List of Soul Train episodes explained

This is a list of episodes for the musical variety show Soul Train. Soul Train premiered on WCIU-TV on August 17, 1970, as a live show airing weekday afternoons. Beginning as a low-budget affair, in black and white, the first episode of the program featured Jerry Butler, The Chi-Lites, and The Emotions as guests.[1] The show would air in Syndication from October 2, 1971, to March 25, 2006. The dates shown are original air dates, but some dates are approximate because in the 1970s, most syndication markets did not get the episodes at the same time, so the dates shown are the first airings of the episodes. This is also a list for the Best of Soul Train reruns that aired from 2006 until the show's cancellation in September 2008. The dates shown are the first airings of the episodes.[2] [3] [4]

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
PremiereFinale
130October 2, 1971April 22, 1972
237September 9, 1972August 11, 1973
339August 25, 1973July 20, 1974
439September 7, 1974June 21, 1975
539August 23, 1975June 19, 1976
639August 21, 1976May 14, 1977
739August 20, 1977May 13, 1978
840August 19, 1978May 19, 1979
932September 15, 1979June 14, 1980
1032September 20, 1980June 20, 1981
1132September 19, 1981July 10, 1982
1224October 16, 1982July 16, 1983
1328October 15, 1983June 23, 1984
1432September 22, 1984June 29, 1985
1528October 5, 1985June 21, 1986
1632September 20, 1986June 20, 1987
1732September 19, 1987June 25, 1988
1832September 24, 1988June 24, 1989
1932September 23, 1989June 23, 1990
2032September 22, 1990June 22, 1991
2132September 21, 1991June 20, 1992
2232September 26, 1992June 26, 1993
2332October 23, 1993June 25, 1994
2432September 24, 1994June 24, 1995
2532September 23, 1995June 22, 1996
2631October 26, 1996May 24, 1997
2732September 20, 1997June 20, 1998
2832September 19, 1998June 19, 1999
2932September 18, 1999June 17, 2000
3032September 16, 2000June 30, 2001
3128October 13, 2001July 6, 2002
3232September 14, 2002June 21, 2003
3328October 11, 2003June 26, 2004
3424October 9, 2004June 25, 2005
3516November 5, 2005March 25, 2006
3656December 9, 2006December 29, 2007
3738January 5, 2008September 20, 2008

Season 1 (1971–1972)

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The first theme song was the 1962 recording of "Hot Potatoes", performed by King Curtis; the song used for the bumpers was "Familiar Footsteps" by Gene Chandler.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
11Gladys Knight & the Pips, Eddie Kendricks, The Honey Cone, Bobby HuttonOctober 2, 1971
22Charlie Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Band, Carla Thomas, General CrookOctober 9, 1971
33Chairmen of the Board, Rufus Thomas, Laura LeeOctober 16, 1971
44The Staple Singers, Freda PayneOctober 23, 1971
55Bill Withers, Al Green, Viola WillsOctober 30, 1971
66Lou Rawls, The 100 Proof, The EmotionsNovember 6, 1971
77Martha & the Vandellas, The Intruders, G.C. CameronNovember 13, 1971
88Friends of Distinction, Clarence CarterNovember 20, 1971
99The Chambers Brothers, The Five StairstepsNovember 27, 1971
1010Jr. Walker & the All Stars, Bobby Womack, Thelma HoustonDecember 4, 1971
1111Jean Knight, The Delfonics, Maurice Jackson, Ralfi PaganDecember 11, 1971
1212The Chi-Lites, Joe Tex, The OriginalsDecember 18, 1971
1313Gene Chandler, Simtec & Wylie, The Free MovementDecember 25, 1971
1414B.B. King, O.C. Smith, Patrice HollowayJanuary 1, 1972
1515Dennis Coffey, The Detroit Emeralds, Jesse JamesJanuary 8, 1972
1616Little Richard, The Undisputed Truth, Nolan F. PorterJanuary 15, 1972
1717Curtis Mayfield, The Honey Cone, The PersuadersJanuary 22, 1972
1818The Impressions, Merry Clayton, The Three DegreesJanuary 29, 1972
1919The Dells, Kim Weston, Luther IngramFebruary 5, 1972
2020Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager, Joe Tex, Hodges, Smith, James & CrawfordFebruary 12, 1972
2121Al Green, The Whispers, Denise LaSalleFebruary 19, 1972
2222The Four Tops, Jackie Wilson, Kool & the GangFebruary 26, 1972
2323Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Ohio Players, Garland GreenMarch 4, 1972
2424Rufus Thomas, The Bar-Kays, Laura LeeMarch 11, 1972
2525The Chi-Lites, Edwin Starr, James GadsenMarch 18, 1972
2626Wilson Pickett, Curtis Mayfield, War, Soul Train Dance Contest (Special Guest: Fred Williamson)March 25, 1972
2727Joe Tex, Gloria Lynne, The IndependentsApril 1, 1972
2828Lou Rawls, Otis Clay, The PeachesApril 8, 1972
2929The Isley Brothers, Love Unlimited, Millie JacksonApril 15, 1972
3030Ike & Tina Turner, Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee EagerApril 22, 1972

