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Soul Man(TV show/series, 1997-1998)

21min per episode | Genres: Comedy, Kids & Family

Scripted Reality in 2 seasons with 25 episodes

Soul ManRating: 5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Soul Man is an American sitcom starring Dan Aykroyd that aired on ABC from April 15, 1997 to May 26, 1998. A total of 25 half-hour episodes were produced over two seasons. The series premiered on April 15, 1997, and was picked up for a second season of 22 half-hour episodes after only three episodes aired for the first season. Despite ranking 29th in its 2nd and final season, it ended on May 26, 1998, with 25 half-hour episodes produced in total. A four-year-old Spencer Breslin made his TV debut and was a series regular for the three-episode-long 1997 first season, in which he played the youngest child of Aykroyd. The theme song was "Soul Man" written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. Aykroyd was closely associated with the song, having released a cover of it in 1979 with his band The Blues Brothers. ()
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Soul Man Seasons and Episodes

09/30/1997Season 2 - 22 episodes
#1 | 09/30/1997Mike's Awakening
Mike must spend a long time with a wealthy benefactor, leaving him with no time to deal with any others.
#2 | 10/07/1997Hello Todd, Hello Nancy, Goodbye Harley
Mike has his hands full with a new assistant minister, Todd Tucker, who counsels parishioners a bit too strictly by the Book for Mike's tastes. Also, a feisty, temporary-hire secretary with a lack of faith takes on the challenge of the church financial records. And if this weren't enough for any man, even a man of the cloth, to handle, Mike's pride and joy -- his vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle -- is stolen.
#3 | 10/21/1997The Lost Sheep Squadron
John Goodman guest stars as Captain Stan Hamel, an old Air Force buddy of Mike's. When Stan arrives at the Weber household feeling responsible for the death of a friend, he is unwilling to talk about his grief and instead looks to booze and partying for relief. Finally, Stan lets Mike help him with his pain and turns to God for strength and forgiveness. The episode also sees Andy getting his comeuppance (Finally!) for all his cheeky remarks. After making repeated jokes at Captain Stan's expense, Stan picks up Andy and throws him on the couch. He then comes around and holds Andy's arms down as Mike comes in and proceeds to tickle Andy silly as Andy laughs and begs for mercy!
#4 | 10/28/1997Trick and Treat
Todd disapproves of Mike and his participation in the pagan festival Halloween.
#5 | 11/04/1997Public Embarrassment and Todd's First Sermon
After much lobbying from Todd, Mike gives him the chance to do his first sermon, but they meet resistance from unexpected quarter, meanwhile Mike's fooling around starts to embarrass Kenny.
#6 | 11/18/1997Camping and Housekeepers
A new housekeeper comes to work for the Webers. The children just love her, but she causes a problem for Mike with her unconventional views about food.
#7 | 11/25/1997Three Priests and a Baby
Glenda asks Mike to let her pregnant friend to stay at his place for a while; however, it has the effect of starting a rumor about Mike being the real father of the baby.
#8 | 12/02/1997Attic Box Blues
Mike must deal with a man, who has left his wife at the altar, while at the time he is feeling for his dead wife. In the attic Meredith finds memorabilia from her parents' wedding which upsets Mike.
#9 | 12/16/1997Christmas Ruined My Life
Mike has to save a man from committing suicide on Christmas Eve.
#10 | 01/06/1998Yes Sir, That's My Baby
Mike's father comes to see him and announces that he is getting married.
#11 | 01/13/1998Holy Rollers
Mike meets Kenny's math teacher, and they are immediately attracted to each other. This causes some problems for Kenny.
#12 | 01/20/1998A Kiss is Just a Kiss
Mike takes Todd out for a night of bowling. Only Todd gets more than he bargains for when he kisses a girl he meets while there.
#13 | 02/10/1998The Stan Plan
Mike promises Fred he will take him to see Big Bird, but he forgets to buy the tickets. Stan has to hatch a plan to get them in.
#14 | 02/17/1998The Choir Boys
Todd volunteers to be the new junior choirmaster, with unexpected results.
#15 | 02/24/1998Todd and the Bod
Todd must overcome his fear or death to officiate at his first funeral; mike has his roommate ready to scream.
#16 | 04/14/1998Grabbed by an Angel
Mike fields questions from his parishioners and the public when Meredith claims an angel rescued her from a fall.
#17 | 04/21/1998Just the Three of Us
Todd informs Mike that Christine may be seeing someone else; Kenny and Andy conduct a neighborhood watch.
#18 | 04/28/1998Raising Heck
When Mike decides a prison program is more important than Todd getting a raise, Todd goes on strike. Meanwhile, Fred's vocabulary expands as Andy teaches him some not-so-popular phrases.
#19 | 05/05/1998The Good Shepherd
Mike accidentally lets Meredith's hamster out of the cage, which probably killed it, while everyone is unusually aggressive.
#20 | 05/12/1998Who Killed St. Shepherd?
Mike has to find out which one of his kids has broken the statue of St Stephen.
#21 | 05/19/1998Play Ball
Mike and Todd are both being considered for the position of the official Priest of the Detroit Tiger, and they become extremely competitive.
#22 | 05/26/1998Little Black Dress
Mike invites Christine for dinner, but creates a problem as the jealous support group Mike usually leads turns up alone with Todd.
04/15/1997Season 1 - 3 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 3 languages: German (DE), English (EN), Portuguese (PT)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 04/15/1997
Last episode released on: 05/26/1998
Director: Peter Bonerz
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Pastor Radical"

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