The Soul Man 2012
What is The Soul Man?
The television series "The Soul Man" revolves around the life of Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, a former R&B superstar. He decides to leave his life in Las Vegas to take over preaching duties in his father's church in St.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 54
- First aired
- Jun 20, 2012
- Last aired
- Jun 15, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- TV Land
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 54 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "The Soul Man" revolves around the life of Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, a former R&B superstar. He decides to leave his life in Las Vegas to take over preaching duties in his father's church in St. Louis. This decision is made after he receives a calling to become a soul saver. Reverend Ballentine relocates to St. Louis with his wife, Lolli, and their daughter, Lyric. His family is initially hesitant to give up their previous life for a more humble one.
Should you watch it?
“A former R&B star becomes a minister, trading Vegas glitz for St Louis church life.”
- Charismatic lead with musical background
- Humorous clash of celebrity and ministry
- Premise may feel repetitive as family adjusts
Watch it if you enjoy light-hearted sitcoms about family dynamics and career reinvention.
The show carries a TV‑PG rating and is suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Lost in the Move Jun 20, 2012
- E2 Pastor Interference Jun 27, 2012
- E3 The Ballentine Hands Jul 4, 2012
- E4 I Wanna Spend Time Witchoo Jul 11, 2012
- E5 My Old Flame Jul 18, 2012
- E6 Preacher's Block Jul 25, 2012
- E7 The God-Fathers Aug 1, 2012
- E8 J.C. Carpenter's Gospel Show Aug 8, 2012
- E9 How to Be a Church Lady Aug 15, 2012
- E10 Loving Las Vegas Aug 22, 2012
- E11 To Leave or Not to Leave Aug 29, 2012
- E12 Momma's Home Sep 5, 2012
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Get Thee Behind Me Jun 19, 2013
- E2 My Brother's Keeper Jun 26, 2013
- E3 Daddy and Mommy Dearest Jul 10, 2013
- E4 Love Thy Neighbor Jul 17, 2013
- E5 The Punching Preacher Jul 24, 2013
- E6 Bride and Prejudice Jul 31, 2013
- E7 Save the Last Dance for Me Aug 7, 2013
- E8 Boyce in the Hood Aug 14, 2013
- E9 Music and Lyric Aug 21, 2013
- E10 Revelations Aug 28, 2013
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 All the Way Live Mar 26, 2014
- E2 Obama Drama Apr 2, 2014
- E3 Brother, Can You Spare a Kidney? Apr 9, 2014
- E4 Oh My Goddy Apr 16, 2014
- E5 Back in the Day Apr 23, 2014
- E6 Daddy Issues Apr 30, 2014
- E7 My Sweet Lord May 7, 2014
- E8 Moving On Up May 14, 2014
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Oh Snow You Didn't Mar 18, 2015
- E2 No Weddings and Ten Funerals Mar 25, 2015
- E3 Shopping While Black Apr 1, 2015
- E4 Voice Over Apr 8, 2015
- E5 Home Boyce Apr 15, 2015
- E6 Tell It Like It Isn't Apr 22, 2015
- E7 Be My Ballentine Apr 29, 2015
- E8 Wife of a Preacherman May 6, 2015
- E9 Who Let the Dog In? May 13, 2015
- E10 Mo' Momma, Mo' Problems May 20, 2015
- E11 Roar! May 27, 2015
- E12 Busting Boyce May 27, 2015
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Rev. Run Mar 30, 2016
- E2 Boyce's Choices Apr 6, 2016
- E3 Hangin' with Mr. Cupper Apr 13, 2016
- E4 Leader of the PAC Apr 20, 2016
- E5 Southern Discomfort Apr 27, 2016
- E6 Soul Train May 4, 2016
- E7 Sex, Lies, and Video Store May 11, 2016
- E8 This Mud's For You May 18, 2016
- E9 No Bingo, No Peace May 25, 2016
- E10 White Trash Jun 1, 2016
- E11 Numb and Number Jun 8, 2016
- E12 Boyce Don't Cry Jun 15, 2016
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, an R&B superstar turned minister.
Where does the series take place?
It starts in Las Vegas and moves to St. Louis, Missouri, where he leads his father's church.
What is the family composition?
He lives with his wife Lolli and daughter Lyric.
What genre and rating does the show have?
It is a comedy series with a TV‑PG rating.
What is the central conflict?
The family must adjust from a glamorous music career to a modest pastoral life.