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#1 - Public Embarrassment and Todd's First Sermon
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/1997
After much lobbying from Todd, Mike gives him the chance to do his first sermon, but they meet resistance from unexpected quarter, meanwhile Mike's fooling around starts to embarrass Kenny.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: N/A
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#2 - Christmas Ruined My Life
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/1997
Mike has to save a man from committing suicide on Christmas Eve.
Director: Don Scardino, Gil Junger
Writer: N/A
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#3 - Trick and Treat
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/1997
Todd disapproves of Mike and his participation in the pagan festival Halloween.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#4 - Urges and Lies
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/1997
When Bridgette interviews Mike, he reveals off-the-record details about his personal, passionate ""urges."" However, when the story ends up on-the-record, several female members of the congregation begin to find him irresistible. As if his professional woes were not enough, back at home Mike discovers his prized Elvis snow globe is broken, and none of his children will confess to the crime.
Director: Andrew Tsao
Writer: Carmen Finestra, Matt Williams
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#5 - Communion Wine and Convicts
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/1997
Mike once again has to deal with Bridgette, and answer question about his choir.
Director: Andrew Tsao
Writer: Carmen Finestra, Matt Williams
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#6 - Cinderella and the Funeral
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/1997
Reverend Mike must decide whether to keep a professional obligation that conflicts with his promise to celebrate daughter Meredith's birthday. Meanwhile, Al Borland from ""Home Improvement"" repairs the damage that a well-intentioned Tim Taylor created at Mike's church.
Director: Andrew Tsao
Writer: N/A
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#7 - Mike's Awakening
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/1997
Mike must spend a long time with a wealthy benefactor, leaving him with no time to deal with any others.
Director: Andrew Tsao
Writer: N/A
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#8 - Hello Todd, Hello Nancy, Goodbye Harley
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/1997
Mike has his hands full with a new assistant minister, Todd Tucker, who counsels parishioners a bit too strictly by the Book for Mike's tastes. Also, a feisty, temporary-hire secretary with a lack of faith takes on the challenge of the church financial records. And if this weren't enough for any man, even a man of the cloth, to handle, Mike's pride and joy -- his vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle -- is stolen.
Director: Andrew Tsao
Writer: Dave Richardson
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#9 - The Lost Sheep Squadron
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/1997
John Goodman guest stars as Captain Stan Hamel, an old Air Force buddy of Mike's. When Stan arrives at the Weber household feeling responsible for the death of a friend, he is unwilling to talk about his grief and instead looks to booze and partying for relief. Finally, Stan lets Mike help him with his pain and turns to God for strength and forgiveness. The episode also sees Andy getting his comeuppance (Finally!) for all his cheeky remarks. After making repeated jokes at Captain Stan's expense, Stan picks up Andy and throws him on the couch. He then comes around and holds Andy's arms down as Mike comes in and proceeds to tickle Andy silly as Andy laughs and begs for mercy!
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: N/A
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#10 - Camping and Housekeepers
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/1997
A new housekeeper comes to work for the Webers. The children just love her, but she causes a problem for Mike with her unconventional views about food.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: N/A
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#11 - Three Priests and a Baby
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/1997
Glenda asks Mike to let her pregnant friend to stay at his place for a while; however, it has the effect of starting a rumor about Mike being the real father of the baby.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: N/A
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#12 - Attic Box Blues
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/1997
Mike must deal with a man, who has left his wife at the altar, while at the time he is feeling for his dead wife. In the attic Meredith finds memorabilia from her parents' wedding which upsets Mike.
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: N/A
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#13 - Yes Sir, That's My Baby
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/6/1998
Mike's father comes to see him and announces that he is getting married.
Director: Don Scardino
Writer: Carmen Finestra
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#15 - A Kiss is Just a Kiss
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/20/1998
Mike takes Todd out for a night of bowling. Only Todd gets more than he bargains for when he kisses a girl he meets while there.
Director: Don Scardino
Writer: N/A
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#16 - The Stan Plan
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/1998
Mike promises Fred he will take him to see Big Bird, but he forgets to buy the tickets. Stan has to hatch a plan to get them in.
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: N/A
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#17 - The Choir Boys
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/17/1998
Todd volunteers to be the new junior choirmaster, with unexpected results.
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: N/A
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#18 - Todd and the Bod
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/24/1998
Todd must overcome his fear or death to officiate at his first funeral; mike has his roommate ready to scream.
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: N/A
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#19 - Grabbed by an Angel
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 4/14/1998
Mike fields questions from his parishioners and the public when Meredith claims an angel rescued her from a fall.
Director: Will Mackenzie
Writer: N/A
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#20 - Just the Three of Us
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/21/1998
Todd informs Mike that Christine may be seeing someone else; Kenny and Andy conduct a neighborhood watch.
Director: Peter Bonerz
Writer: N/A
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#22 - The Good Shepherd
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 5/5/1998
Mike accidentally lets Meredith's hamster out of the cage, which probably killed it, while everyone is unusually aggressive.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#23 - Who Killed St. Shepherd?
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 5/12/1998
Mike has to find out which one of his kids has broken the statue of St Stephen.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#25 - Little Black Dress
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/26/1998
Mike invites Christine for dinner, but creates a problem as the jealous support group Mike usually leads turns up alone with Todd.
Director: Peter Bonerz
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Soul Man
Every episode of Soul Man ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Soul Man!
Soul Man is an American sitcom that aired
Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:ABC
Best Episodes Summary
"Public Embarrassment and Todd's First Sermon" is the best rated episode of "Soul Man". It scored 7.8/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by N/A, it aired on 11/4/1997. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Christmas Ruined My Life".