S01E01 Man is First Destiny
Don risks everything to land an A-List performer in order to take Soul Train nationwide. While Tessa struggles to live up to Don's expectations, she discovers a new act that could be the next big...
American Soul
Overview
The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.
Episodes
S01E02 Continuous Revolution in Progress
Don works with an unlikely partner, Tessa has second thoughts, JT's old friend leads him down the wrong path, and the Clarke family awaits Joseph's return from Vietnam.
S01E03 Lost and Found
An unexpected visitor forces Don to reevaluate his new life. The Clarke family tries to pick up the pieces after their devastating loss. Patrick's loyalties are tested as the cop killer investigation heats up.
S01E04 Just Us
Don figures out a new creative way to score top talent for the show. Tessa goes to the extreme to get the dancers into shape only to end up hurting the show. JT's family is...
S01E05 Fault Lines
Don has to save the show after a powerful earthquake almost brings the whole thing crashing down; Tessa has to make a choice between her career and the striking "Soul Train" dancers.
S01E06 What Are You Looking At?
Don is forced into a complicated situation when Little Richard threatens to not perform on the show; the Clarke family clashes over their new houseguest; Gerald fights for his life against his business rival gangster.
S01E07 Nothing to Fear
Don celebrates the success of the "Soul Train" in Chicago but discovers it may cost him more than he bargained for; the dancers have a run-in with racists.
S01E08 Nothing Ventured... Nothing Gained
When Dick Clark debuts a rival show, Don enlists the help of a renowned activist to take him down; JT makes a deal with the Crips in order to protect his family; Tessa auditions for...
S01E09 68 BC
In 1968 Don takes one step towards his dreams while dealing with his father's failing health; an estranged uncle with a dark agenda threatens the Clarke security; the Tuckers put the move to Oklahoma on...
S01E10 Proceed With Caution
Simone, Kendall, and JT must reconcile their own lives before committing to the group.
Cast
Jason Dirden
Gerald Aims
Iantha Richardson
Tessa Lorraine
Christopher Jefferson
Julius "JT" Tucker
Sinqua Walls
Don Cornelius
Katlyn Nichol
Simone Clarke
