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1. Unsung (2008– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A series that profiles some of the most influential, talented yet forgotten R&B, Soul and Gospel artists of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.

Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Steven Ivory, Dyana Williams, Nelson George

Votes: 394

2. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: James Brown & the First Family of Soul (1974)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

James Brown & The First Family Of Soul Featuring Fred Wesley & The JB's ruled this episode with the songs "Cold Sweat," "I Can't Stand It," "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag," "Hell," "Try Me," "... See full summary »

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, James Brown, Joe Cobb, Lyn Collins

Votes: 8

3. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Isley Brothers/Love Unlimited/Millie Jackson (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Isley Brothers performs "Lay Away" and "Pop That Thang". Love Unlimited performs "Walkin' in the Rain (with the One I Love) and "Fragile (Handle With Care)". Millie Jackson performs "Ask Me What You Want" & "My Man, A Sweet Man".

Director: Don Buccola | Stars: Don Cornelius, Albert Ebbs, The Isley Brothers, Millie Jackson

Votes: 8

4. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Four Tops/Jackie Wilson/Kool & the Gang (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Four Tops performed "A Simple Game" and "MacArthur Park". Jackie Wilson performed "Your Love Keeps Lifting me Higher and Higher" and "Love is Funny That Way". Kool & the Gang performed ... See full summary »

Director: Don Buccola | Stars: Don Cornelius, Pat Davis, Albert Ebbs, The Four Tops

Votes: 7

5. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Best of Soul Train: 1973-1974 (1974)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

A look Back at the best of Season 3, with a guest drop by Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight & The Pips

Votes: 18

6. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Al Green/Mel & Tim (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Al Green performs "You Ought to be with Me," "For the Good Times" and "Love and Happiness". Mel and Tim perform "Starting All Over Again" and "I May Not Be What You Want".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Joe Cobb, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis

Votes: 9

7. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Bill Withers/Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Bill Withers performs "Lonely Town, Lonely Street" "Lean on Me", "Use Me" and "Harlem". Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes perform "I Miss You" and "If You Don't Know Me By Now."

Director: Don Buccola | Stars: Don Cornelius, Pat Davis, Albert Ebbs, Harold Melvin

Votes: 9

8. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: James Brown (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

James Brown gets a Soul Train tribute here as he performs various hits like "Get On The Good Foot," "Soul Power," "Make It Funky," "Cold Sweat," "Try Me," "Hot Pants," "Get Up (I Feel Like ... See full summary »

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, James Brown, Lyn Collins, Carole Creekmore

Votes: 10

9. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Ohio Players/Ecstacy, Passion & Pain/B.T. Express (1974)

TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show

The Ohio Players performs "Jive Turkey," "Skin Tight" and "Heaven Must Be Like This". Ecstacy, Passion & Pain performs "Good Things Don't Last Forever" and "Ask Me". B.T. Express performs "Do It Til You're Satisfied".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Ecstacy Passion & Pain, B.T. Express

Votes: 7

10. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)

90 min | Music, Talk-Show

Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.

Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight

Votes: 384

11. The Grio Awards (2022 TV Special)

The Grio Awards is an award show celebrating film, music, comedy, television, sports, philanthropy, business, fashion, and innovators, whose many contributions positively impact America.

Director: Leon Knoles | Stars: Yolanda Adams, Erika Alexander, Byron Allen, Alena Analeigh

Votes: 18

12. Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998 TV Movie)

Documentary, Music

Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.

