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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".

  • Public Embarrassment and Todd's First Sermon
    7.8/107 votes
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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

  • Christmas Ruined My Life
    7.2/1011 votes
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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

  • Trick and Treat
    6.3/109 votes
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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

  • Urges and Lies
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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

  • Communion Wine and Convicts
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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

  • Cinderella and the Funeral
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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

  • Mike's Awakening
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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

  • Hello Todd, Hello Nancy, Goodbye Harley
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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

  • The Lost Sheep Squadron
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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

  • Camping and Housekeepers
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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

  • Three Priests and a Baby
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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

  • Attic Box Blues
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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

  • Yes Sir, That's My Baby
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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

  • Holy Rollers
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    #14 - Holy Rollers

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/13/1998

    Mike meets Kenny's math teacher, and they are immediately attracted to each other. This causes some problems for Kenny.

    Director: Ted Wass

    Writer: N/A

  • A Kiss is Just a Kiss
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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

  • The Stan Plan
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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

  • The Choir Boys
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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

  • Todd and the Bod
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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

  • Grabbed by an Angel
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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

  • Just the Three of Us
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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

  • Raising Heck
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    #21 - Raising Heck

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/28/1998

    When Mike decides a prison program is more important than Todd getting a raise, Todd goes on strike. Meanwhile, Fred's vocabulary expands as Andy teaches him some not-so-popular phrases.

    Director: Ted Wass

    Writer: N/A

  • The Good Shepherd
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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

  • Who Killed St. Shepherd?
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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

  • Play Ball
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    #24 - Play Ball

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/19/1998

    Mike and Todd are both being considered for the position of the official Priest of the Detroit Tiger, and they become extremely competitive.

    Director: Ted Wass

    Writer: N/A

  • Little Black Dress
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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