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The Soul Man
2012 - 2016 6.0 (10 votes) 5 Seasons
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Created By
Suzanne Martin
Cedric the Entertainer

The Soul Man

Overview

R&B superstar-turned-minister Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he gets the calling to go from soul singer to soul saver. Relocating to St. Louis with his wife, Lolli and his daughter, Lyric to take over the preaching duties in his father's church, his family is not exactly eager to give up the fabulous superstar life for a humble one.

Top Cast

Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer

Reverend Boyce 'The Voice' Ballentine

Niecy Nash-Betts
Niecy Nash-Betts

Lolli Ballentine

Seasons

Season 1 (2012)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: 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.

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Episode 2: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: 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.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 2 (2013)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Get Thee Behind Me
2013-06-19

When a new church policy calls for Boyce to undergo a physical, he's extremely confident he's in great shape until the doctor reveals one of his test results could be serious. Meanwhile, Lolli's sister, Kim, moves to town.

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Episode 2: My Brother's Keeper
2013-06-26

As Boyce and Lolli begin to enjoy the perks of their newly empty nest, a fed up Barton decides it's time for Stamps to move out of his house... and into Boyce and Lolli's.

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Episode 3: Daddy and Mommy Dearest
2013-07-10

Boyce and Lolli's old friends Paul and Robyn come to visit, bringing along their brand new foster child. When Boyce and Lolli see their parenting skills in action, it's up to them to save the kid.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Love Thy Neighbor
2013-07-17

Boyce and Lolli begin to miss their old Vegas days, especially when their neighbors leave them off the invite list to a wild party. So Boyce and Lolli throw a party of their own, but get more than they bargained for.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: The Punching Preacher
2013-07-24

After Boyce resorts to violence when defending Lolli's honor, his ego is tested when a video of the incident goes viral. Boyce's tough-guy attitude eventually finds its match.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Bride and Prejudice
2013-07-31

A lesbian couple comes to Boyce to perform a wedding ceremony, causing a moral challenge between Boyce and the church elders. Boyce also examines his relationship with Lolli when he sees the couple have some familiar problems.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Save the Last Dance for Me
2013-08-07

When Boyce and Stamps discover Barton has a secret crush, they take it upon themselves to get their dad out of thehouse and back on the dance floor.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Boyce in the Hood
2013-08-14

Boyce's good intentions yield mixed results when he hires three former gang members as assistants. Stamps asks Boyce for help with his new business venture. Lolli is annoyed when Boyce refers to her career as a hobby.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Music and Lyric
2013-08-21

Boyce and Lolli question their parenting skills when Lyric samples one of Boyces songs with surprising results. They agree to manage her new music career as a way of controlling her. Stamps and Kim's relationship heats up.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Revelations
2013-08-28

Boyce slips back into his old habits when he returns to the studio to record a new song. Lolli and Barton step in to keep things running smoothly at the church. Stamps and Kim are conflicted about revealing their relationship.

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Season 4 (2015)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Oh Snow You Didn't
2015-03-18

A blizzard traps Boyce and Lolli in the house with Stamps, Barton and Beyonce's cousin Nikki; supplies dwindle and tempers flare.

Runtime: 32 min
Episode 2: No Weddings and Ten Funerals
2015-03-25

When Boyce feels like his congregation is dying off, Lolli and Nikki convince him to visit a church with a younger crowd; Stamps gets involved with a woman.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Shopping While Black
2015-04-01

When Lolli is wrongfully accused of shoplifting, Boyce convinces the community to protest; Stamps asks for help from Lester.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Voice Over
2015-04-08

Lolli encourages Boyce to sell memorabilia on eBay, and it makes Boyce nostalgic; Barton volunteers at a homeless shelter; Stamps tries to avoid paying taxes.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Home Boyce
2015-04-15

Boyce learns that Nikki and her friends are taking a weekend trip without inviting Lolli; Stamps is excited to spend time with his brother.

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Episode 6: Tell It Like It Isn't
2015-04-22

Gooch is unhappy that Boyce is using stories about his life in sermons; Lolli receives a bad Yelp review.

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Episode 7: Be My Ballentine
2015-04-29

When Nikki wears out her welcome, Boyce and Lolli decide to play matchmaker.

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Episode 8: Wife of a Preacherman
2015-05-06

An inexperienced Lolli must deliver a last-minute sermon in Boyce and Barton's absence. When the congregation responds positively, Lolli gets the preaching bug.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Who Let the Dog In?
2015-05-13

Nikki brings a dog to the office without permission, but Boyce thinks she's undermining his authority. Meanwhile, Barton's regular barbershop closes, so he starts hanging out at Lolli's salon; and Stamps gets a rude awakening at his new job.

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Episode 10: Mo' Momma, Mo' Problems
2015-05-20

Boyce tries to stay out of the way when Lolli's mother comes to visit; Stamps wants to impress Kim and make her regret breaking up with him.

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Episode 11: Roar!
2015-05-27

Stamps gets sucked into a self-help philosophy; Lolli tries to get her salon on St. Louis Weekly's hot list; Barton refuses to go to the dentist.

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Episode 12: Busting Boyce
2015-05-27

The church plans a big party for Boyce's anniversary as pastor, but the parishioners turn on him when he seems ungrateful.

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Season 5 (2016)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Rev. Run
2016-03-30

After uncovering larger issues within city government, Boyce enters the mayoral race. Lolli worries that glasses will ruin her relationship.

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Episode 2: Boyce's Choices
2016-04-06

To avoid being part of the political machine, Boyce allows his family to run his campaign but must fire them and hire a professional following a series of failed events.

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Episode 3: Hangin' with Mr. Cupper
2016-04-13

Alicia reveals campaign damaging skeletons in the closet; Boyce must decide whether to fire a member of his church staff. Lolli tracks down leaked photos of her.

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Episode 4: Leader of the PAC
2016-04-20

Lolli and Stamps leave out Alicia when they create a Super PAC to fund Boyce's campaign, but she must bail them out following a poorly planned casino event.

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Episode 5: Southern Discomfort
2016-04-27

Alicia sets up a donor for Boyce and Lolli to help their fundraising efforts, but problems arise when Boyce spots a Confederate flag in the donor's house. Also: Stamps tries to prove his silver tongue can be an asset.

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Episode 6: Soul Train
2016-05-04

Lolli gets kicked off a wine train and makes Boyce have her back while Stamps helps Alicia cope with campaign stress.

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Episode 7: Sex, Lies, and Video Store
2016-05-11

Old neighbors crash a family evening that celebrates Boyce's first campaign commercial. Also: the family find out about the relationship between Stamps and Alicia.

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Episode 8: This Mud's For You
2016-05-18

Mayor Saxby undercuts Boyce during a debate and Boyce wonders if he should do the same to him. Lolli briefly befriends the mayor's wife.

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Episode 9: No Bingo, No Peace
2016-05-25

Mayor Saxby interferes with the Ballentines' lives as he takes away Barton's Bingo permit.

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Episode 10: White Trash
2016-06-01

Boyce tries to end the garbage strike, Alicia makes a surprising offer for Stamps, and Barton stretches himself too thin.

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Episode 11: Numb and Number
2016-06-08

Boyce seeks an endorsement from Dr. Zagelman, but needs to get him to withdraw from the race to do so. Barton helps Stamps make a big decision and Alicia and Lolli realize Boyce has a chance to win.

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Episode 12: Boyce Don't Cry
2016-06-15

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