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.
Sinqua Walls
Don Cornelius
Jelani Winston
Kendall Clarke
Christopher Jefferson
Jeffrey "JT" Tucker
Jason Dirden
Gerald Aims
Iantha Richardson
Tessa Lorraine