Season 2 (1972–1973)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
131Bobby Womack, The Bar-Kays, Candi Staton (Special Guest: Fred Williamson)September 9, 1972
232The Isley Brothers, Luther Ingram (Special Guests: Melba Moore & Heshimu)September 16, 1972
333Gladys Knight & the Pips, The O'Jays, Major Lance (Special Guests: Teresa Graves & Brock Peters)September 23, 1972
434Eddie Kendricks, The Whispers (Special Guest: Bill Russell)September 30, 1972
535The Jackson 5 featuring Jermaine JacksonOctober 7, 1972
636Johnnie Taylor, The Undisputed TruthOctober 14, 1972
737Bill Withers, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes (Special Guest: Denise Nicholas)October 21, 1972
838Billy Preston, Laura Lee, Johnny Williams (Special Guest: Jim Brown)October 28, 1972
939Joe Simon, The Sylvers, Billy Paul (Special Guest: Wallace Terry)November 4, 1972
1040Friends of Distinction, The Persuaders, Doug Gibbs (Special Guest: William Marshall)November 11, 1972
1141.The Temptations, King Floyd (Special Guest: Cicely Tyson)November 18, 1972
1242.The Intruders, Betty Wright, True Reflection (Special Guest: George Kirby)December 16, 1972
1343.Billy Paul, Barbara Mason, AnacostiaDecember 23, 1972
1444.Tyrone Davis, Lyn Collins (Special Guest: Elgin Baylor)December 30, 1972
1545.Curtis Mayfield, The Main Ingredient, Hank Ballard (Special Guest: Vonetta McGee)January 6, 1973
1646.Stevie Wonder, The Moments, Fully Guaranteed (Special Guest: Judy Pace)January 13, 1973
1747.Johnny Nash, Billy Butler & Infinity, Brighter Side of DarknessJanuary 27, 1973
1848.The Dramatics, Syl Johnson, The Smith ConnectionFebruary 3, 1973
1949.James Brown, Lyn CollinsFebruary 10, 1973
2050.The Four Tops, Otis Clay, Special Guests: James Brown & Teddy Brown, Soul Train Dance Contest SemifinalsFebruary 17, 1973
2151.The Spinners, Sisters LoveFebruary 24, 1973
2252.Al Green, Mel & TimMarch 3, 1973
2353.Friends of Distinction, Timmy Thomas, The Independents (Special Guest: Richard Pryor)March 10, 1973
2454.The Chi-Lites, The Honey Cone, G.C. Cameron (Special Guest: Pam Grier)March 31, 1973
2555.The Impressions, Tyrone Davis, Billy Preston (Special Guests: Diana Ross & Brenda Sykes)April 7, 1973
2656.Aretha Franklin (Special Guest: Cecil Franklin)April 14, 1973
2757.The O'Jays, David Ruffin, SylviaApril 21, 1973
2858.The Sylvers, Ronnie Dyson, Archie Bell & the Drells (Special Guest: Rosey Grier)April 28, 1973
2959.The Manhattans, Lyn Collins, Lee Auston (Special Guest: James Brown)May 5, 1973
3060.The Supremes, Lloyd PriceMay 12, 1973
3161.Bobby Womack, The Whispers, Thelma HoustonMay 19, 1973
3262.Little Anthony & the Imperials, Edwin Starr, The ValentinosMay 26, 1973
3363.Bill Withers (Special Guest: Steve Manning)June 16, 1973
3464.The Miracles, Chuck Jackson, The Jackson Sisters (Special Guest: Smokey Robinson)June 23, 1973
3565.Chairmen of the Board, Charles Mann, Sylvia (Special Guest: Jeffrey Bowen)June 30, 1973
3666.Chuck Berry, Maxayan, Willie Hutch (Special Guest: Max Julien)July 7, 1973
3767."The Best of Soul Train" featuring James Brown, The Jackson 5, Chuck Berry, The O'Jays, The Temptations, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield,
The Supremes, Teddy Brown, The Four Tops, and Stevie Wonder
August 11, 1973

