Soul Food

1. S01E01The More Things ChangeJune 28, 2000—Bird gives birth to a baby boy. Tension still hangs in the air between Teri and her ex-husband, Miles. Damon Carter, a deliveryman who servi
2. S01E02The More Things Stay the SameJuly 5, 2000—The girls take their father's business partner, Hardy Lester, to court. Lem takes dangerous measures to address his money problems and Teri
3. S01E03Heart of the MatterJuly 12, 2000—Teri struggles with her feelings about Damon and Miles, the girls meet Hardy Lester to avoid a trial and Lem's cousin, Jack, saves him from
4. S01E04What Women WantJuly 19, 2000—Lem's cousin, Jack, finds a temporary job for Lem. And hiding his new agenda from Bird is a hard task. While Josephina is away, Teri represe
5. S01E05The Watermelon TheoryJuly 26, 2000—Mama Joe's house is finally fixed up, but the sisters receive a "welcome-home" present. Teri's ethics are called into question when she take
6. S01E06ClaimingAugust 2, 2000—Lem helps Kenny face some aggressive competition for his tow truck business and Teri meets Damon's family. Meanwhile, Maxine makes a new fri
7. S01E07Truth Be ToldAugust 9, 2000—The family finds out that Hardy Lewis has cancer and the news impacts everyone differently. Also, Teri and Damon are mugged by Teri's old cl
8. S01E08Bad LuckAugust 16, 2000—Everyone comes up with ideas to celebrate Ahmad's 12th birthday party. Maxine becomes upset because Ahmad all of a sudden wants to have his
9. S01E09Anything You Can Do (a.k.a. Show Me the Money)August 23, 2000—Damon stops by Teri's to hand her some flowers to show her his sympathy, but Teri wants to end their relationship so that they can just be "
10. S01E10Samurai SecretsAugust 30, 2000—Musical guest: Gerald LevertJack causes more unwanted problems for Lem that are making Bird uneasy. After 15 years, Maxine finds out that Ke
11. S01E11Man TroubleSeptember 6, 2000—While Ahmad is introduced to condoms, Maxine worries if her son is having sex. She advises Kenny to have "the talk" with him but it turns ou
12. S01E12The Language of LifeSeptember 13, 2000—Musical guest: Kelly Price Teri asks Damon to be a translator for one of her meetings. He agrees and is offered a job being an Internationa
13. S01E13Ordinary PainJanuary 3, 2001—The Joseph sisters are shocked to discover that they have a half sister that they didn't know about. Meanwhile, Ahmad prepares for the P.S.A
14. S01E14Nice Work If You Can Get ItJanuary 10, 2001—Damon's younger brother, Anthony, visits. Hardy Lester has a confrontation with some unruly customers at the store which leads him immediate
15. S01E15Little Girl BlueJanuary 17, 2001—Musical guest: Molly Johnson Teri lands a big client for her law firm, but doesn't make partner. Kenny is worried about Ahmad being friends
16. S01E16This Crazy LifeJanuary 24, 2001—A quarreling couple at the salon leads to Bird and Lem being held hostage. Meanwhile, Ahmad runs away from home and shows up at Damon's hous
17. S01E17Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You LoseJanuary 31, 2001—Teri goes to court for Global Airlines, Bird and Lem take baby steps toward reconciliation and Kenny hires an assistant.
18. S01E18Everything Is Unfolding PerfectlyFebruary 7, 2001—One of Ahmad's friends, Keisha, is suddenly hit by a speeding car. After being notified that Keisha is in good condition, Maxine decides to
19. S01E19A Clear and Present StrangerFebruary 14, 2001—Kenny's father announces that he's moving which also brings forth unresolved tension between the two. Lem's ex-con friend, Darnell, asks if
20. S01E20Take Me to the WaterFebruary 21, 2001—Ahmad takes baptism class and Teri tries to reconnect with her religion just as most of the family is involved in a catastrophic car crash.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The AftermathJune 27, 2001—Musical guest: Shirley Caesar After a devastating car accident, Kenny and Bird are hospitalized while Maxine is left with a broken arm. Ter
2. S02E02Welcome HomeJuly 4, 2001—Musical guest: Kina Kenny finally comes home from the hospital, but a little grumpy and frustrated. When Teri pitches in to look after the
3. S02E03Who Do You Know?July 11, 2001—Bird and Maxine catch Lem and Kenny at a strip club when Lem takes Kenny along with him to relax. Upset, Bird decides to even the score by s
4. S02E04God Bless the ChildJuly 18, 2001—Lem's mother, Lynette, attempts to re insert herself into her son's life. Teri tries group therapy. Tension begins to rise between Kenny and
5. S02E05Sex and MoneyJuly 25, 2001—Damon loses Teri's trust when he tells her that he has slept with Christine and that he has a new job offer. Despite his injured back, Kenny
6. S02E06Come Back for the ComebackAugust 1, 2001—Cousin Faith returns. Damon courts a college star basketball player as his first potential client. Despite a bitter rift, Teri agrees to rep
7. S02E07Games People PlayAugust 8, 2001—Teri's budding romance with a high profile lawyer is tested when she finds herself opposing him in a heated court case. Kenny's addiction to
8. S02E08Life LessonsAugust 15, 2001—Musical guest: Blu Cantrell In her determination to win a case over her former employer, Teri is duped by a devious client, Darrell Hart. D
9. S02E09The RootAugust 22, 2001—Lem's management style sets off a family inquisition. Teri and Damon come face-to-face at a company function. Ahmad worries about Teri's hea
10. S02E10Never Can Say GoodbyeAugust 29, 2001—Musical guest: Wynton Marsalis Hardy Lester returns and sues the family to get his half of J & H Groceries back, Ahmad's basketball coach i
11. S02E11I'm Afraid of AmericansSeptember 5, 2001—The Joseph family deals with the impact of a violent race-related riot in their community. Lem tries to help a young drug dealer.
