American Soul
American Soul
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American Soul

7.6 / 10
2019
2 seasons
18 episodes
Drama

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

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Seasons

  • Man is First Destiny

    1.Man is First Destiny

    05-02-2019

    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...

  • Continuous Revolution in Progress

    2.Continuous Revolution in Progress

    05-02-2019

    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.

  • Lost and Found

    3.Lost and Found

    12-02-2019

    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 k...

  • Just Us

    4.Just Us

    19-02-2019

    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...

  • Ep 5

    5.Fault Lines

    26-02-2019

    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" dancer...

  • Ep 6

    6.What Are You Looking At?

    05-03-2019

    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...

  • Ep 7

    7.Nothing to Fear

    12-03-2019

    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.

  • Ep 8

    8.Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained

    19-03-2019

    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 fo...

  • Ep 9

    9.68 BC

    26-03-2019

    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 t...

  • Ep 10

    10.Proceed With Caution

    02-04-2019

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

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