Soul Food 2000
What is Soul Food?
Soul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired on Showtime. Created by filmmaker George Tillman, Jr.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 74
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 28, 2000
- Last aired
- May 26, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US, CA
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 74 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Soul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired on Showtime. Created by filmmaker George Tillman, Jr. and developed for television by Felicia D. Henderson, the series is based on Tillman's childhood experiences. It is a continuation of his successful 1997 film of the same name. The series features a predominantly black cast and holds a significant place in the history of North American prime-time television. It is notable for being the longest running drama with a predominantly black cast. The series aired for several years on Showtime, concluding on May 26, 2004.
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“Experience the compelling television drama following a family's journey across multiple seasons.”
- Based on the successful 1997 film
- Longest running drama with a predominantly black cast in North American prime-time television history
- Limited availability depending on streaming platforms
Watch it if you enjoy television dramas that continue the story of a successful film.
The series is rated TV-14.
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
- E1 The More Things Change Mytharc Jun 28, 2000
- E2 The More Things Stay the Same Core Jul 5, 2000
- E3 Heart of the Matter Core Jul 12, 2000
- E4 What Women Want Core Jul 19, 2000
- E5 The Watermelon Theory Core Jul 26, 2000
- E6 Claiming Core Aug 2, 2000
- E7 Truth Be Told Core Aug 9, 2000
- E8 Bad Luck Core Aug 16, 2000
- E9 Anything You Can Do (a.k.a. Show Me the Money) Core Aug 23, 2000
- E10 Samurai Secrets Core Aug 30, 2000
- E11 Man Trouble Core Sep 6, 2000
- E12 The Language of Life Core Sep 13, 2000
- E13 Ordinary Pain Core Jan 3, 2001
- E14 Nice Work If You Can Get It Mytharc Jan 10, 2001
- E15 Little Girl Blue Core Jan 17, 2001
- E16 This Crazy Life Core Jan 24, 2001
- E17 Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose Core Jan 31, 2001
- E18 Everything Is Unfolding Perfectly Core Feb 7, 2001
- E19 A Clear and Present Stranger Mytharc Feb 14, 2001
- E20 Take Me to the Water Mytharc Feb 21, 2001
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 The Aftermath Mytharc Jun 27, 2001
- E2 Welcome Home Core Jul 4, 2001
- E3 Who Do You Know? Core Jul 11, 2001
- E4 God Bless the Child Core Jul 18, 2001
- E5 Sex and Money Core Jul 25, 2001
- E6 Come Back for the Comeback Core Aug 1, 2001
- E7 Games People Play Mytharc Aug 8, 2001
- E8 Life Lessons Core Aug 15, 2001
- E9 The Root Core Aug 22, 2001
- E10 Never Can Say Goodbye Core Aug 29, 2001
- E11 I'm Afraid of Americans Core Sep 5, 2001
- E12 Running As Fast As I Can Core Sep 12, 2001
- E13 Fly Away Home Core Sep 19, 2001
- E14 If You Don't Know Me By Now... Core Sep 26, 2001
- E15 From Dreams to Nightmares Core Jan 9, 2002
- E16 A Taste of Justice Core Jan 16, 2002
- E17 Help Core Jan 23, 2002
- E18 Lovers and Other Strangers Core Jan 30, 2002
- E19 In Transition Mytharc Feb 6, 2002
- E20 This Must Be Love Mytharc Feb 13, 2002
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Tonight at Noon Mytharc Jun 26, 2002
- E2 Ultimate Power Core Jul 3, 2002
- E3 Past Imperfect Core Jul 10, 2002
- E4 Out With the Old... Core Jul 17, 2002
- E5 Empty Spaces Core Jul 24, 2002
- E6 Stranger Than Fiction Core Jul 31, 2002
- E7 Child Safety Core Aug 7, 2002
- E8 Let's Do It Again Core Aug 14, 2002
- E9 Big Dreams in Small Spaces Mytharc Aug 21, 2002
- E10 Emotional Collateral Mytharc Aug 28, 2002
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 All Together Alone Mytharc Apr 9, 2003
- E2 Life 101 Core Apr 16, 2003
- E3 The New Math Core Apr 23, 2003
- E4 Truth's Consequences Core Apr 30, 2003
- E5 Shades of Grey Core May 7, 2003
- E6 My Brother's Keeper Core May 14, 2003
- E7 Attracting Opposites Core May 21, 2003
- E8 Sacrifice Fly Core May 28, 2003
- E9 Nobody's Child Mytharc Jun 4, 2003
- E10 Falling From Grace Mytharc Jun 11, 2003
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 Pagan Poetry Mytharc Feb 25, 2004
- E2 Two to Tango Core Mar 3, 2004
- E3 The Son Also Rises Core Mar 10, 2004
- E4 We Plan Core Mar 17, 2004
- E5 Decisions and Choices Core Mar 24, 2004
- E6 A Rock Hard Place Core Mar 31, 2004
- E7 Survival Techniques Core Apr 7, 2004
- E8 Angelitos Negros Mytharc Apr 14, 2004
- E9 Successful Failure Core Apr 21, 2004
- E10 Love Me or Leave Me Core Apr 28, 2004
- E11 Take It to the Limit Core May 5, 2004
- E12 In the Garden Mytharc May 12, 2004
- E13 Fear Eats the Soul (1) Mytharc May 19, 2004
- E14 Don't Think This Hasn't Been Fabulous (2) Mytharc May 26, 2004
Frequently asked questions
When did Soul Food air?
The television drama aired Wednesday nights on Showtime from June 28, 2000 to May 26, 2004.
How many episodes were produced?
The series aired for 74 episodes.
Who created the series?
It was created by filmmaker George Tillman, Jr.
What is the series based on?
It is a continuation and adaptation of George Tillman Jr.'s 1997 film of the same name.
Who developed the series for television?
It was developed for television by Felicia D. Henderson.
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