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The Best Episodes of Soul Food

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The Best Episodes of Soul Food

Soul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired Wednesday nights on Showtime from June 28, 2000 to May 26, 2004. Created by filmmaker...

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  1. Background image for Life 101
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Life 101

    S4:E2

    Bird is surprised to learn that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Teri has a problem with living up to her reputation as "Superchick". Also, Ahmad rekindles his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Keisha.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Tonight at Noon
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Tonight at Noon

    S3:E1

    Musical guest: Ludacris Teri returns to her old law firm after being offered a position as managing partner by Katherine Burke, the head of a big New York City law firm. Damon is haunted by the ghost of Christine. Meanwhile, Maxine and Kenny, who are struggling with their separation, receive a Best Teamwork Award from Ahmad's school. Also, Lem and Bird try to reunite Maxine and Kenny.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Fear Eats the Soul (1)
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Fear Eats the Soul (1)

    S5:E13

    Musical guest: Common Damon returns to Chicago to face Teri; Alliance makes Kenny an offer he can't refuse; Lem collapses and is hospitalized.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for All Together Alone
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #4 - All Together Alone

    S4:E1

    Damon is arrested on drunken driving charges, and Teri tries to convince him to get help. Meanwhile, Lem discovers that Bird's former high school teacher, Michael King, is stalking Bird. Also, Ahmad catches his parents at an embarrassing time.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Successful Failure
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Successful Failure

    S5:E9

    The sisters have an explosive argument on Mama Joe's birthday; as Bird and Lem drift further apart, they each find refuge in other partners.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Child Safety

    S3:E7

    Ahmad witnesses a drug-related shooting, and the family fears for his life. Lem turns to Baron Marks to help protect Ahmad. Damon's client, Kevin, meets a woman like no other.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for My Brother's Keeper
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #7 - My Brother's Keeper

    S4:E6

    Damon gets Teri's engagement ring which no one likes in the least. Meanwhile, Lionel stays with the Chadways, while Ahmad publishes an underground newspaper at his school.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for A Rock Hard Place
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #8 - A Rock Hard Place

    S5:E6

    Willie White continues pressuring Lem to hand over the goods on Baron; Teri makes a decision about her relationship with Brian; Malik tests Maxine's fidelity.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Survival Techniques
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Survival Techniques

    S5:E7

    Bird is kidnapped and Lem has 48 hours to save her - without anyone's help; Maxine questions Amina's influence on Ahmad; Teri mistakes Charles's daughter for his girlfriend, leading to a number of embarrassing moments.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Don't Think This Hasn't Been Fabulous (2)
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Don't Think This Hasn't Been Fabulous (2)

    S5:E14

    In the series finale, Damon makes one final effort to win the love of Teri, who makes a surprising career choice by accepting a job in Atlanta. After his store has been vandalized, a recovering Lem finds some respect and reconciles with Bird; Maxine enjoys a windfall while at a casino with Kenny.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Past Imperfect

    S3:E3

    Musical guest: Musiq Bird comes to terms with a secret past relationship she once had with her former high school teacher when he suddenly reappears in her life. Maxine and Kenny go on their first date since being separated. Teri admits to Damon that she doesn't want him to move out. Kenny's employees begin to gossip about his relationship with Lila.

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  13. Background image for Decisions and Choices
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Decisions and Choices

    S5:E5

    Brian comes to Teri's rescue in more ways than one; Chadway Towing becomes the location for an adult movie; Ahmad questions whether or not he's "color struck."

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  14. Background image for Love Me or Leave Me
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Love Me or Leave Me

    S5:E10

    Lem is stunned to find Bird with Malik; Teri and Charles struggle with the demands of her career on their relationship; Kenny realizes the dangers of being a repo man.

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  15. Background image for Pagan Poetry
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Pagan Poetry

    S5:E1

    An FBI agent talks to Lem in an attempt to catch up with Baron. Ahmad is a suspect for a purse snatching and is under police custody. Also, After Teri sleeps with a client her sisters find out.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Stranger Than Fiction
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Stranger Than Fiction

    S3:E6

    Musical guest: Eisa Davis Maxine asks Kenny to move back home. Bird shines in her makeover segment on "Chicago Update." Teri struggles with loyalty and morality in a suit against Peter Redmond Enterprises.

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  17. Background image for Nobody's Child
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Nobody's Child

    S4:E9

    The Joseph sisters do their best to help Mandel when his mother leaves him at Maxine's. When Cameron turns to Lem for help, Lem realizes Baron isn't perfect. The size of Ahmad's family jewels is a topic of discussion when two teenage girls think they've caught a glimpse on the soccer field.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Two to Tango
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Two to Tango

    S5:E2

    Teri takes control of her obsession with Damon; Bird insults a local politician; Maxine pursues a celebrity educator to help her daughter learn to read.

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  19. Background image for Angelitos Negros
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Angelitos Negros

    S5:E8

    Teri agrees to spend the weekend at Charles' cabin; Bird has an intimate encounter with Malik; Kenny's brother reveals that he is HIV positive.

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  20. Background image for Empty Spaces
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Empty Spaces

    S3:E5

    Kenny and Lem lock horns over a new business venture. Teri and Damon have problems defining their relationship. Ahmad is enjoying seeing his parents getting along as Kenny and Maxine continue to date. Meanwhile, Maxine gets a job at Transition House.

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  21. Background image for Shades of Grey
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Shades of Grey

    S4:E5

    Kenny takes on a mentally challenged employee at the shop. Meanwhile, Bird's deepening friendship with Eva raises eyebrows. Also, Ahmad has to report on Jewish culture for school.

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  22. Background image for Sacrifice Fly
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Sacrifice Fly

    S4:E8

    Damon finds himself at the center of a horrible and controversial sport tragedy. Kenny struggles with a damaged friendship, and Teri possesses one of Bird and Lem's videotapes.

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    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #22 - We Plan

    S5:E4

    Teri is surprised and not at all pleased when Damon's mother arrives to take back her engagement ring; Maxine is offered a full-time position at work - but her handsome new boss and new career put a strain on her relationship with Kenny.

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  24. Background image for Emotional Collateral
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Emotional Collateral

    S3:E10

    Maxine works a little too closely with a troubled client at the shelter. Damon merges with a shady big deal agency and brings things with Teri to a head.

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  25. Background image for Big Dreams in Small Spaces
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Big Dreams in Small Spaces

    S3:E9

    Bird wants to renovate Mama Joe's house but her plans don't sit too well with Teri and Maxine. Meanwhile, Ahmad and Reggie want to sign up for high school football but they have a hard time trying to persuade their parents. Damon, Lem and Kenny share a discussion about the Joseph sisters.

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  26. Background image for The Son Also Rises
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #25 - The Son Also Rises

    S5:E3

    Kenny's brother visits with a request that reopens old family wounds; Willie White increases the pressure on Lem to roll over on Baron; Ahmad seeks refuge in a neighborhood school after a classmate takes his false arrest seriously.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Life 101" is the best rated episode of "Soul Food". It scored 8.8/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/16/2003. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tonight at Noon".