The Soul Man: Season 5
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.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Rev. Run
Mar 30, 2016 · 30 min
After uncovering larger issues within city government, Boyce enters the mayoral race. Lolli worries that glasses will ruin her relationship.
Boyce's Choices
Apr 6, 2016 · 30 min
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.
Hangin' with Mr. Cupper
Apr 13, 2016 · 30 min
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.
Leader of the PAC
Apr 20, 2016 · 30 min
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.
Southern Discomfort
Apr 27, 2016 · 30 min
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
Soul Train
May 4, 2016 · 30 min
Lolli gets kicked off a wine train and makes Boyce have her back while Stamps helps Alicia cope with campaign stress.
Sex, Lies, and Video Store
May 11, 2016 · 30 min
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.
This Mud's For You
May 18, 2016 · 30 min
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.
No Bingo, No Peace
May 25, 2016 · 30 min
Mayor Saxby interferes with the Ballentines' lives as he takes away Barton's Bingo permit.
White Trash
Jun 1, 2016 · 30 min
Boyce tries to end the garbage strike, Alicia makes a surprising offer for Stamps, and Barton stretches himself too thin.
Numb and Number
Jun 8, 2016 · 30 min
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