12. S02E12Running As Fast As I CanSeptember 12, 2001—Maxine runs for Alderman on a platform of issues relating to children despite family opposition. Meanwhile, Ahmdad tries to avoid a class tr
13. S02E13Fly Away HomeSeptember 19, 2001—Musical guest: Deborah Cox Lem's delinquent cousin, Jack, comes to town to make amends. Teri fails in her efforts to keep a distance betwee
14. S02E14If You Don't Know Me By Now...September 26, 2001—Lem becomes the key suspect when J & H Groceries is burned down. Kenny is torn between business and family demands. Meanwhile, Ahmad is rope
15. S02E15From Dreams to NightmaresJanuary 9, 2002—Damon's first client is a morally bankrupt young hockey player. Teri nearly throws Lem's arson case after undermining his attorney by going
16. S02E16A Taste of JusticeJanuary 16, 2002—Determined to clear his name, Lem hooks up with Philky to find the arsonist that torched his store. Teri wins back a client but undermines h
17. S02E17HelpJanuary 23, 2002—A sensual body massage results in an embarrassing rash for Bird and Lem. Kenny pitches for a bank loan in anticipation of a pending City Con
18. S02E18Lovers and Other StrangersJanuary 30, 2002—Musical guest: India.Arie Lem uses blackmail to rid his mother of her troublesome boyfriend. Kenny is rattled by his father's relationship
19. S02E19In TransitionFebruary 6, 2002—Teri takes control of her personal life, but her professional life is in shambles. Reggie orders up a stripper to help Ahmad get over his br
20. S02E20This Must Be LoveFebruary 13, 2002—Musical guest: Jon B. For their anniversary, Maxine hopes to surprise Kenny with tickets to a concert by Jon B., and a weekend getaway to S

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Tonight at NoonJune 26, 2002—Musical guest: Ludacris Teri returns to her old law firm after being offered a position as managing partner by Katherine Burke, the head of
2. S03E02Ultimate PowerJuly 3, 2002—An intruder in the Chadway home frightens Maxine into considering getting a gun which doesn't sit well with Kenny. A powerful media mogul be
3. S03E03Past ImperfectJuly 10, 2002—Musical guest: Musiq Bird comes to terms with a secret past relationship she once had with her former high school teacher when he suddenly r
4. S03E04Out With the Old...July 17, 2002—An old friend of Lem's wants to go legit and asks Lem to help him do it. Bird enters the Chicago Hair Show and Ahmad shoots a documentary of
5. S03E05Empty SpacesJuly 24, 2002—Kenny and Lem lock horns over a new business venture. Teri and Damon have problems defining their relationship. Ahmad is enjoying seeing his
6. S03E06Stranger Than FictionJuly 31, 2002—Musical guest: Eisa Davis Maxine asks Kenny to move back home. Bird shines in her makeover segment on "Chicago Update." Teri struggles with
7. S03E07Child SafetyAugust 7, 2002—Ahmad witnesses a drug-related shooting, and the family fears for his life. Lem turns to Baron Marks to help protect Ahmad. Damon's client,
8. S03E08Let's Do It AgainAugust 14, 2002—After seeing a marriage counselor, Kenny asks Maxine to renew their wedding vows. Bird makes presumptions about her new neighbors. Teri and
9. S03E09Big Dreams in Small SpacesAugust 21, 2002—Bird wants to renovate Mama Joe's house but her plans don't sit too well with Teri and Maxine. Meanwhile, Ahmad and Reggie want to sign up f
10. S03E10Emotional CollateralAugust 28, 2002—Maxine works a little too closely with a troubled client at the shelter. Damon merges with a shady big deal agency and brings things with Te

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01All Together AloneApril 9, 2003—Damon is arrested on drunken driving charges, and Teri tries to convince him to get help. Meanwhile, Lem discovers that Bird's former high s
2. S04E02Life 101April 16, 2003—Bird is surprised to learn that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Teri has a problem with living up to her reputation as "Superchick". Also, Ahmad
