American Soul

Season 1

TV-14
64%
The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

  • Man is First Destiny
    E1
    Man is First DestinyDon 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.
  • Continuous Revolution in Progress
    E2
    Continuous Revolution in ProgressDon Cornelius strikes out at first getting Gladys Knight and the Pips to be his first guest singer but with more persistence his wit and charm win Gladys Knight and the Pips over and she agrees to be his new show's first musical guest.
  • Lost and Found
    E3
    Lost and FoundAn 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.
  • Just Us
    E4
    Just UsDon 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.
  • Fault Lines
    E5
    Fault LinesDon 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.
  • What Are You Looking At?
    E6
    What Are You Looking At?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.
  • Nothing to Fear
    E7
    Nothing to FearDon 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.
  • Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained
    E8
    Nothing Ventured... Nothing GainedWhen 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.
  • 68 BC
    E9
    68 BCIn 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.
  • Proceed With Caution
    E10
    Proceed With CautionAs Encore achieves his 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".

Cast of Season 1

  • Christopher JeffersonJulius "JT" Tucker
  • Sinqua WallsDon Cornelius
  • Katlyn NicholSimone Clarke
  • Jelani WinstonKendall Clarke

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