The Soul Man

Comedy

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.

Episodes

Cast

Lost in the Move

1. Lost in the Move

20th Jun 2012

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.

Pastor Interference

2. Pastor Interference

30min

27th Jun 2012

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.

The Ballentine Hands

3. The Ballentine Hands

30min

4th Jul 2012

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.

I Wanna Spend Time Witchoo

4. I Wanna Spend Time Witchoo

30min

11th Jul 2012

Boyce is excited to spend his birthday with Lolli; former neighbors interfere with the surprise party Lolli and the family have planned.

My Old Flame

5. My Old Flame

30min

18th Jul 2012

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.

Preacher's Block

6. Preacher's Block

30min

25th Jul 2012

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.

The God-Fathers

7. The God-Fathers

30min

1st Aug 2012

The punch gets spiked at Lolli's gathering for female parishioners. Boyce's church is under scrutiny by a clerical organisation.

J.C. Carpenter's Gospel Show

8. J.C. Carpenter's Gospel Show

30min

8th Aug 2012

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.

How to Be a Church Lady

9. How to Be a Church Lady

30min

15th Aug 2012

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.

Loving Las Vegas

10. Loving Las Vegas

30min

22nd Aug 2012

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.

To Leave or Not to Leave

11. To Leave or Not to Leave

30min

29th Aug 2012

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.

Momma's Home

12. Momma's Home

30min

5th Sep 2012

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.

First air date

20th Jun 2012

Last air date

15th Jun 2016

Status

Canceled

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks