American Soul

While Soul Train has grown in popularity. Don deal with the stress of success. Meanwhile, Gerald is extorted by a former accomplice who now works for the Mob, Ruby.

Don struggles to get the respect from popular advertisers despite thepopularity of his show. After her return home to LA, Simone looks to rekindle her relationship with JT.

Don looks to salvage a performance with The Pointer Sisters despite June flying off the rails after an altercation with her paramour.

An eclectic Sly and The Family Stone bring their unusual pre-showpractices to set. Meanwhile in an effort to pull crossover audiences and advertisers to Soul Train, Brooks gets Don to book Elton on Soul Train, causing a rift between George and Don.

On the eve of their performance of Soul Train, James Brown loses his best musicians Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker. Don and Gerald help James getthem back while learning a lesson in humility.

Gerald's reliability is tested after a raid of the casino at the club. Ruby shows that she can be dependable pulling a top act for Soul Train when Gerald comes up short, leaving Don with a decision to make. JT makes a last effort to gain Aiya custody

Don rushes back home to Chicago after his son Raymond alerts him of an altercation with the neighbor. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of 206, Ruby looks to get revenge on Don and Gerald.

As Don battles with his raging migraines, he looks to secure a new talk show with the Network. After surviving their near death experience in 207,Simone and JT search for their own independence and win over Aiya's fosterparents. Gerald looks for Ruby