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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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10 this season · 18 totals01e01 Man is First Destiny 2019-02-06 02:00
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.
s01e02 Continuous Revolution in Progress 2019-02-06 03:00
Continuous Revolution in Progress
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.
s01e03 Lost and Found 2019-02-13 02:00
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; and Patrick's loyalties are tested as the cop killer investigation heats up.
s01e04 Just Us 2019-02-20 02:00
Just Us
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.
s01e05 Fault Lines 2019-02-27 02:00
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. Simone finally finds out the truth about JT.
s01e06 What Are You Looking At? 2019-03-06 02:00
What Are You Looking At?
Don is forced into a complicated situation when Little Richard threatens not to perform on the show; the Clarke family clashes over their new house guest; Gerald fights for his life against his business rival gangster.
s01e07 Nothing to Fear 2019-03-13 01:00
Nothing to Fear
Don celebrates the success of 'Soul Train' in Chicago but discovers it may cost him more than he bargained for; the dancers have a run-in with racists.
s01e08 Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained 2019-03-20 01:00
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.
s01e09 68 B.C. 2019-03-27 01:00
68 B.C.
In 1968, Don takes one step toward his dreams while dealing with his father's failing health; an estranged uncle with a dark agenda threatens the Clarkes' security; the Tuckers put the move to Oklahoma on hold so JT can pursue music.
s01e10 Proceed with Caution 2019-04-03 01:00
Proceed with Caution
As Encore achieves its 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.'