Director: Yvonne Smith | Stars: Diana Ross, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Shelly Berger

Votes: 96

13. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Gladys Knight & The Pips/Eddie Kendricks/The Honey Cone/Bobby Hutton (1971)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Gladys Knight and the Pips performed "Friendship Train" and "I Don't Wanna Do Wrong." Eddie Kendricks performed "It's So Hard for Me to Say Goodbye" and "I Did It All For You." The Honey ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Don Cornelius, Bruce Gerard Brown Jr., Gene Chandler, Dennis Coffey

Votes: 13

14. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Don Henley/Whitney Houston (1985)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

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Stars: Don Cornelius, Don Henley, Whitney Houston, Marsha Warfield

Votes: 7

15. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Gladys Knight & the Pips/Lamont Dozier (1974)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Gladys Knight and The Pips performed "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to me", "I Got to Use My Imagination", "On and On" and "Neither One Of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say ... See full summary »

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis, Lamont Dozier

Votes: 7

16. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Johnnie Taylor/The Undisputed Truth (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Johnnie Taylor performs "Who's Making Love?" "Stop Doggin' Me Around" and "Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone." The Undisputed Truth perform "Girl You're Alright" and "Mama I got a Brand New Thing (Don't Say No)."

Director: Don Buccola | Stars: Don Cornelius, Pat Davis, Albert Ebbs, Johnnie Taylor

Votes: 7

17. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Tower of Power/The Pointer Sisters/Tavares (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Tower Of Power performs "This Time It's Real," "So Very Hard To Go" and "What is Hip?". The Pointer Sisters perform "Yes We Can Can" and "Cloudburst". Tavares performs "Check it Out".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis, The Pointer Sisters

Votes: 7

18. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Dazz Band/Run-D.M.C. (1984)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

1st dance = Lovelite by O'Bryan [ #1 R&B ]. 2nd dance = Freakshow On The Dance Floor by The Bar-Kays [ #2 R&B ]. 1st lipsync performance = Rock Box by Run-D.M.C. [ #22 ]. 3rd dance = Don't ... See full summary »

Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Don Cornelius, Joe Cobb, The Dazz Band, David Lautrec

Votes: 7

19. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Miracles/Herbie Hancock/Yvonne Fair (1974)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Miracles performed "Do It Baby" and "What is a Heart Good For". Herbie Hancock performed "Chameleon" and "Watermelon Man". Yvonne Fair performed "Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On" and "Walk Out the Door If You Wanna".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Yvonne Fair, William Griffin

Votes: 8

20. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Lou Rawls/Otis Clay/The Peaches (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Lou Rawls performs "His Song Shall be Sung". Otis Clay performs "Trying to Live My Life without you". The Peaches performs "In My Heart" and "You Couldn't Have Been Thinking About Me".

Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Don Cornelius, Otis Clay, Albert Ebbs, The Peaches

Votes: 9

21. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Chi-Lites/Bloodstone/New York City (1974)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Chi-Lites performs "You Got to Be the One" and "That's How Long". Bloodstone performs "That's Not How It Goes" and "I Need Time". New York City performs "Happiness Is" and "Love is What You Make It".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Bloodstone, The Chi-Lites, New York City

Votes: 8

22. VH1 Rock Docs (2006–2014)
Episode: Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America (2010)

TV-PG | 64 min

An American documentary narrated by Terrence Howard about the groundbreaking television series "Soul Train (1971)" and how it became an iconic pop cultural phenomenon.

Directors: Amy Goldberg, J. Kevin Swain | Stars: Don Cornelius, Danyel Smith, Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King

Votes: 44

23. The 8th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest (2005 TV Special)

120 min | Family, Music

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Director: Michael Simon | Stars: Yolanda Adams, Shoshana Bean, Eric Benét, Mary J. Blige

Votes: 13

24. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Joe Tex/Gloria Lynne/The Independents (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Joe Tex perform "You Said a Bad Word". Gloria Lynne performs "Watermelon Man" and "I Wish You Love". The Independents performs "Just as Long as You Need Me".

Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Don Cornelius, Albert Ebbs, The Independents, Gloria Lynne

Votes: 7

25. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Gladys Knight & the Pips/The O'Jays/Major Lance (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Gladys Knight and the Pips perform "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and "Daddy Could Swear, I Declare." The O'Jays make their first appearance and perform "Deeper (In Love With You)" and ... See full summary »

Director: Don Buccola | Stars: Don Cornelius, Pat Davis, Albert Ebbs, Teresa Graves

Votes: 7

26. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Smokey Robinson/First Choice/Al Wilson (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Smokey Robinson performs "Just My Soul Responding," "Baby Come Close" and "Sweet Harmony". First Choice perform "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" and "Smarty Pants". Al Wilson performs "Show and Tell".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis, First Choice

Votes: 8

27. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Barry White/Love Unlimited/The Temprees (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Barry White performed "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby", "I've Got So Much to Give", "Never Never Gonna Give You Up". Love Unlimited performed "Love's Theme". The Temprees ... See full summary »

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Vicki Abercrombie, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis

Votes: 8

28. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Johnnie Taylor/Ann Peebles/Maceo and the Macs (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Johnnie Taylor performed "I Believe in You (You Believe in me)", "Cheaper to Keep Her" and "One Thing Wrong With My Woman". Ann Peebles performed "I Can't Stand the Rain" and "(I Feel Like)... See full summary »

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis, Maceo Parker

Votes: 7

29. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Spinners/The Independents/Leroy Hutson (1974)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Spinners performed "One of a Kind (Love Affair)", "Ghetto Child" and "Mighty Love". The Independents performed "The First Time We Met" and "Arise and Shine (Let's Get It On)". Leroy ... See full summary »

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis, Leroy Hutson

Votes: 7

30. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Stylistics/Bobby Womack/Undisputed Truth (1974)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Stylistics perform "Rockin' Roll Baby," "Betcha by Golly, Wow," and "You Make Me Feel Brand New". Bobby Womack performs "Lookin For A Love" and "Let It Hang Out (Point Of No Return)". The Undisputed Truth perform "Help Yourself".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis, The Stylistics

Votes: 8

31. Soul Train (1971–2006)

TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show

Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.

Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore

Votes: 682

32. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Chi-Lites/Edwin Starr/James Gadsen (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Chi-Lites performs "Oh Girl" and "The Coldest days of My Life". Edwin Starr performs "War" and "Dougle Agent O Soul".

Director: Don Buccola | Stars: Don Cornelius, The Chi-Lites, Albert Ebbs, James Gadson

Votes: 10

33. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The O'Jays/David Ruffin/Sylvia Robinson (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The O'Jays perform Backstabbers", "Love Train" and "Sunshine". David Ruffin performs "Blood Donors Needed" and "Common Man". Sylvia Robinson performed "Pillow Talk."

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis, Eddie Levert

Votes: 7

34. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Jackson 5 (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Jackson Five perform "Dancing Machine", "Don't Say Goodbye Again" and "Get It Together". Jermaine Jackson performs "You're In Good Hands". Michael Jackson performs "With a Child's Heart"

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Jackson 5, Jackie Jackson

Votes: 19

35. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Jackson 5 (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Jackson 5 perform "I Want You Back", "Little Bitty Pretty One," "Corner of the Sky" and "Lookin' Through the Windows". Jermaine Jackson performs "That's How Love is", "Daddy's Home", and "You're in Good Hands".

Director: Don Buccola | Stars: Don Cornelius, Joe Cobb, Pat Davis, Albert Ebbs

Votes: 19

36. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Curtis Mayfield/The Honey Cone/The Persuaders (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Curtis Mayfield performs "Move on Up" and "Get Down". The Honey Cone performs "Stick Up" and "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show". The Persuaders performs "Thin Line Between Love and Hate" and "Love Gonna Pack Up".

Director: Don Buccola | Stars: Don Cornelius, Pat Davis, Albert Ebbs, Honey Cone

Votes: 7

37. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Chi-Lites/Joe Tex/The Originals (1971)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Chi-Lites performs "For God Sakes, Give More Power to the People" and "Have you Seen Her". Joe Tex performs "Give the Baby Anything the Baby Wants" and "Bad Feet". The Originals performs "Baby I'm for Real" and "Keep Me".

