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Soul Food

Season 2 2001 - 2002
TV-14

  • 2001-06-27T14:00:00Z on Showtime
  • 1h
  • 20h (20 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Drama
Soul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired Wednesday nights on Showtime from June 28, 2000 to May 26, 2004. Created by filmmaker George Tillman, Jr. and developed for television by Felicia D. Henderson, Soul Food is based upon Tillman's childhood experiences growing up in Wisconsin, and is a continuation of his successful 1997 film of the same name. Having aired for 74 episodes, it is the longest running drama with a predominantly black cast in the history of North American prime-time television.

20 episodes

Season Premiere

2001-06-27T14:00:00Z

2x01 The Aftermath

Season Premiere

2x01 The Aftermath

  • 2001-06-27T14:00:00Z1h

Musical guest: Shirley Caesar

After a devastating car accident, Kenny and Bird are hospitalized while Maxine is left with a broken arm. Teri decides to take a leave of absence from the law firm to care for her siblings' three children. One of Kenny's friends who has been looking after his towing business suddenly quits and Maxine decides to take over until Kenny recovers. Brian, Teri's colleague, informs her that the partners want to know when she'll be returning to work. So she quickly decides to return to work only to resign after the partners refuse to make her partner. Damon still blames himself for the accident and Lem brings forth his anger towards him for nearly killing the family. Bird has a mild bladder problem. Meanwhile, Ahmad believes that he has a "baptism curse" and will not allow himself to get baptized unless he receives a sign.

2001-07-04T14:00:00Z

2x02 Welcome Home

2x02 Welcome Home

  • 2001-07-04T14:00:00Z1h

Musical guest: Kina

Kenny finally comes home from the hospital, but a little grumpy and frustrated. When Teri pitches in to look after the kids and Kenny, Kenny tells her that he doesn't need a babysitter. Maxine, covering for Kenny, believes that Lila, Kenny's assistant, has everything under control. When Teri offers to hire a nanny to watch the kids, she and Maxine have a falling out. Bird's bladder returns to normal, but she feels rejected by Lem. Ahmad shares his first kiss with his girlfriend Keisha and with his friend Callie. Damon continues to blame himself for the accident which jeopardizes his relationship with Teri.

2001-07-11T14:00:00Z

2x03 Who Do You Know?

2x03 Who Do You Know?

  • 2001-07-11T14:00:00Z1h

Bird and Maxine catch Lem and Kenny at a strip club when Lem takes Kenny along with him to relax. Upset, Bird decides to even the score by stripping to make Lem mad. Teri's ex-husband, Russell, pays her a surprise visit which makes Damon uneasy. Ahmad is paired up for a school report with a friend, but his so-called-friend wants him to do all the work while he plays around. Also, Josefina announces to Teri that she's getting married, but Teri's advice for Josefina to get a prenup could jeopardize the nuptials.

2001-07-18T14:00:00Z

2x04 God Bless the Child

2x04 God Bless the Child

  • 2001-07-18T14:00:00Z1h

Lem's mother, Lynette, attempts to re insert herself into her son's life. Teri tries group therapy. Tension begins to rise between Kenny and Maxine causing Ahmad to confront Kenny about his abusive treatment of Maxine. Also, Ahmad tries to apologize to Keisha.

2001-07-25T14:00:00Z

2x05 Sex and Money

2x05 Sex and Money

  • 2001-07-25T14:00:00Z1h

Damon loses Teri's trust when he tells her that he has slept with Christine and that he has a new job offer. Despite his injured back, Kenny is desperate to resume a normal sex life. Lem blows up when Bird comes home with a new car. Ahmad resorts to selling "bootleg" copies of pornographic videos to raise money for a coveted concert ticket.

Cousin Faith returns. Damon courts a college star basketball player as his first potential client. Despite a bitter rift, Teri agrees to represent Faith in a lawsuit. With Kenny back at work, Maxine reluctantly returns to her role as homemaker.

2001-08-08T14:00:00Z

2x07 Games People Play

2x07 Games People Play

  • 2001-08-08T14:00:00Z1h

Teri's budding romance with a high profile lawyer is tested when she finds herself opposing him in a heated court case. Kenny's addiction to painkillers sends his life into a tailspin. Lila reveals that she is in love with Kenny.