Season 3 (1973–1974)

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Starting with episode 76, the show's theme was changed to "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", written by Gamble and Huff and performed by MFSB and the Three Degrees.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
168.The Intruders, Foster Sylvers (Introduced by Edmund & Ricky Sylvers)August 25, 1973
269.The Whispers, Mandrill, September 1, 1973
370.Fred Wesley & the JB's, Lyn Collins, The Sly, the Slick and the WickedSeptember 8, 1973
471.The SylversSeptember 15, 1973
572.The Isley Brothers, Betty Wright, Jr. Walker & the All-StarsSeptember 22, 1973
673.Eddie Kendricks, The Dramatics, RufusSeptember 29, 1973
774.B.B. King, The MomentsOctober 6, 1973
875.The Four Tops, Bloodstone, Lee CharlesOctober 13, 1973
976.Barry White, Love Unlimited, The Temprees (Special Guest: Lola Falana)October 27, 1973
1077.The Jackson 5November 3, 1973
1178.Curtis Mayfield, Millie Jackson, Natural FourNovember 10, 1973
1279.Tower of Power, The Pointer Sisters, TavaresNovember 17, 1973
1380.Smokey Robinson, First Choice, Al WilsonNovember 24, 1973
1481.The Temptations, G.C. CameronDecember 1, 1973
1582.Bobby Bland, Ashford & Simpson, Barbara Jean EnglishDecember 8, 1973
1683.Johnnie Taylor, Ann Peebles, Maceo & the MacksDecember 15, 1973
1784.Eddie Kendricks, The Persuaders, Eddie FloydDecember 22, 1973
1885.Billy Preston, Creative Source, Eric MercuryJanuary 5, 1974
1986.Johnny Nash, Kool & the Gang, The OriginalsJanuary 12, 1974
2087.The 5th Dimension, Willie HutchJanuary 26, 1974
2188.Johnny Mathis, The DellsFebruary 9, 1974
2289.Marvin Gaye, The WhispersFebruary 16, 1974
2390.Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Billy Paul, Maxine WeldonFebruary 23, 1974
2491.Jerry Butler, The Delfonics, Cecil ShawMarch 2, 1974
2592.Curtis Mayfield, The Main Ingredient, BloodstoneMarch 30, 1974
2693.Al Green, The ImpressionsApril 6, 1974
2794.The Stylistics, Bobby Womack, The Undisputed TruthApril 13, 1974
2895.The Four Tops, Blue Magic, Barbara MasonApril 20, 1974
2996.Eddie Kendricks, The Dramatics, Martha ReevesApril 27, 1974
3097.Gladys Knight & the Pips, Lamont DozierMay 4, 1974
3198.Sylvia Robinson, The Moments, Ecstasy, Passion & PainMay 11, 1974
3299.The Spinners, The Independents, Leroy HutsonMay 18, 1974
33100.Bill Withers, The Soul Children, Melvin Van PeeblesMay 25, 1974
34101.Tyrone Davis, Hugh Masekela, Black IvoryJune 1, 1974
35102.The Staple Singers, Bunny SiglerJune 8, 1974
36103.Kool & the Gang, Al Wilson, Natural FourJune 15, 1974
37104.The O'Jays, Ramsey LewisJune 22, 1974
38105.Sly & the Family Stone, The TrammpsJune 29, 1974
39106."The Best of Soul Train"July 20, 1974

