The Soul Man Season 1

Right now you can watch The Soul Man Season 1 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Cedric the Entertainer sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason The Soul Man Season 1 keeps coming up in conversation. The Soul Man Season 1 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Season 1 of The Soul Man includes 12 episodes. It aired from June 2012 to September 2012. This season stars Cedric the Entertainer, Niecy Nash and Wesley Jonathan. Cedric the Entertainer and Niecy Nash lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. What keeps The Soul Man Season 1 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Soul Man Season 1 is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Cedric the Entertainer sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

🎬 The Soul Man Season 1 — Episode Guide

Lost in the Move

2012-06-20

Only being in the ministry for a few weeks, Reverend Boyce Ballantine deals with the ups and downs of his church and family life. Boyce helps his wife Lolli get more customers for her salon. Boyce's daughter Lyric wants to have her sweet sixteen filmed for television.

Pastor Interference

2012-06-27

Barton is spending all his time at Boyces house, so Boyce hires him as a senior advisor at the church, but quickly regrets the offer. Lolli thinks Barton needs a woman, and Lyric practices driving with Stamps.

The Ballentine Hands

2012-07-04

The church choir director convinces Boyce to hire outside singers to rig their competition. Boyce struggles with the decision. Lolli hires Stamps as a hair washer at her salon but discovers that he's doing more than shampooing.

I Wanna Spend Time Witchoo

2012-07-11

Boyce is excited to spend his birthday with Lolli; former neighbors interfere with the surprise party Lolli and the family have planned.

My Old Flame

2012-07-18

Attending a funeral prompts Barton to announce his own last will and testament; Boyce is visited by his hot ex-girlfriend who is looking for more than just counseling.

Preacher's Block

2012-07-25

When Boyce gets preacher's block, Lolli invites his old writing partner to help; Barton and Stamps lock themselves in Boyce's office while installing a new alarm system.

The God-Fathers

2012-08-01

The punch gets spiked at Lolli's gathering for female parishioners. Boyce's church is under scrutiny by a clerical organisation.

J.C. Carpenter's Gospel Show

2012-08-08

A former backup singer of Boyce's who also became a preacher—but at a much bigger church—decides to give up the spotlight and wants Boyce to break the news to his congregation. Meanwhile, Barton asks Lolli for romantic advice.

How to Be a Church Lady

2012-08-15

Gossip about a church member's wife inadvertently reaches its subject; Barton changes his mind about Stamps' girlfriend when he realizes she cooks a fantastic breakfast.

E10

Loving Las Vegas

2012-08-22

A family trip to Las Vegas for rest and relaxation turns into anything but when Barton is tempted by sin, Lolli clashes with the church ladies, and Stamps steals Boyce's spot in a round of celebrity golf.

E11

To Leave or Not to Leave

2012-08-29

Barton makes plans to move to Florida after visiting his brother. Meanwhile, the Ballentines prepare for a big storm—and Barton's estranged wife—headed straight for St. Louis.

E12

Momma's Home

2012-09-05

In the first-season finale, a storm causes a blackout that coincides with the arrival of Barton's estranged wife, and Boyce tries to play peacemaker between her and his father.

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