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The Soul Man Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Lost in the Move
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 30 mins
In the premiere of this comedy about Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, a famous R&B singer who becomes a minister and moves his family to St. Louis to take over his father's church, the Ballentines notice that not all of their belongings made the trip.
Episode 2
Pastor Interference
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 30 mins
Boyce hires his father to be a senior adviser at the church to give him something to do, but Lolli thinks he just needs a little romance in his life. Meanwhile, Lyric practices driving with Stamps.
Episode 3
The Ballentine Hands
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 30 mins
Boyce wrestles with a moral dilemma when the choir director urges him to find ringers for a singing competition. Meanwhile, Lolli hires Stamps to wash hair at the salon, but she becomes suspicious of his shampooing methods.
Episode 4
I Wanna Spend Time Witchoo
Wed, Jul 11, 2012 30 mins
Boyce's plans for a quiet birthday with Lolli are spoiled by a surprise visit from their former neighbors in Las Vegas.
Episode 5
My Old Flame
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 30 mins
Barton draws up a will after attending a funeral, but his sons may not be pleased with his bequests; Boyce gets a visit from an old girlfriend who's looking for more than spiritual guidance.
Episode 6
Preacher's Block
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 30 mins
When Boyce is at a loss for words, Lolli asks his old writing partner, Sweet Brown Taylor, to help him find his voice; Barton and Stamps install an alarm system in Boyce's office but manage to lock themselves inside.
Episode 7
The God-Fathers
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 30 mins
Lolli hosts a tea party for the church's female parishioners that gets out of control when Boyce's cousin adds booze to the punch. Meanwhile, the future of Boyce's church is in the hands of a powerful clerical organization.
Episode 8
J.C. Carpenter's Gospel Show
Wed, Aug 8, 2012 30 mins
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.
Episode 9
How to Be a Church Lady
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 30 mins
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.
Episode 10
Loving Las Vegas
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 30 mins
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.
Episode 11
To Leave or Not to Leave
Wed, Aug 29, 2012 30 mins
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.
Episode 12
Momma's Home
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 30 mins
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.