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s02e08 · 2020-07-16
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American Soul
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American Soul tells the inside story of Don Cornelius's "Soul Train", the legendary dance show that defined a generation.
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8 this season · 18 totals02e01 1975 2020-05-28 02:00
1975
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.
s02e02 Fame 2020-06-04 02:00
Fame
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.
s02e03 Satisfaction 2020-06-11 02:00
Satisfaction
Don looks to salvage a performance with The Pointer Sisters despite June flying off the rails after an altercation with her paramour.
s02e04 Lovely Day 2020-06-18 02:00
Lovely Day
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.
s02e05 Say You Love Me 2020-06-25 02:00
Say You Love Me
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.
s02e06 Low Rider 2020-07-02 02:00
Low Rider
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.
s02e07 Love Will Keep Us Together 2020-07-09 02:00
Love Will Keep Us Together
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.
s02e08 So Long, Sucker 2020-07-16 02:00
So Long, Sucker
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.