American Soul

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 thing.

To save his Southern syndication Don teams with an unlikely partner. The Clarke family prepares for Joseph's homecoming from Vietnam. JT finds himself in a bad spot after running into an old friend.

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.

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 hanging by a thread.

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. Simone finally finds out the truth about JT's living situation.

Don is forced into a complicated situation when Little Richard threatens not perform on the show. The Clarke family clashes over their new house guest. Gerald fights for his life against his business rival gangster.

Don celebrates the success of Soul Train in Chicago but soon discovers it may cost him more than he bargained for. The Soul Train dancers have a run in with racists that leaves everyone shaken. JT narrowly escapes police custody, only to become....

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 a dance troupe and has a run-in with her past.

It's four years earlier—1968. Don takes one step toward his dreams while dealing with his father's failing health. An estranged uncle with a dark agenda threatens the Clarke's security. The Tuckers put relocating to Oklahoma on hold so JT can.....

As Encore achieves its greatest success, opening for Ike & Tina Turner at Guys & Dolls, Simone, Kendall, and JT must reconcile their own lives before committing to the group. As Don secures a second season for Soul Train, he focuses on repairing....