clas...
- Ep 10
10.Samurai Secrets
30-08-200060mMusical guest: Gerald LevertJack causes more unwanted problems for Lem that are making Bird uneasy. After 15 years, Maxine finds out that Kenny took Teri to a Gerald Levert concert...
- Ep 11
11.Man Trouble
06-09-200060mWhile Ahmad is introduced to condoms, Maxine worries if her son is having sex. She advises Kenny to have "the talk" with him but it turns out that Kenny is the one who's being taug...
- Ep 12
12.The Language of Life
13-09-200060mMusical guest: Kelly Price Teri asks Damon to be a translator for one of her meetings. He agrees and is offered a job being an International translator. But he backs out on the op...
- Ep 13
13.Ordinary Pain
03-01-200160mThe Joseph sisters are shocked to discover that they have a half sister that they didn't know about. Meanwhile, Ahmad prepares for the P.S.A.T.
- Ep 14
14.Nice Work If You Can Get It
10-01-200160mDamon's younger brother, Anthony, visits. Hardy Lester has a confrontation with some unruly customers at the store which leads him immediately to the hospital. A handsome businessm...
- Ep 15
15.Little Girl Blue
17-01-200160mMusical guest: Molly Johnson Teri lands a big client for her law firm, but doesn't make partner. Kenny is worried about Ahmad being friends with a gay man. Damon may have been unf...
- Ep 16
16.This Crazy Life
24-01-200160mA quarreling couple at the salon leads to Bird and Lem being held hostage. Meanwhile, Ahmad runs away from home and shows up at Damon's house.
- Ep 17
17.Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose
31-01-200160mTeri goes to court for Global Airlines, Bird and Lem take baby steps toward reconciliation and Kenny hires an assistant.
- Ep 18
18.Everything Is Unfolding Perfectly
07-02-200160mOne of Ahmad's friends, Keisha, is suddenly hit by a speeding car. After being notified that Keisha is in good condition, Maxine decides to protest in order to receive speed bumps...
- Ep 19
19.A Clear and Present Stranger
14-02-200160mKenny's father announces that he's moving which also brings forth unresolved tension between the two. Lem's ex-con friend, Darnell, asks if Lem would give him a job working at the...
- Ep 20
20.Take Me to the Water
21-02-200160mAhmad takes baptism class and Teri tries to reconnect with her religion just as most of the family is involved in a catastrophic car crash.
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