Season 4 (1974–1975)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1107.Billy Preston, Rufus, George McCraeSeptember 7, 1974
2108.James Brown and the First Family of Soul, Fred Wesley & the JBs, Lyn Collins, Sweet CharlesSeptember 14, 1974
3109.Johnnie Taylor, The Joneses, Syreeta WrightSeptember 21, 1974
4110.The Miracles, Herbie Hancock, Yvonne FairSeptember 28, 1974
5111.Michael Jackson, MDLTOctober 5, 1974
6112.The Four Tops, New Birth, Creative SourceOctober 12, 1974
7113.The Chi-Lites, Bloodstone, New York CityOctober 19, 1974
8114.Ashford & Simpson, Tavares, Little BeaverOctober 26, 1974
9115.The 5th Dimension, Al Wilson, Formula IV, Special Guest: Marc GordonNovember 2, 1974
10116.The Ohio Players, Ecstasy, Passion & Pain, B.T. ExpressNovember 9, 1974
11117.Nancy Wilson, Johnny Bristol, Mighty Clouds of JoyNovember 16, 1974
12118.The Moments, Labelle, Carl CarltonDecember 7, 1974
13119.The Isley BrothersDecember 14, 1974
14120.Jose Feliciano, Minnie Riperton, The Dynamic SuperiorsDecember 21, 1974
15121.Johnny Nash, The Commodores, Lonnie YoungbloodDecember 28, 1974
16122.Bobby Womack, Latimore, The Kay-GeesJanuary 4, 1975
17123.Graham Central Station, Zulema, Leon HaywoodJanuary 11, 1975
18124.Ike & Tina Turner, Lonette McKeeJanuary 18, 1975
19125.David Ruffin, Shirley Brown, 9th Creation, The LockersJanuary 25, 1975
20126.Tower of Power, Hues Corporation, Garland GreenFebruary 1, 1975
21127.The Crusaders, The WhispersFebruary 8, 1975
22128.Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Gino Vannelli, BohannonFebruary 15, 1975
23129.Kool & the Gang, Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, The Jackson SistersFebruary 22, 1975
24130.Jimmy Ruffin, Buddy Miles, The ManhattansMarch 1, 1975
25131.Lou Rawls, The Main Ingredient, Gloria ScottMarch 8, 1975
26132.Bobby Bland, Tavares, Lyn Collins, Fred Wesley & SteamMarch 15, 1975
27133.Bloodstone, Carol Douglas, Syl JohnsonMarch 22, 1975
28134.B.B. King, The Younghearts, People's ChoiceMarch 29, 1975
29135.Al GreenApril 5, 1975
30136.Blue Magic, Sister Sledge, Major HarrisApril 12, 1975
31137.The Dramatics, Barbara Mason, Ben E. KingApril 19, 1975
32138.Eddie Kendricks, L.T.D., The WatersApril 26, 1975
33139.Melba Moore, Eddie Harris, Bunny SiglerMay 3, 1975
34140.Dionne Warwick, Greg Perry, The FuturesMay 10, 1975
35141.Elton John, Mandrill, Comedian: Karl GrigsbyMay 17, 1975
36142.Barry White, Love Unlimited OrchestraMay 24, 1975
37143.Curtis Mayfield, Leroy Hutson, Natural FourJune 7, 1975
38144.Smokey Robinson, Betty WrightJune 14, 1975
39145.Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The Southshore Commission (Guest Host: Richard Pryor)June 21, 1975

Season 5 (1975–1976)

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With the start of this season, Soul Train instituted a new theme: "Soul Train '75" by The Soul Train Gang.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1146.The Supremes, Willie HutchAugust 23, 1975
2147.Johnny Bristol, The BlackbyrdsAugust 30, 1975
3148.Joe Simon, Millie Jackson, Choice FourSeptember 6, 1975
4149.The New Birth, Blue Magic, Bobby MooreSeptember 13, 1975
5150.The Impressions, Rance Allen Group, Soul Train Dance ContestSeptember 20, 1975
6151.Eddie Kendricks, Tavares, Comedian: Paul MooneySeptember 27, 1975
7152.The Pointer Sisters, B.T. Express, Ralph CarterOctober 4, 1975
8153.The O'Jays, Little Milton, Special Guest: Cholly AtkinsOctober 11, 1975
9154.Labelle, Creative SourceOctober 18, 1975
10155.Minnie Riperton, Twenty First CenturyOctober 25, 1975
11156.Ramsey Lewis, Fantastic FourNovember 1, 1975
12157.The Spinners, Merry ClaytonNovember 8, 1975
13158.War, The Main IngredientNovember 15, 1975
14159.Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Esther PhillipsNovember 22, 1975
15160.The Miracles, Poison, Quincy Jones (Special Guest: Nat Adderley)November 29, 1975
16161.Average White Band, The Undisputed TruthDecember 6, 1975
17162.Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, David RuffinDecember 13, 1975
18163.Freda Payne, The WhispersDecember 20, 1975
19164.Billy Preston, The SylversDecember 27, 1975
20165.David Bowie, Faith, Hope and Charity, Jeff PerryJanuary 3, 1976
21166.The Temptations, Edwin StarrJanuary 10, 1976
22167.The Staple Singers, Bobby WomackJanuary 17, 1976
23168.The Jackson 5January 24, 1976
24169.The Dells, BloodstoneJanuary 31, 1976
25170.Bill Withers, The Soul Train GangFebruary 7, 1976
26171.The Jimmy Castor Bunch, Leon Haywood, The Southshore CommissionFebruary 14, 1976
27172.The Commodores, George McCraeFebruary 21, 1976
28173.Joe Tex, The Chi-Lites, Comedian: Tom DreesenFebruary 28, 1976
29174.Wilson Pickett, Betty Wright, The ModulationsMarch 6, 1976
30175.Eddie Kendricks, The TempreesMarch 13, 1976
31176.Johnnie Taylor, Donna SummerMarch 20, 1976
32177.The Supremes, Al WilsonMarch 27, 1976
33178.The Dramatics, Dorothy Moore, Leon ThomasApril 3, 1976
34179.Kool & The Gang, Ashford & Simpson, Ronnie McNeirMay 1, 1976
35180.The Delfonics, D.J. RogersMay 8, 1976
36181.Billy Paul, The TrammpsMay 15, 1976
37182.Archie Bell & the Drells, Brass ConstructionMay 22, 1976
38183.Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, The Checkmates, The Booty PeopleJune 12, 1976
39184.The 5th Dimension, The Brothers Johnson, Pat LundyJune 19, 1976

