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The Best Episodes of American Soul

Every episode of American Soul ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of American Soul!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    American Soul Season 2 Episode 4 - Lovely Day
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #1 - Lovely Day

    S2:E4

    Tessa must rein in Sly and the Family Stone, Flo calls out Simone on how she treated Kendall, and Don gets flack when he books a famous white musician.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Soul Season 2 Episode 3 - Satisfaction
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Satisfaction

    S2:E3

    Simone thanks JT for helping her get back on "Soul Train," JT accepts a promotion to "run errands" for Gerald, and Don gets shot down by a successful publicist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Soul Season 2 Episode 6 - Low Rider
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Low Rider

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Soul Season 2 Episode 5 - Say You Love Me
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Say You Love Me

    S2:E5

    On the eve of their performance of Soul Train, James Brown loses his best musicians Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker. Don and Gerald help James get them back while learning a lesson in humility.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Soul Season 2 Episode 7 - Love Will Keep Us Together
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Love Will Keep Us Together

    S2:E7

    Don rushes back home to Chicago after his son Raymond alerts him of an altercation with the neighbor. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of 206, Ruby looks to get revenge on Don and Gerald.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Soul Season 2 Episode 8 - So Long, Sucker
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #6 - So Long, Sucker

    S2:E8

    As Don battle his raging migraines, he looks to secure a new talk show with the network; after surviving their near death experience, Simone and JT search for their own independence and win over Aiya's foster parents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Soul Season 2 Episode 2 - Fame
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Fame

    S2:E2

    Tessa and Brooks deal with the fallout from Don's temper, Simone attempts to get back on "Soul Train" as a dancer, and Gerald tries to keep Ruby away from Don.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Soul Season 2 Episode 1 - 1975
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #8 - 1975

    S2:E1

    Simone handles a sticky situation, Gerald double-crosses someone from his past, and Don questions Dolores's motives as his health continues to decline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lovely Day" is the best rated episode of "American Soul". It scored 8.6/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/17/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Satisfaction".