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The Best Episodes of Stax: Soulsville USA

Every episode of Stax: Soulsville USA ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Stax: Soulsville USA!

The Best Episodes of Stax: Soulsville USA

The story of an underdog, interracial record label that ushered in groundbreaking music.

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  1. 9.2/10(63 votes)

    #1 - Soul Man

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    Stax breaks through to the white market with Sam & Dave's crossover hit "Soul Man." But the untimely death of Stax star Otis Redding, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., legal obstacles, and ongoing racial tensions in Memphis reveal cracks in the company's façade.

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  2. 9.1/10(76 votes)

    #2 - Cause I Love You

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    In the late 1950s, Memphis' Stax Records quickly becomes one of the most influential record labels on the Black music scene, breaking out iconic artists such as Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the MG's, and Otis Redding. As popularity grows in the Black market, Stax executives and musicians transcend racial divides and bring their music into the American mainstream.

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  3. 8.6/10(53 votes)

    #3 - Respect Yourself

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    S1:E3

    Despite severe business setbacks, Stax Records rises again with Isaac Hayes's Oscar® and Grammy®-winning work for the 1971 smash hit Shaft.

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  4. 8.4/10(52 votes)

    #4 - Nothing Takes the Place of You

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    By the 1970s, a booming Stax expands to Los Angeles and gives back to the Black community with the benefit concert Wattstax. But when their bank goes under and the company faces other legal setbacks, Stax prepares to shutter its doors.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Soul Man" is the best rated episode of "Stax: Soulsville USA". It scored 9.2/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/20/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cause I Love You".