American Soul

Main Cast

Episode Guide

Season 1

• Episode 1: Man is First Destiny
  Aired: Feb 5, 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 be the next big thing.

• Episode 2: Continuous Revolution in Progress
  Aired: Feb 5, 2019

  Don teams with an unlikely partner to save his Southern syndication; the Clarke family prepares for Joseph's homecoming from Vietnam; and JT finds himself in a bad spot after running into an old friend.

• Episode 3: Lost and Found
  Aired: Feb 12, 2019

  An unexpected visitor forces Don to reevaluate his new life; the Clarke family tries to pick up the pieces after their devastating loss; and Patrick's loyalties are tested as the cop killer investigation heats up.

• Episode 4: Just Us
  Aired: Feb 19, 2019

  Don figures out a new creative way to score top talent for the show; Tessa goes to extremes to get the dancers into shape, and JT's family hangs by a thread.

• Episode 5: Fault Lines
  Aired: Feb 26, 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 dancers. Simone finally finds out the truth about JT.

• Episode 6: What Are You Looking At?
  Aired: Mar 5, 2019

  Don is forced into a complicated situation when Little Richard threatens not to perform on the show; the Clarke family clashes over their new house guest; Gerald fights for his life against his business rival gangster.

• Episode 7: Nothing to Fear
  Aired: Mar 12, 2019

  Don celebrates the success of "Soul Train" in Chicago but discovers it may cost him more than he bargained for; the dancers have a run-in with racists.

• Episode 8: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
  Aired: Mar 19, 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 for a dance troupe and has a run-in with her past.

• Episode 9: 68 B.C.
  Aired: Mar 26, 2019

  In 1968, Don takes one step toward his dreams while dealing with his father's failing health; an estranged uncle with a dark agenda threatens the Clarkes' security; the Tuckers put the move to Oklahoma on hold so JT can pursue music.

• Episode 10: Proceed with Caution
  Aired: Apr 2, 2019

  As Encore achieves its greatest success, opening for Ike and Tina Turner at Guys & Dolls, Simone, Kendall and JT must reconcile their own lives before committing to the group; Don secures a second season for "Soul Train."

Season 2

• Episode 1: 1975
  Aired: May 27, 2020

  While Soul Train has grown in popularity. Don deal with the stress of success. Meanwhile, Gerald is extorted by a former accomplice who now works for the Mob, Ruby.

• Episode 2: Fame
  Aired: Jun 3, 2020

  Don struggles to get the respect from popular advertisers despite the popularity of his show; after her return home to Los Angeles, Simone looks to rekindle her relationship with JT.

• Episode 3: Satisfaction
  Aired: Jun 10, 2020

  Don looks to salvage a performance with The Pointer Sisters despite June flying off the rails after an altercation with her paramour.

• Episode 4: Lovely Day
  Aired: Jun 17, 2020

  A British performer breaks new ground on Soul Train while another guest's antics run amuck on the set. Tessa tries her hand at producing the show and Gerald's secrets are uncovered.

• Episode 5: Say You Love Me
  Aired: Jun 24, 2020

  Don confronts Flo about moonlighting for his competition, while the Godfather of Soul puts Soul Train on pause to reclaim his poached musicians. JT and Simone finally reconnect.

• Episode 6: Low Rider
  Aired: Jul 1, 2020

  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.  

• Episode 7: Love Will Keep Us Together
  Aired: Jul 8, 2020

  Don rushes back home to Chicago after his son, Raymond, alerts him to an altercation with the neighbor; Ruby looks to get revenge on Don and Gerald.

• Episode 8: So Long, Sucker
  Aired: Jul 15, 2020

  Soul Train guest host Richard Pryor pushes Tessa to the limit, George presents Don with a tough business decision, and Gerald puts everything on the line to track down Ruby.