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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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.
Should you watch it?
“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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 20 episodes
- E1 The More Things Change Jun 28, 2000
- E2 The More Things Stay the Same Jul 5, 2000
- E3 Heart of the Matter Jul 12, 2000
- E4 What Women Want Jul 19, 2000
- E5 The Watermelon Theory Jul 26, 2000
- E6 Claiming Aug 2, 2000
- E7 Truth Be Told Aug 9, 2000
- E8 Bad Luck Aug 16, 2000
- E9 Anything You Can Do (a.k.a. Show Me the Money) Aug 23, 2000
- E10 Samurai Secrets Aug 30, 2000
- E11 Man Trouble Sep 6, 2000
- E12 The Language of Life Sep 13, 2000
- E13 Ordinary Pain Jan 3, 2001
- E14 Nice Work If You Can Get It Jan 10, 2001
- E15 Little Girl Blue Jan 17, 2001
- E16 This Crazy Life Jan 24, 2001
- E17 Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose Jan 31, 2001
- E18 Everything Is Unfolding Perfectly Feb 7, 2001
- E19 A Clear and Present Stranger Feb 14, 2001
- E20 Take Me to the Water Feb 21, 2001
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 The Aftermath Jun 27, 2001
- E2 Welcome Home Jul 4, 2001
- E3 Who Do You Know? Jul 11, 2001
- E4 God Bless the Child Jul 18, 2001
- E5 Sex and Money Jul 25, 2001
- E6 Come Back for the Comeback Aug 1, 2001
- E7 Games People Play Aug 8, 2001
- E8 Life Lessons Aug 15, 2001
- E9 The Root Aug 22, 2001
- E10 Never Can Say Goodbye Aug 29, 2001
- E11 I'm Afraid of Americans Sep 5, 2001
- E12 Running As Fast As I Can Sep 12, 2001
- E13 Fly Away Home Sep 19, 2001
- E14 If You Don't Know Me By Now... Sep 26, 2001
- E15 From Dreams to Nightmares Jan 9, 2002
- E16 A Taste of Justice Jan 16, 2002
- E17 Help Jan 23, 2002
- E18 Lovers and Other Strangers Jan 30, 2002
- E19 In Transition Feb 6, 2002
- E20 This Must Be Love Feb 13, 2002
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Tonight at Noon Jun 26, 2002
- E2 Ultimate Power Jul 3, 2002
- E3 Past Imperfect Jul 10, 2002
- E4 Out With the Old... Jul 17, 2002
- E5 Empty Spaces Jul 24, 2002
- E6 Stranger Than Fiction Jul 31, 2002
- E7 Child Safety Aug 7, 2002
- E8 Let's Do It Again Aug 14, 2002
- E9 Big Dreams in Small Spaces Aug 21, 2002
- E10 Emotional Collateral Aug 28, 2002
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 All Together Alone Apr 9, 2003
- E2 Life 101 Apr 16, 2003
- E3 The New Math Apr 23, 2003
- E4 Truth's Consequences Apr 30, 2003
- E5 Shades of Grey May 7, 2003
- E6 My Brother's Keeper May 14, 2003
- E7 Attracting Opposites May 21, 2003
- E8 Sacrifice Fly May 28, 2003
- E9 Nobody's Child Jun 4, 2003
- E10 Falling From Grace Jun 11, 2003
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 Pagan Poetry Feb 25, 2004
- E2 Two to Tango Mar 3, 2004
- E3 The Son Also Rises Mar 10, 2004
- E4 We Plan Mar 17, 2004
- E5 Decisions and Choices Mar 24, 2004
- E6 A Rock Hard Place Mar 31, 2004
- E7 Survival Techniques Apr 7, 2004
- E8 Angelitos Negros Apr 14, 2004
- E9 Successful Failure Apr 21, 2004
- E10 Love Me or Leave Me Apr 28, 2004
- E11 Take It to the Limit May 5, 2004
- E12 In the Garden May 12, 2004
- E13 Fear Eats the Soul (1) May 19, 2004
- E14 Don't Think This Hasn't Been Fabulous (2) 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.