American Soul

Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 2019-02-05

Last Air Date: 2020-07-15

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 18

Created By: Jonathan Prince, Devon Greggory

Networks: BET

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Top Cast

Christopher Jefferson as Julius "JT" Tucker
Sinqua Walls as Don Cornelius
Katlyn Nichol as Simone Clarke
Iantha Richardson as Tessa Lorraine
Jason Dirden as Gerald Aims
Kelly Price as Brianne Clarke
Jelani Winston as Kendall Clarke
Perri Camper as Delores Cornelius
Phillip Mullings Jr. as Patrick Lorraine
Simeon Daise as Reggie Michaels

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Man is First Destiny (2019-02-05)

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.
Ep. 2: Continuous Revolution in Progress (2019-02-05)

Don works with an unlikely partner, Tessa has second thoughts, JT's old friend leads him down the wrong path, and the Clarke family awaits Joseph's return from Vietnam.
Ep. 3: Lost and Found (2019-02-12)

An unexpected visitor forces Don to reevaluate his new life. The Clarke family tries to pick up the pieces after their devastating loss. Patrick's loyalties are tested as the cop killer investigation heats up.
Ep. 4: Just Us (2019-02-19)

Don figures out a new creative way to score top talent for the show. Tessa goes to the extreme to get the dancers into shape only to end up hurting the show. JT's family is hanging by a thread.
Ep. 5: Fault Lines (2019-02-26)

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.
Ep. 6: What Are You Looking At? (2019-03-05)

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.
Ep. 7: Nothing to Fear (2019-03-12)

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.
Ep. 8: Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained (2019-03-19)

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.
Ep. 9: 68 BC (2019-03-26)

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.
Ep. 10: Proceed With Caution (2019-04-02)

Simone, Kendall, and JT must reconcile their own lives before committing to the group.