8.2/1014 votes#1 - The Aftermath
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/27/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1011 votes
#2 - Welcome Home
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/4/2001
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: N/A
- 6.9/1012 votes
#3 - Who Do You Know?
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1012 votes
#4 - God Bless the Child
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/18/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1013 votes
#5 - Sex and Money
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/25/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1011 votes
#6 - Come Back for the Comeback
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/1/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1012 votes
#7 - Games People Play
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/8/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/1011 votes
#8 - Life Lessons
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/15/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1011 votes
#9 - The Root
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/22/2001
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: N/A
- 7.2/1011 votes
#10 - Never Can Say Goodbye
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/29/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 2.5/1029 votes
#11 - I'm Afraid of Americans
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/5/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/1011 votes
#12 - Running As Fast As I Can
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/12/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1015 votes
#13 - Fly Away Home
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 9/19/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#14 - If You Don't Know Me By Now...
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 9/26/2001
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1013 votes
#15 - From Dreams to Nightmares
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/9/2002
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#16 - A Taste of Justice
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 1/16/2002
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1010 votes
#17 - Help
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 1/23/2002
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1010 votes
#18 - Lovers and Other Strangers
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 1/30/2002
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1010 votes
#19 - In Transition
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/6/2002
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: N/A
- 6.6/1010 votes
#20 - This Must Be Love
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 2/13/2002
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Soul Food Season 2
Every episode of Soul Food Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Soul Food Season 2!
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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 N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/27/2001. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Welcome Home".