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The Best Episodes of American Soul Season 1

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Every episode of American Soul Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Soul Season 1!

The Best Episodes of American Soul Season 1

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

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  1. 8.5/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained

    S1:E8

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    Director:Angela Barnes
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.4/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Lost and Found

    S1:E3

    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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    Director:N/A
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  3. 8.3/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Just Us

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:A. Zell Williams
  4. 8.3/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Nothing to Fear

    S1:E7

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  5. 8.3/10(21 votes)

    #5 - 68 BC

    S1:E9

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    Director:Angela Barnes
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.3/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Proceed With Caution

    S1:E10

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

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  7. 8.2/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Continuous Revolution in Progress

    S1:E2

    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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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  8. 8.2/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Fault Lines

    S1:E5

    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.1/10(19 votes)

    #9 - What Are You Looking At?

    S1:E6

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  10. 7.8/10(49 votes)

    #10 - Man is First Destiny

    S1:E1

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained" is the best rated episode of "American Soul" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Angela Barnes and written by N/A, it aired on 3/19/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Lost and Found".