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Season 1 – Soul Food

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This drama follows the struggles, rivalries and triumphs of a multigenerational black family living in Chicago.
Soul Food — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

By capturing the spirit of the original film, Soul Food depicts a multigenerational black family in a genuine, heartwarming light.

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Barbara D. Phillips Wall Street Journal 09/04/2019
This is one of those rare cases -- a TV adaptation that's an improvement on the original. Go to Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 09/04/2019
Soul Food deploys its attractive ensemble cast in a smooth, gauzy environment that is refreshingly hood-free without being whitewashed. It's pleasant enough, but unremarkable. Go to Full Review Allan Johnson Chicago Tribune 09/04/2019
With a sexy, sumptuous look, Soul Food is that rare series that enhances and expands on the movie from which it draws its inspiration. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/04/2019
With its focus on universal themes implicit in family life, Soul Food cooks. Go to Full Review Sherri Winston South Florida Sun-Sentinel 09/04/2019
The drama has done a great job of capturing the essence of diversity among African-Americans, and the season finale goes a step further, illustrating the diversity among believers and skeptics. Go to Full Review M.S. Mason Christian Science Monitor 09/04/2019
Soul Food shows us the range of the African-American experience within the confines of a single family, and most of the time it works well. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Nicole Ari Parker

Teri Joseph

Vanessa Williams

Maxine Chadway

Malinda Williams

Tracy "Bird" Van Adams

Rockmond Dunbar

Kenny Chadway

Darrin Dewitt Henson

Lem Van Adams

Aaron Meeks

Ahmad Chadway

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 28, 2000 The More Things Change Bird (Malinda Williams) has her baby, and some problems; Teri (Nicole Ari Parker) starts a casual romance. With Vanessa Williams. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 5, 2000 The More Things Stay the Same The girls take their father's partner to court; Lem addresses money problems; Teri ruins her relationship. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 12, 2000 Heart of the Matter Teri's unresolved feelings for Miles come to a head. With Vanessa Williams and Malinda Williams. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 19, 2000 What Women Want Triumphing in court, the Joseph sisters win back half of their father's store; Bird goes back to work. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 26, 2000 The Watermelon Theory Teri (Nicole Ari Parker) takes on a client accused of racism, calling her ethics into question. With Vanessa Williams and Malinda Williams. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 2, 2000 Claiming Teri and Damon's relationship is threatened when she meets his parents; Kenny's business is jeopardized. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 9, 2000 Truth Be Told Damon gets caught with another woman; Hardy's sister has shocking news; Damon and Teri encounter a robber at gunpoint. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 16, 2000 Bad Luck Ahmad asks Teri to hold a party in her upscale neighborhood to impress his private-school friends; Kenny lands in jail. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 23, 2000 Anything You Can Do Maxine teams up with Lem to invest in a technology stock, jeopardizing her marriage and the Joseph estate. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 30, 2000 Samurai Secrets Maxine accidentally finds out her husband Kenny secretly dated her sister Teri more than 15 years ago. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 6, 2000 Man Trouble The police suspect Lem is involved in the disappearance of his cousin; Teri interrupts a sexual encounter. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 13, 2000 The Language of Life Everyone is worried because Bird and Lem are having relationship problems. Stars Nicole Ari Parker, Vanessa Williams and Malinda Williams. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 3, 2001 Ordinary Pain The Joseph sisters (Nicole Ari Parker, Vanessa Williams, Malinda Williams) learn their father may have had another daughter outside of his marriage. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 10, 2001 Nice Work if You Can Get It Lem becomes a joint partner in J&H Grocery Store; Damon blames himself for his brother's emotional problems. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 17, 2001 Little Girl Blue Teri lands a major client for her firm; Kenny is troubled when he learns that Ahmad is friends with a gay man. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 24, 2001 This Crazy Life Lem and Bird are held hostage at the salon by a quarreling couple; Ahmad wants to be treated as an adult. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 31, 2001 Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose Kenny hires a sexy new assistant who makes him uncomfortable; Teri deals with her anger over being denied a partnership. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 7, 2001 Everything Is Unfolding Perfectly Upset about her career woes, Teri (Nicole Ari Parker) consults a psychiatrist. With Vanessa Williams and Malinda Williams. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 14, 2001 A Clear and Present Stranger Kenny announces he's moving away, forcing him to face some unresolved issues with his father. Stars Nicole Ari Parker, Vanessa Williams and Malinda Williams. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 21, 2001 Take Me to the Water A personal crisis prompts Teri (Nicole Ari Parker) to seek spiritual guidance. Stars Vanessa Williams and Malinda Williams. Details

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Season Info

Director
Oz Scott, Kevin Hooks, LeVar Burton, Helaine Head, Ken Girotti, Stephen Williams, Tim Hunter, Clement Virgo
Executive Producer
Felicia D. Henderson, Tracey Edmonds, Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, Robert Teitel, George Tillman Jr.
Screenwriter
Charles Holland, Felicia D. Henderson, Salim Akil, Patricia Green, Kevin Arkadie, Lia Langworthy, Seanne Kemp Kovach
Network
Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (V|S|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 28, 2000