2001-08-15T14:00:00Z

2x08 Life Lessons

2x08 Life Lessons

  • 2001-08-15T14:00:00Z1h

Musical guest: Blu Cantrell

In her determination to win a case over her former employer, Teri is duped by a devious client, Darrell Hart. Damon resists his father's offer to invest in his sports management company. Ahmad resorts to bad grades in order to spend time with a beautiful young tutor.

2001-08-22T14:00:00Z

2x09 The Root

2x09 The Root

  • 2001-08-22T14:00:00Z1h

Lem's management style sets off a family inquisition. Teri and Damon come face-to-face at a company function. Ahmad worries about Teri's health. Bird suspects her male hair stylist, William, is sleeping with customers.

2001-08-29T14:00:00Z

2x10 Never Can Say Goodbye

2x10 Never Can Say Goodbye

  • 2001-08-29T14:00:00Z1h

Musical guest: Wynton Marsalis

Hardy Lester returns and sues the family to get his half of J & H Groceries back, Ahmad's basketball coach is fired when his good intentions are misconstrued. Teri and Damon have a final confrontation.

2001-09-05T14:00:00Z

2x11 I'm Afraid of Americans

2x11 I'm Afraid of Americans

  • 2001-09-05T14:00:00Z1h

The Joseph family deals with the impact of a violent race-related riot in their community. Lem tries to help a young drug dealer.

2001-09-12T14:00:00Z

2x12 Running As Fast As I Can

2x12 Running As Fast As I Can

  • 2001-09-12T14:00:00Z1h

Maxine runs for Alderman on a platform of issues relating to children despite family opposition. Meanwhile, Ahmdad tries to avoid a class trip but gets caught in a lie.

2001-09-19T14:00:00Z

2x13 Fly Away Home

2x13 Fly Away Home

  • 2001-09-19T14:00:00Z1h

Musical guest: Deborah Cox

Lem's delinquent cousin, Jack, comes to town to make amends. Teri fails in her efforts to keep a distance between herself and Damon. Bird's marriage is threatened when she gets a chance to go on tour with Deborah Cox and her band.

Lem becomes the key suspect when J & H Groceries is burned down. Kenny is torn between business and family demands. Meanwhile, Ahmad is roped into a fight to defend Keisha's honor.

2002-01-09T15:00:00Z

2x15 From Dreams to Nightmares

Damon's first client is a morally bankrupt young hockey player. Teri nearly throws Lem's arson case after undermining his attorney by going behind his back to seek a favor from an old friend in the DA's office. While Lem sits in jail, Ahmad learns a lesson about making the right choices in life.

2002-01-16T15:00:00Z

2x16 A Taste of Justice

2x16 A Taste of Justice

  • 2002-01-16T15:00:00Z1h

Determined to clear his name, Lem hooks up with Philky to find the arsonist that torched his store. Teri wins back a client but undermines her firm's good name. Kenny learns a lesson in sportsmanship. Damon lands an endorsement deal for his client.

2002-01-23T15:00:00Z

2x17 Help

2x17 Help

  • 2002-01-23T15:00:00Z1h

A sensual body massage results in an embarrassing rash for Bird and Lem. Kenny pitches for a bank loan in anticipation of a pending City Contract that could put the company on the map. Teri suffers a severe panic attack following a dispute with Ray Moore over the firing of a long time company employee. Damon's efforts to help Teri don't sit well with Christine.

Musical guest: India.Arie

Lem uses blackmail to rid his mother of her troublesome boyfriend. Kenny is rattled by his father's relationship with Lila. Bird is troubled by Lem's too-close relationship with his mother.

2002-02-06T15:00:00Z

2x19 In Transition

2x19 In Transition

  • 2002-02-06T15:00:00Z1h

Teri takes control of her personal life, but her professional life is in shambles. Reggie orders up a stripper to help Ahmad get over his break up with Keisha. Kenny's employees demand wage increases. Damon struggles to separate business from his distaste for his new client.

Season Finale

2002-02-13T15:00:00Z

2x20 This Must Be Love

Season Finale

2x20 This Must Be Love

  • 2002-02-13T15:00:00Z1h

Musical guest: Jon B.

For their anniversary, Maxine hopes to surprise Kenny with tickets to a concert by Jon B., and a weekend getaway to San Francisco-until she finds a letter from Lila to Kenny that suggests the two had an affair. Bird's female customer makes a pass at her. Damon goes to Teri for help after Christine reveals she's pregnant and later commits suicide when he dumps her.

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