The Soul Man 2012
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- June 20, 2012
- Last Aired
- June 15, 2016
- Format
- 5 seasons · 54 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E6 "Bride and Prejudice" (★ 1/10)
- Created By
- Cedric the Entertainer, Suzanne Martin
- Network
- TV Land
- Where to Stream
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
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
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 11 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 54 episodes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- TV Land
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
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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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Lost in the Move Mytharc Jun 20, 2012
- E2 Pastor Interference Core Jun 27, 2012
- E3 The Ballentine Hands Core Jul 4, 2012
- E4 I Wanna Spend Time Witchoo Core Jul 11, 2012
- E5 My Old Flame Core Jul 18, 2012
- E6 Preacher's Block Core Jul 25, 2012
- E7 The God-Fathers Core Aug 1, 2012
- E8 J.C. Carpenter's Gospel Show Core Aug 8, 2012
- E9 How to Be a Church Lady Core Aug 15, 2012
- E10 Loving Las Vegas Core Aug 22, 2012
- E11 To Leave or Not to Leave Mytharc Aug 29, 2012
- E12 Momma's Home Mytharc Sep 5, 2012
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Get Thee Behind Me Mytharc Jun 19, 2013
- E2 My Brother's Keeper Core Jun 26, 2013
- E3 Daddy and Mommy Dearest Core Jul 10, 2013
- E4 Love Thy Neighbor Core Jul 17, 2013
- E5 The Punching Preacher Core Jul 24, 2013
- E6 Bride and Prejudice Core Jul 31, 2013
- E7 Save the Last Dance for Me Core Aug 7, 2013
- E8 Boyce in the Hood Core Aug 14, 2013
- E9 Music and Lyric Mytharc Aug 21, 2013
- E10 Revelations Mytharc Aug 28, 2013
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 All the Way Live Mytharc Mar 26, 2014
- E2 Obama Drama Core Apr 2, 2014
- E3 Brother, Can You Spare a Kidney? Core Apr 9, 2014
- E4 Oh My Goddy Core Apr 16, 2014
- E5 Back in the Day Core Apr 23, 2014
- E6 Daddy Issues Core Apr 30, 2014
- E7 My Sweet Lord Mytharc May 7, 2014
- E8 Moving On Up Mytharc May 14, 2014
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Oh Snow You Didn't Mytharc Mar 18, 2015
- E2 No Weddings and Ten Funerals Core Mar 25, 2015
- E3 Shopping While Black Core Apr 1, 2015
- E4 Voice Over Core Apr 8, 2015
- E5 Home Boyce Core Apr 15, 2015
- E6 Tell It Like It Isn't Core Apr 22, 2015
- E7 Be My Ballentine Core Apr 29, 2015
- E8 Wife of a Preacherman Core May 6, 2015
- E9 Who Let the Dog In? Core May 13, 2015
- E10 Mo' Momma, Mo' Problems Core May 20, 2015
- E11 Roar! Mytharc May 27, 2015
- E12 Busting Boyce Mytharc May 27, 2015
Season 5 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Rev. Run Mytharc Mar 30, 2016
- E2 Boyce's Choices Core Apr 6, 2016
- E3 Hangin' with Mr. Cupper Mytharc Apr 13, 2016
- E4 Leader of the PAC Core Apr 20, 2016
- E5 Southern Discomfort Core Apr 27, 2016
- E6 Soul Train Core May 4, 2016
- E7 Sex, Lies, and Video Store Core May 11, 2016
- E8 This Mud's For You Core May 18, 2016
- E9 No Bingo, No Peace Core May 25, 2016
- E10 White Trash Core Jun 1, 2016
- E11 Numb and Number Mytharc Jun 8, 2016
- E12 Boyce Don't Cry Mytharc 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.
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