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The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.
Season 1
7.7/1053 votesMan Is First Destiny
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/5/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.1/1040 votesContinuous Revolution in Progress
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.1/1023 votesLost and Found
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.1/1024 votesJust Us
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: A. Zell Williams
7.9/1023 votesFault Lines
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 7.9/1023 votes
What Are You Looking At?
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/5/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 8.0/1024 votes
Nothing to Fear
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 8.2/1023 votes
Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2019
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.
Director: Angela Barnes
Writer: Unknown
- 8.0/1025 votes
68 BC
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/26/2019
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.
Director: Angela Barnes
Writer: Unknown
- 8.1/1018 votes
Proceed With Caution
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/2/2019
Simone, Kendall, and JT must reconcile their own lives before committing to the group.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown