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The Best Episodes of Soul Train

Every episode of Soul Train ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Soul Train!

Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from 1971 to 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Centric

Best Episodes Summary

"Gladys Knight & the Pips/Eddie Kendricks/The Honey Cone/Bobby Hutton" is the best rated episode of "Soul Train". It scored 8.5/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/2/1971. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Chi-Lites/Joe Tex/The Originals".

  • Gladys Knight & the Pips/Eddie Kendricks/The Honey Cone/Bobby Hutton
    8.5/1014 votes
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    #1 - Gladys Knight & the Pips/Eddie Kendricks/The Honey Cone/Bobby Hutton

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/1971

    Gladys Knight & the Pips, Eddie Kendricks, The Honey Cone, Bobby Hutton

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Chi-Lites/Joe Tex/The Originals
    8.0/1011 votes
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    #2 - The Chi-Lites/Joe Tex/The Originals

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/1971

    The Chi-Lites, Joe Tex, The Originals

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jean Knight/The Delfonics/Maurice Jackson/Ralfi Pagan
    7.6/1012 votes
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    #3 - Jean Knight/The Delfonics/Maurice Jackson/Ralfi Pagan

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/1971

    Jean Knight, The Delfonics, Maurice Jackson, Ralfi Pagan

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 13
    7.6/107 votes
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    #4 - Episode 13

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/23/1972

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bill Withers/Al Green/Viola Wills
    7.5/108 votes
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    #5 - Bill Withers/Al Green/Viola Wills

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/1971

    Bill Withers, Al Green, Viola Wills

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Charlie Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Band/Carla Thomas/General Crook
    7.4/107 votes
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    #6 - Charlie Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Band/Carla Thomas/General Crook

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/1971

    Charlie Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Band, Carla Thomas, General Crook

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Staple Singers/ Freda Payne
    7.3/109 votes
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    #7 - Staple Singers/ Freda Payne

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/1971

    -Staple Singers ""Express Yourself"" and ""Heavy Makes You Happy"" --Freda Payne ""Band of Gold"" and ""Bring the Boys Home""

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gene Chandler/Simtec & Wylie/The Free Movement
    7.2/107 votes
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    #8 - Gene Chandler/Simtec & Wylie/The Free Movement

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/25/1971

    Gene Chandler, Simtec & Wylie, The Free Movement

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Chambers Brothers/The Five Stairsteps
    7.0/108 votes
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    #9 - The Chambers Brothers/The Five Stairsteps

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/1971

    The Chambers Brothers, The Five Stairsteps

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lou Rawls/The 100 Proof/The Emotions
    6.8/107 votes
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    #10 - Lou Rawls/The 100 Proof/The Emotions

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/1971

    Lou Rawls, The 100 Proof, The Emotions

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Martha & the Vandellas/ The Intruders/ G.C. Cameron
    6.6/107 votes
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    #11 - Martha & the Vandellas/ The Intruders/ G.C. Cameron

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/1971

    Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - "Dancing In The Street", "Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things" and "Bless You." The Intruders - "I Bet He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" & "Cowboys To Girls." G.C. Cameron - "Act Like A Shotgun." English

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wilson Pickett/ Curtis Mayfield/ War
    6.2/107 votes
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    #12 - Wilson Pickett/ Curtis Mayfield/ War

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 3/25/1972

    Curtis Mayfield - "We Got To Have Peace" & "Get Down." War - "All Day Music" & "Slippin' Into Darkness." Wilson Pickett (performing live) - "Fire and Water," "I'm In Love" and "Don't Knock My Love.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chairmen of the Board/Rufus Thomas/Laura Lee
    NaN/100 votes
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    #13 - Chairmen of the Board/Rufus Thomas/Laura Lee

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/1971

    Chairmen of the Board, Rufus Thomas, Laura Lee

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Friends of Distinction/Clarence Carter
    NaN/100 votes
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    #14 - Friends of Distinction/Clarence Carter

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/1971

    Friends of Distinction, Clarence Carter

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jr. Walker & the All Stars/Bobby Womack/Thelma Houston
    NaN/100 votes
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    #15 - Jr. Walker & the All Stars/Bobby Womack/Thelma Houston

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/1971

    Jr. Walker & the All Stars, Bobby Womack, Thelma Houston

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ike & Tina Turner/ Jerry Butler/ Brenda Lee Eager
    NaN/100 votes
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    #16 - Ike & Tina Turner/ Jerry Butler/ Brenda Lee Eager

    Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 4/22/1972

    Ike & Tina Turner - "I Want To Take You Higher," "Feels Good" and "Proud Mary" --Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager "Close to You" --Jerry Butler "I Only Have Eyes for You"

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Isley Brothers/ Luther Ingram
    NaN/100 votes
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    #17 - Isley Brothers/ Luther Ingram

    Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 9/16/1972

    The Isley Brothers "Work to Do" and "Lay Lady Lay." Luther Ingram "If Loving You is Wrong, I Don't Wanna Be Right" and "Missing You." Singer Melba Moore makes a cameo appearance. Heshimu, the actor who plays Jason Allen on the ABC-TV series "Room 222," is interviewed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gladys Knight & the Pips/ The O'Jays/ Major Lance
    NaN/100 votes
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    #18 - Gladys Knight & the Pips/ The O'Jays/ Major Lance

    Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 9/23/1972

    Gladys Knight & The Pips - "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and "Daddy Could Swear, I Declare." --The O'Jays - "Deeper (In Love With You)" and "Back Stabbers." --Major Lance - "Since I Lost My Baby's Love.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Jackson Five
    NaN/100 votes
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    #19 - The Jackson Five

    Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 10/7/1972

    The Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back," "Corner of the Sky" and "Lookin' Through the Windows." Jermaine Jackson - "That's How Love Goes" and "Daddy's Home."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 36
    NaN/100 votes
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    #20 - Episode 36

    Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 9/28/1991

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bill Withers/ Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
    NaN/100 votes
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    #21 - Bill Withers/ Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes

    Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 10/21/1972

    Bill Withers ""Lean on Me"" and ""Use Me"" --Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes ""I Miss You"" and ""If You Don't Know Me By Now

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Joe Simon/ Sylvers/ Billy Paul
    NaN/100 votes
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    #22 - Joe Simon/ Sylvers/ Billy Paul

    Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 11/4/1972

    Joe Simon - "Power of Love." The Sylvers - "Wish That I Could Talk to You." and "Fool's Paradise" Billy Paul - "Me and Mrs. Jones."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Curtis Mayfield/ The Main Ingredient/ Hank Ballard
    NaN/100 votes
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    #23 - Curtis Mayfield/ The Main Ingredient/ Hank Ballard

    Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 1/6/1973

    Curtis Mayfield - "Superfly," "Pusherman" and "Freddie's Dead." The Main Ingredient - "Everybody Plays The Fool" and "You've Got To Take It (If You Want It)." Hank Ballard - "From The Love Side."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stevie Wonder/ The Moments/ Fully Guaranteed
    NaN/100 votes
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    #24 - Stevie Wonder/ The Moments/ Fully Guaranteed

    Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 1/13/1973

    Stevie Wonder ""Signed Sealed Delivered"" and ""Superstition"" --The Moments ""Just Becuase He Wants To Make Love"" and ""My Thing"" --Fully Guaranteed ""We Can Make It Together""

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • James Brown
    NaN/100 votes
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    #25 - James Brown

    Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 2/19/1973

    -James Brown - ""Get On The Good Foot,"" ""Soul Power,"" ""Make It Funky,"" ""Cold Sweat,"" ""Try Me,"" ""Hot Pants,"" ""Get Up (I Feel Like A) Sex Machine,"" ""Super Bad,"" ""Please Please, Please"" and ""Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud"" --Lyn Collins - Never Gonna Give You Up"" English

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A