American Soul
American Soul
2019
2 Seasons
7.4
Drama

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

Episodes

Man is First Destiny
E1Feb 5, 2019

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.

Continuous Revolution in Progress
E2Feb 5, 2019

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.

Lost and Found
E3Feb 12, 2019

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.

Just Us
E4Feb 19, 2019

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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E5Feb 26, 2019

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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E6Mar 5, 2019

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.

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E7Mar 12, 2019

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.

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E8Mar 19, 2019

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.

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E9Mar 26, 2019

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.

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E10Apr 2, 2019

Proceed With Caution

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

Top Cast

Jason Dirden

Jason Dirden

Gerald Aims

Iantha Richardson

Iantha Richardson

Tessa Lorraine

Christopher Jefferson

Christopher Jefferson

Julius "JT" Tucker

Sinqua Walls

Sinqua Walls

Don Cornelius

Katlyn Nichol

Katlyn Nichol

Simone Clarke