James Brown: Soul Survivor

7.6/10 · 113 votesOct 29, 200390 min

Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 18•−0.2 vs season avg

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The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".

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Season 18 Episodes8

E1 8.2

Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist

E2 7.6Now viewing

James Brown: Soul Survivor

E3 7.4

Cary Grant: A Class Apart

E4 8.6

Balanchine

E5 7.0

Judy Garland: By Myself

E6 8.0

Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire

E7 7.3

Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues

E8 8.0

Julia! America's Favorite Chef

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Episode Summary

"James Brown: Soul Survivor" is episode 2 of American Masters season 18. It scored 7.6/10 from 113 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on October 29, 2003.

Next: E3 · Cary Grant: A Class Apart Best of Season 18