Director: Don Buccola | Stars: Don Cornelius, The Chi-Lites, Pat Davis, Albert Ebbs

Votes: 11

38. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Spinners/Sisters Love (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Spinners performs "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" and "How Could I Let You Get Away". Sisters Love perform "(I Could Never Make) A Better Man than You" and "Give Me Your Love".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis, Diana Puskas

Votes: 7

39. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Best of Soul Train (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

A look back on the best of Season 2 of Soul Train.

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Carole Creekmore

Votes: 15

40. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Supremes/Lloyd Price (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Supremes perform "Floy Joy," "Bad Weather", "Stoned Love" and "I Guess I'll Miss the Man". Lloyd Price performs "Just for Baby" and "Love Music".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis, Lynda Laurence

Votes: 7

41. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Billy Preston/Rufus/George McCrae/Franklin Ajaye (1974)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Billy Preston performs "Struttin'" and "Nothing For Nothing". Rufus performs "Tell me Something Good" and "You Got the Love". George McCrae performs "Rock Me Baby".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Vicki Abercrombie, Franklyn Ajaye, Carole Creekmore

Votes: 16

42. Unsung (2008– )
Episode: Full Force (2012)

TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music

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Stars: Paul Anthony, B-Fine, Don Cornelius, Charlene Curry

Votes: 13

43. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

A streetwise, poor young man from Philadelphia is sent by his mother to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion.

Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali

Votes: 144,897

44. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Isley Brothers/Luther Ingram (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Isley Brothers perform "It's Too Late", "Work to Do" and "Pop That Thang". Luther Ingram perform "If Loving You is Wrong, I Don't Wanna Be Right" and "My Honey and Me".

Director: Don Buccola | Stars: Don Cornelius, Heshimu Cumbuka, Pat Davis, Albert Ebbs

Votes: 9

45. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Tyrone Davis/Lyn Collins (1972)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Tyrone Davis perform "Turn Back the Hands of Time" and "If You Had a Change in Mind". Lyn Collins perform "Think (About It)" and "Me And My Baby Got A Good Thing Going."

Directors: Don Buccola, B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Elgin Baylor, Lyn Collins, Pat Davis

Votes: 9

46. Just Our Luck (1983)

30 min | Comedy, Fantasy

A modern city guy gains a genie: a hip, wisecracking Black guy named Shabu.

Stars: T.K. Carter, Richard Gilliland, Ellen Maxted, Rod McCary

Votes: 46

47. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Curtis Mayfield/The Main Ingredient/Hank Ballard (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Curtis Mayfield performs "Superfly," "I'm Your Pusherman" and "Freddie's Dead". The Main Ingredient performs "Everybody Plays The Fool" and "You've Got To Take It (If You Want It)". Hank Ballard performs "From The Love Side".

Directors: Don Buccola, B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Hank Ballard, Carole Creekmore, Albert Ebbs

Votes: 8

48. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Impressions/Tyrone Davis/Billy Preston (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Impressions perform Preacher Man" and "Lost". Tyrone Davis performs "Change In Mind" and "Without You in My Life". Billy Preston performs "Will it Go Round in Circles?"

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Tyrone Davis, The Impressions

Votes: 7

49. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: The Intruders/Foster Sylvers (1973)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

The Intruders perform "I'll Always Love My Mama" and "I Wanna Know Your Name". Foster Sylvers performs "Misdemeanor" and "Hey Little Girl".

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, The Intruders, Diana Puskas

Votes: 8

50. Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode: Tyrone Davis/Hugh Masekela/Black Ivory (1974)

TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show

Tyrone Davis performs "There It Is" and "What Comes Up (Must Come Down)". Hugh Masekela performs "Jungle Jim" and "Rekpete". Black Ivory performs "What Goes Around (Comes Around)."

Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Stuart Bascombe, The Black Ivory, Carole Creekmore

Votes: 7