

American Soul
The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.
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Time for a look into BET’s new original series AMERICAN SOUL | American Soul
Cast
Seasons

1.Man is First Destiny
05-02-2019Don 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...

2.Continuous Revolution in Progress
05-02-2019Don 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.

3.Lost and Found
12-02-2019An 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...

4.Just Us
19-02-2019Don 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
26-02-2019Don 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?
05-03-2019Don 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
12-03-2019Don 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
19-03-2019When 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
26-03-2019In 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
02-04-2019Simone, Kendall, and JT must reconcile their own lives before committing to the group.
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