The Soul Man

Episode 01

Lost in the Move

Jun 20, 2012 · 30 min

Only being in the ministry for a few weeks, Reverend Boyce Ballantine deals with the ups and downs of his church and family life. Boyce helps his wife Lolli get more customers for her salon. Boyce's daughter Lyric wants to have her sweet sixteen filmed for television.

Episode 02

Pastor Interference

Jun 27, 2012 · 30 min

Barton is spending all his time at Boyces house, so Boyce hires him as a senior advisor at the church, but quickly regrets the offer. Lolli thinks Barton needs a woman, and Lyric practices driving with Stamps.

Episode 03

The Ballentine Hands

Jul 4, 2012 · 30 min

The church choir director convinces Boyce to hire outside singers to rig their competition. Boyce struggles with the decision. Lolli hires Stamps as a hair washer at her salon but discovers that he's doing more than shampooing.

Episode 04

I Wanna Spend Time Witchoo

Jul 11, 2012 · 30 min

Boyce is excited to spend his birthday with Lolli; former neighbors interfere with the surprise party Lolli and the family have planned.

Episode 05

My Old Flame

Jul 18, 2012 · 30 min

Attending a funeral prompts Barton to announce his own last will and testament; Boyce is visited by his hot ex-girlfriend who is looking for more than just counseling.

Episode 06

Preacher's Block

Jul 25, 2012 · 30 min

When Boyce gets preacher's block, Lolli invites his old writing partner to help; Barton and Stamps lock themselves in Boyce's office while installing a new alarm system.

Episode 07

The God-Fathers

Aug 1, 2012 · 30 min

The punch gets spiked at Lolli's gathering for female parishioners. Boyce's church is under scrutiny by a clerical organisation.

Episode 08

J.C. Carpenter's Gospel Show

Aug 8, 2012 · 30 min

A former backup singer of Boyce's who also became a preacher—but at a much bigger church—decides to give up the spotlight and wants Boyce to break the news to his congregation. Meanwhile, Barton asks Lolli for romantic advice.

Episode 09

How to Be a Church Lady

Aug 15, 2012 · 30 min

Gossip about a church member's wife inadvertently reaches its subject; Barton changes his mind about Stamps' girlfriend when he realizes she cooks a fantastic breakfast.

Episode 10

Loving Las Vegas

Aug 22, 2012 · 30 min

A family trip to Las Vegas for rest and relaxation turns into anything but when Barton is tempted by sin, Lolli clashes with the church ladies, and Stamps steals Boyce's spot in a round of celebrity golf.

Episode 11

To Leave or Not to Leave

Aug 29, 2012 · 30 min

Barton makes plans to move to Florida after visiting his brother. Meanwhile, the Ballentines prepare for a big storm—and Barton's estranged wife—headed straight for St. Louis.

Episode 12

Momma's Home

Sep 5, 2012 · 30 min

In the first-season finale, a storm causes a blackout that coincides with the arrival of Barton's estranged wife, and Boyce tries to play peacemaker between her and his father.