American Soul

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

Cast:Sinqua Walls , Katlyn Nichol , Christopher Jefferson , Iantha Richardson , Jason Dirden , Jihlanni Faust , James Devoti , Kelly Price , India McGee , Jelani Winston , Perri Camper , Phillip Mullings Jr. , Bria Holloway , Simeon Othello Daise , Noelle Jackson , Shannon Wallace , Ashani Roberts , Amerah McCrorey

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Man Is First Destiny

Tue, Feb 5, 2019

Don Cornelius is aggressive searching for an investor for his new music and dance TV series to star and be produced by African Americans to make sure he has sufficient funds to launch so that he can maintain full creativity over the show.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Continuous Revolution in Progress

Tue, Feb 5, 2019

Don Cornelius strikes out at first getting Gladys Knight and the Pips to be his first guest singer but with more persistence his wit and charm win Gladys Knight and the Pips over and she agrees to be his new show's first musical guest.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Lost and Found

Tue, Feb 12, 2019

A visitor forces Don to re-evaluate his life and the Clark family tried to pick up the pieces.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Just Us

Tue, Feb 19, 2019

Don figures out a creative way to score top talent for the show; Tessa goes to extreme to get the dancers into shape only to end up hurting the show; JT's family is hanging by a thread.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Fault Lines

Tue, 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.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ What Are You Looking At?

Tue, Mar 5, 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 against his business rival gangster.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Nothing to Fear

Tue, Mar 12, 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.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Nothing Ventured...Nothing Gained

Tue, 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.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ '68 B.C.

Tue, Mar 26, 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 the move to Oklahoma on hold so JT can pursue music.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Proceed with Caution

Tue, Apr 2, 2019

As Encore achieves his 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".

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ 1975

Wed, May 27, 2020

As Soul Train rises and Don's health declines, Delores returns with questionable motives and a ghost from Gerald's past rattles well laid plans.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Fame

Wed, Jun 3, 2020

Don struggles to get 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.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Satisfaction

Wed, Jun 10, 2020

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

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Lovely Day

Wed, Jun 17, 2020

An eclectic Sly and Family Stone bring their pre-show practices to set; Brooks get Don to book Elton on "Soul Train."

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Say You Love Me

Wed, Jun 24, 2020

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

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Low Rider

Wed, Jul 1, 2020

Gerald's reliability is tested after a raid of the casino at the club; Ruby shows she can pull a top act for "Soul Train" when Gerald comes up short, leaving Don with a decision to make.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Love Will Keep Us Together

Wed, 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.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ So Long, Sucker

Wed, Jul 15, 2020

As Don battle his raging migraines, he looks to secure a new talk show with the network; after surviving their near death experience, Simone and JT search for their own independence and win over Aiya's foster parents.