The WORST episodes of The Soul Man
Every episode of The Soul Man ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Soul Man!
This “Hot in Cleveland” spin-off revolves around Reverend Boyce “The Voice” Ballentine, an R&B superstar-turned-minister who takes over as preacher of his father’s church.
#1 - Lost in the Move
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/20/2012
Only being in the ministry for a few weeks, Reverend Boyce Ballantine deals with the ups and downs of his church and family life. Boyce helps his wife Lolli get more customers for her salon. Boyce's daughter Lyric wants to have her sweet sixteen filmed for television.
#2 - Preacher's Block
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/25/2012
When Boyce gets preacher's block, Lolli invites his old writing partner to help; Barton and Stamps lock themselves in Boyce's office while installing a new alarm system.
#3 - Leader Of The PAC
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/20/2016
Lolli and Stamps leave out Alicia when they create a Super PAC to fund Boyce's campaign, but she must bail them out following a poorly planned casino event.
#4 - I Wanna Spend Time Witchoo
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/11/2012
Boyce is excited to spend his birthday with Lolli; former neighbors interfere with the surprise party Lolli and the family have planned.
#5 - Rev. Run
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/30/2016
After uncovering larger issues within city government, Boyce enters the mayoral race; Lolli worries that glasses will ruin her relationship.
#6 - Wife of a Preacherman
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/6/2015
An inexperienced Lolli must deliver a last-minute sermon in Boyce and Barton's absence. When the congregation responds positively, Lolli gets the preaching bug.
#7 - J. C. Carpenter's Gospel Show
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/8/2012
A former backup singer of Boyce's who also became a preacher—but at a much bigger church—decides to give up the spotlight and wants Boyce to break the news to his congregation. Meanwhile, Barton asks Lolli for romantic advice.
#8 - Pastor Interference
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/27/2012
Barton is spending all his time at Boyces house, so Boyce hires him as a senior advisor at the church, but quickly regrets the offer. Lolli thinks Barton needs a woman, and Lyric practices driving with Stamps.
#9 - Obama Drama
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/2/2014
Lyric's new boyfriend threatens to ruin Boyce and Lolli's night with the Obamas.
#10 - How To Be a Church Lady
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/15/2012
Gossip about a church member's wife inadvertently reaches its subject; Barton changes his mind about Stamps' girlfriend when he realizes she cooks a fantastic breakfast.
#11 - Oh My Goddy
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/16/2014
Boyce finds out he has a award nomination. Lolli tries to distract him with her sex appeal.
#12 - Moving On Up
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/14/2014
In an effort to move into a new phase of their lives, Boyce and Lolli decide to sell their house and move into a luxury condo. After kicking their family out of the condo, they both question whether they did the right thing.
#13 - All the Way Live
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/26/2014
In the third-season premiere, Boyce puts on a concert as a benefit for the church's summer camp after he learns that it might be shutting down.Source: TVland
#14 - Soul Train
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/4/2016
Lolli gets kicked off a wine train and makes Boyce have her back while Stamps helps Alicia cope with campaign stress.
#15 - The Ballentine Hands
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/4/2012
The church choir director convinces Boyce to hire outside singers to rig their competition. Boyce struggles with the decision. Lolli hires Stamps as a hair washer at her salon but discovers that he's doing more than shampooing.
#16 - Brother, Can You Spare a Kidney?
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/9/2014
Boyce and Lolli's old neighbors from Vegas return in need of a big favor. Kim and Stamps deal with their new living situation.
#17 - Oh Snow You Didn't
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/18/2015
A blizzard traps Boyce and Lolli in the house with Stamps, Barton and Beyonce's cousin Nikki; supplies dwindle and tempers flare.
#18 - No Weddings and Ten Funerals
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/25/2015
When Boyce feels like his congregation is dying off, Lolli and Nikki convince him to visit a church with a younger crowd; Stamps gets involved with a woman.
#19 - No Bingo, No Peace
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/25/2016
Mayor Saxby interferes with the Ballentines' lives as he takes away Barton's Bingo permit.
#20 - Southern Discomfort
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/27/2016
Alicia sets up a donor for Boyce and Lolli to help their fundraising efforts, but problems arise when Boyce spots a Confederate flag in the donor's house. Also: Stamps tries to prove his silver tongue can be an asset.
#22 - Busting Boyce
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/27/2015
The church plans a big party for Boyce's anniversary as pastor, but the parishioners turn on him when he seems ungrateful.
#23 - Boyce Don't Cry
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/22/2016
Election day reveals the overwhelming effect Boyce's campaign has had on his family; Barton is still in the hospital; Stamps is moving; Boyce seeks the most important vote: Lolli's.
#24 - My Sweet Lord
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/7/2014
Boyce decides to cancels the annual bake sale after taking on a healthier lifestyle.
#25 - Back in the Day
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2014
Stamps and Kim fall out. Boyce and Lolli remember the early days of their relationship.