The BEST episodes of American Soul
Every episode of American Soul ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Soul!
The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.
#1 - Proceed with Caution
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/2/2019
Simone, Kendall, and JT must reconcile their own lives before committing to the group.
#10 - Man Is First Destiny
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/5/2019
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.
#11 - 68 BC
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/26/2019
In a look back at 1968, Don must try to help his father.
#12 - Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2019
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.
#13 - Nothing to Fear
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2019
Don takes legal matters into his own hands, the "Soul Train" dancers have a dangerous run-in, Simone and Kendall face a change in his plans, and JT's past catches up with him.
#14 - What Are You Looking At?
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/5/2019
Don decides the future of "Soul Train."
#15 - Fault Lines
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2019
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.
#16 - Just Us
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2019
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.
#17 - Lost & Found
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2019
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.
#18 - Continuous Revolution In Progress
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2019
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.