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The Best Episodes of Soul Food Season 2

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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 George Tillman, Jr. and developed for television by Felicia D.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Soul Food Season 2 Episode 1 - The Aftermath
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #1 - The Aftermath

    S2:E1

    Musical guest: Shirley Caesar After a devastating car accident, Kenny and Bird are hospitalized while Maxine is left with a broken arm. Teri decides to take a leave of absence from the law firm to care for her siblings' three children. One of Kenny's friends who has been looking after his towing business suddenly quits and Maxine decides to take over until Kenny recovers. Brian, Teri's colleague, informs her that the partners want to know when she'll be returning to work. So she quickly decides to return to work only to resign after the partners refuse to make her partner. Damon still blames himself for the accident and Lem brings forth his anger towards him for nearly killing the family. Bird has a mild bladder problem. Meanwhile, Ahmad believes that he has a "baptism curse" and will not allow himself to get baptized unless he receives a sign.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 2 - Welcome Home
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Welcome Home

    S2:E2

    Musical guest: Kina Kenny finally comes home from the hospital, but a little grumpy and frustrated. When Teri pitches in to look after the kids and Kenny, Kenny tells her that he doesn't need a babysitter. Maxine, covering for Kenny, believes that Lila, Kenny's assistant, has everything under control. When Teri offers to hire a nanny to watch the kids, she and Maxine have a falling out. Bird's bladder returns to normal, but she feels rejected by Lem. Ahmad shares his first kiss with his girlfriend Keisha and with his friend Callie. Damon continues to blame himself for the accident which jeopardizes his relationship with Teri.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 3 - Who Do You Know?
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Who Do You Know?

    S2:E3

    Bird and Maxine catch Lem and Kenny at a strip club when Lem takes Kenny along with him to relax. Upset, Bird decides to even the score by stripping to make Lem mad. Teri's ex-husband, Russell, pays her a surprise visit which makes Damon uneasy. Ahmad is paired up for a school report with a friend, but his so-called-friend wants him to do all the work while he plays around. Also, Josefina announces to Teri that she's getting married, but Teri's advice for Josefina to get a prenup could jeopardize the nuptials.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 4 - God Bless the Child
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #4 - God Bless the Child

    S2:E4

    Lem's mother, Lynette, attempts to re insert herself into her son's life. Teri tries group therapy. Tension begins to rise between Kenny and Maxine causing Ahmad to confront Kenny about his abusive treatment of Maxine. Also, Ahmad tries to apologize to Keisha.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 5 - Sex and Money
    8.8/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Sex and Money

    S2:E5

    Damon loses Teri's trust when he tells her that he has slept with Christine and that he has a new job offer. Despite his injured back, Kenny is desperate to resume a normal sex life. Lem blows up when Bird comes home with a new car. Ahmad resorts to selling "bootleg" copies of pornographic videos to raise money for a coveted concert ticket.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 6 - Come Back for the Comeback
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Come Back for the Comeback

    S2:E6

    Cousin Faith returns. Damon courts a college star basketball player as his first potential client. Despite a bitter rift, Teri agrees to represent Faith in a lawsuit. With Kenny back at work, Maxine reluctantly returns to her role as homemaker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 7 - Games People Play
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Games People Play

    S2:E7

    Teri's budding romance with a high profile lawyer is tested when she finds herself opposing him in a heated court case. Kenny's addiction to painkillers sends his life into a tailspin. Lila reveals that she is in love with Kenny.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 8 - Life Lessons
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Life Lessons

    S2:E8

    Musical guest: Blu Cantrell In her determination to win a case over her former employer, Teri is duped by a devious client, Darrell Hart. Damon resists his father's offer to invest in his sports management company. Ahmad resorts to bad grades in order to spend time with a beautiful young tutor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 9 - The Root
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #9 - The Root

    S2:E9

    Lem's management style sets off a family inquisition. Teri and Damon come face-to-face at a company function. Ahmad worries about Teri's health. Bird suspects her male hair stylist, William, is sleeping with customers.

    Director:Stephen Surjik
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 10 - Never Can Say Goodbye
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Never Can Say Goodbye

    S2:E10

    Musical guest: Wynton Marsalis Hardy Lester returns and sues the family to get his half of J & H Groceries back, Ahmad's basketball coach is fired when his good intentions are misconstrued. Teri and Damon have a final confrontation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 11 - I'm Afraid of Americans
    2.8/10(31 votes)

    #11 - I'm Afraid of Americans

    S2:E11

    The Joseph family deals with the impact of a violent race-related riot in their community. Lem tries to help a young drug dealer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 12 - Running As Fast As I Can
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Running As Fast As I Can

    S2:E12

    Maxine runs for Alderman on a platform of issues relating to children despite family opposition. Meanwhile, Ahmdad tries to avoid a class trip but gets caught in a lie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 13 - Fly Away Home
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Fly Away Home

    S2:E13

    Musical guest: Deborah Cox Lem's delinquent cousin, Jack, comes to town to make amends. Teri fails in her efforts to keep a distance between herself and Damon. Bird's marriage is threatened when she gets a chance to go on tour with Deborah Cox and her band.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 14 - If You Don't Know Me By Now...
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #14 - If You Don't Know Me By Now...

    S2:E14

    Lem becomes the key suspect when J & H Groceries is burned down. Kenny is torn between business and family demands. Meanwhile, Ahmad is roped into a fight to defend Keisha's honor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 15 - From Dreams to Nightmares
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #15 - From Dreams to Nightmares

    S2:E15

    Damon's first client is a morally bankrupt young hockey player. Teri nearly throws Lem's arson case after undermining his attorney by going behind his back to seek a favor from an old friend in the DA's office. While Lem sits in jail, Ahmad learns a lesson about making the right choices in life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 16 - A Taste of Justice
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - A Taste of Justice

    S2:E16

    Determined to clear his name, Lem hooks up with Philky to find the arsonist that torched his store. Teri wins back a client but undermines her firm's good name. Kenny learns a lesson in sportsmanship. Damon lands an endorsement deal for his client.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 17 - Help
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Help

    S2:E17

    A sensual body massage results in an embarrassing rash for Bird and Lem. Kenny pitches for a bank loan in anticipation of a pending City Contract that could put the company on the map. Teri suffers a severe panic attack following a dispute with Ray Moore over the firing of a long time company employee. Damon's efforts to help Teri don't sit well with Christine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 18 - Lovers and Other Strangers
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Lovers and Other Strangers

    S2:E18

    Musical guest: India.Arie Lem uses blackmail to rid his mother of her troublesome boyfriend. Kenny is rattled by his father's relationship with Lila. Bird is troubled by Lem's too-close relationship with his mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 19 - In Transition
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #19 - In Transition

    S2:E19

    Teri takes control of her personal life, but her professional life is in shambles. Reggie orders up a stripper to help Ahmad get over his break up with Keisha. Kenny's employees demand wage increases. Damon struggles to separate business from his distaste for his new client.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Soul Food Season 2 Episode 20 - This Must Be Love
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #20 - This Must Be Love

    S2:E20

    Musical guest: Jon B. For their anniversary, Maxine hopes to surprise Kenny with tickets to a concert by Jon B., and a weekend getaway to San Francisco-until she finds a letter from Lila to Kenny that suggests the two had an affair. Bird's female customer makes a pass at her. Damon goes to Teri for help after Christine reveals she's pregnant and later commits suicide when he dumps her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Aftermath" is the best rated episode of "Soul Food" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/27/2001. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Welcome Home".