The Best Episodes of American Soul Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(23 votes)

   #1 - Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained

   S1:E83/19/2019

   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

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   8.1/10(40 votes)

   #2 - Continuous Revolution in Progress

   S1:E22/5/2019

   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.

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   8.1/10(23 votes)

   #3 - Lost and Found

   S1:E32/12/2019

   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.

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   8.1/10(24 votes)

   #4 - Just Us

   S1:E42/19/2019

   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

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   Writer:A. Zell Williams
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   8.1/10(18 votes)

   #5 - Proceed With Caution

   S1:E104/2/2019

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

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   8.0/10(24 votes)

   #6 - Nothing to Fear

   S1:E73/12/2019

   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.

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   8.0/10(25 votes)

   #7 - 68 BC

   S1:E93/26/2019

   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

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   7.9/10(23 votes)

   #8 - Fault Lines

   S1:E52/26/2019

   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

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   7.9/10(23 votes)

   #9 - What Are You Looking At?

   S1:E63/5/2019

   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.

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    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #10 - Man Is First Destiny

    S1:E12/5/2019

    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.

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