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The Soul Man: Season 5

12 episodes Premiered Mar 30, 2016
Previously on The Soul Man

Season 5 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Soul Man Season 4.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season 5 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 5: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (8): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S5·E1 Mytharc

Rev. Run

Mar 30, 2016

After uncovering larger issues within city government, Boyce enters the mayoral race. Lolli worries that glasses will ruin her relationship.

S5·E2 Core

Boyce's Choices

Apr 6, 2016

To avoid being part of the political machine, Boyce allows his family to run his campaign but must fire them and hire a professional following a series of failed events.

S5·E3 Mytharc

Hangin' with Mr. Cupper

Apr 13, 2016

Alicia reveals campaign damaging skeletons in the closet; Boyce must decide whether to fire a member of his church staff. Lolli tracks down leaked photos of her.

S5·E4 Core

Leader of the PAC

Apr 20, 2016

Lolli and Stamps leave out Alicia when they create a Super PAC to fund Boyce's campaign, but she must bail them out following a poorly planned casino event.

S5·E5 Core

Southern Discomfort

Apr 27, 2016

Alicia sets up a donor for Boyce and Lolli to help their fundraising efforts, but problems arise when Boyce spots a Confederate flag in the donor's house. Also: Stamps tries to pro

S5·E6 Core

Soul Train

May 4, 2016

Lolli gets kicked off a wine train and makes Boyce have her back while Stamps helps Alicia cope with campaign stress.

S5·E7 Core

Sex, Lies, and Video Store

May 11, 2016

Old neighbors crash a family evening that celebrates Boyce's first campaign commercial. Also: the family find out about the relationship between Stamps and Alicia.

S5·E8 Core

This Mud's For You

May 18, 2016

Mayor Saxby undercuts Boyce during a debate and Boyce wonders if he should do the same to him. Lolli briefly befriends the mayor's wife.

S5·E9 Core

No Bingo, No Peace

May 25, 2016

Mayor Saxby interferes with the Ballentines' lives as he takes away Barton's Bingo permit.

S5·E10 Core

White Trash

Jun 1, 2016

Boyce tries to end the garbage strike, Alicia makes a surprising offer for Stamps, and Barton stretches himself too thin.

S5·E11 Mytharc

Numb and Number

Jun 8, 2016

Boyce seeks an endorsement from Dr. Zagelman, but needs to get him to withdraw from the race to do so. Barton helps Stamps make a big decision and Alicia and Lolli realize Boyce ha