3. S04E03The New MathApril 23, 2003—Benny's ex-girlfriend threatens to sue him for child support. Meanwhile, Teri tries to help a student. Also, Maxine and Kenny try to deal wi
4. S04E04Truth's ConsequencesApril 30, 2003—A visit from Aunt Ruthie wreaks havoc in the girls' lives. Meanwhile, Damon seeks help for his drinking problem. Ahmad falls for Reggie's gi
5. S04E05Shades of GreyMay 7, 2003—Kenny takes on a mentally challenged employee at the shop. Meanwhile, Bird's deepening friendship with Eva raises eyebrows. Also, Ahmad has
6. S04E06My Brother's KeeperMay 14, 2003—Damon gets Teri's engagement ring which no one likes in the least. Meanwhile, Lionel stays with the Chadways, while Ahmad publishes an under
7. S04E07Attracting OppositesMay 21, 2003—Lem clashes with Baron Marks' son. Meanwhile, Bird takes a surprising step with Eva when Teri catches Eva and Bird sharing a kiss. Also, Ahm
8. S04E08Sacrifice FlyMay 28, 2003—Damon finds himself at the center of a horrible and controversial sport tragedy. Kenny struggles with a damaged friendship, and Teri possess
9. S04E09Nobody's ChildJune 4, 2003—The Joseph sisters do their best to help Mandel when his mother leaves him at Maxine's. When Cameron turns to Lem for help, Lem realizes Bar
10. S04E10Falling From GraceJune 11, 2003—When Estella returns, wanting Mandel back, Teri begins to investigate her rights. Tobias is released from the hospital.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Pagan PoetryFebruary 25, 2004—An FBI agent talks to Lem in an attempt to catch up with Baron. Ahmad is a suspect for a purse snatching and is under police custody. Also,
2. S05E02Two to TangoMarch 3, 2004—Teri takes control of her obsession with Damon; Bird insults a local politician; Maxine pursues a celebrity educator to help her daughter le
3. S05E03The Son Also RisesMarch 10, 2004—Kenny's brother visits with a request that reopens old family wounds; Willie White increases the pressure on Lem to roll over on Baron; Ahma
4. S05E04We PlanMarch 17, 2004—Teri is surprised and not at all pleased when Damon's mother arrives to take back her engagement ring; Maxine is offered a full-time positio
5. S05E05Decisions and ChoicesMarch 24, 2004—Brian comes to Teri's rescue in more ways than one; Chadway Towing becomes the location for an adult movie; Ahmad questions whether or not h
6. S05E06A Rock Hard PlaceMarch 31, 2004—Willie White continues pressuring Lem to hand over the goods on Baron; Teri makes a decision about her relationship with Brian; Malik tests
7. S05E07Survival TechniquesApril 7, 2004—Bird is kidnapped and Lem has 48 hours to save her - without anyone's help; Maxine questions Amina's influence on Ahmad; Teri mistakes Charl
8. S05E08Angelitos NegrosApril 14, 2004—Teri agrees to spend the weekend at Charles' cabin; Bird has an intimate encounter with Malik; Kenny's brother reveals that he is HIV positi
9. S05E09Successful FailureApril 21, 2004—The sisters have an explosive argument on Mama Joe's birthday; as Bird and Lem drift further apart, they each find refuge in other partners.
10. S05E10Love Me or Leave MeApril 28, 2004—Lem is stunned to find Bird with Malik; Teri and Charles struggle with the demands of her career on their relationship; Kenny realizes the d
11. S05E11Take It to the LimitMay 5, 2004—Musical guest: Talib Kweli Bird's sexual tryst with Malik is revealed to the entire family; Teri is uncomfortable with Charles' relationship
12. S05E12In the GardenMay 12, 2004—Musical guest: Yolanda Adams When Uncle Pete dies, Aunt Ruthie decides to move in with Teri; Bird is forced to tell her sisters and aunt abo
13. S05E13Fear Eats the Soul (1)May 19, 2004—Musical guest: Common Damon returns to Chicago to face Teri; Alliance makes Kenny an offer he can't refuse; Lem collapses and is hospitalize
14. S05E14Don't Think This Hasn't Been Fabulous (2)May 26, 2004—In the series finale, Damon makes one final effort to win the love of Teri, who makes a surprising career choice by accepting a job in Atlan

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