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The Soul Man

The Soul Man

★ 6.0/10•2012•TV-PG•Comedy
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R&B superstar-turned-minister Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he gets the calling to go from soul singer to soul saver. Relocating to St. Louis with his wife, Lolli and his daughter, Lyric to take over the preaching duties in his father's church, his family is not exactly eager to give up the fabulous superstar life for a humble one.

StatusCanceled
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 20, 2012

Episodes

E130m

Lost in the Move

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.

Jun 20, 2012

E230m

Pastor Interference

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.

Jun 27, 2012

E330m

The Ballentine Hands

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.

Jul 4, 2012

E430m

I Wanna Spend Time Witchoo

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

Jul 11, 2012

E530m

My Old Flame

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.

Jul 18, 2012

E630m

Preacher's Block

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.

Jul 25, 2012

E730m

The God-Fathers

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

Aug 1, 2012

E830m

J.C. Carpenter's Gospel Show

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.

Aug 8, 2012

E930m

How to Be a Church Lady

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.

Aug 15, 2012

E1030m

Loving Las Vegas

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.

Aug 22, 2012

E1130m

To Leave or Not to Leave

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.

Aug 29, 2012

E1230m

Momma's Home

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.

Sep 5, 2012

Actors

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Reverend Boyce 'The Voice' Ballentine

Niecy Nash-Betts

Niecy Nash-Betts

Lolli Ballentine

Wesley Jonathan

Wesley Jonathan

Stamps Ballentine

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