Season 6 (1976–1977)

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Starting with the ninth episode, Soul Train has a new theme song: "Soul Train '76" by The Soul Train Gang.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1185.Johnnie Taylor, The TymesAugust 21, 1976
2186.The Sylvers, Sun, Special Guest: Frankie CrockerAugust 28, 1976
3187.Melba Moore, The WhispersSeptember 4, 1976
4188.The O'Jays, Thelma HoustonSeptember 11, 1976
5189.D.J. Rogers, The Lockers, Soul Train National Dance ContestSeptember 18, 1976
6190.Labelle, Brother to BrotherSeptember 25, 1976
7191.The Spinners, David RuffinOctober 2, 1976
8192.Jermaine Jackson, Tata VegaOctober 9, 1976
9193.The Emotions, The Rimshots, The Ritchie FamilyOctober 16, 1976
10194.Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., Deniece WilliamsOctober 23, 1976
11195.The Undisputed Truth, Impact, Carol DouglasOctober 30, 1976
12196.The Four Tops, Vicki Sue RobinsonNovember 6, 1976
13197.Aretha Franklin, Ronnie DysonNovember 13, 1976
14198.The Manhattans, Brass Construction, Rose RoyceNovember 20, 1976
15199.K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Dee Dee BridgewaterNovember 27, 1976
16200.The Ohio Players, Johnny BristolDecember 4, 1976
17201.Average White Band, The Soul Train GangDecember 11, 1976
18202.O.C. Smith, Dorothy MooreDecember 18, 1976
19203.The Moments, Donna SummerDecember 25, 1976
20204.The Supremes, Al Hudson & the Soul PartnersJanuary 1, 1977
21205.The Sylvers, Donald Byrd & the BlackbyrdsJanuary 8, 1977
22206.Billy Paul, BrickJanuary 15, 1977
23207.Lou Rawls, L.T.D.January 22, 1977
24208.Billy Preston, Brenda PaytonJanuary 29, 1977
25209.Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, The ImpressionsFebruary 5, 1977
26210.The Commodores, Thelma HoustonFebruary 12, 1977
27211.The Dramatics, Randy Crawford, Crown Heights AffairFebruary 19, 1977
28212.Ashford & Simpson, Bootsy's Rubber BandFebruary 26, 1977
29213.Latimore, Shalamar, Crown Heights AffairMarch 5, 1977
30214.Natalie Cole, Arthur PrysockMarch 12, 1977
31215.Al Green, Fatback BandMarch 19, 1977
32216.Melba Moore, Joe TexMarch 26, 1977
33217.Roy Ayers Ubiquity, Lonnie Liston Smith, Gwen McCraeApril 2, 1977
34218.B.T. Express, Letta Mbulu, EnchantmentApril 9, 1977
35219.Archie Bell & the Drells, BrainstormApril 16, 1977
36220.Teddy Pendergrass, Double ExposureApril 23, 1977
37221.Smokey Robinson, LakesideApril 30, 1977
38222.Marvin GayeMay 7, 1977
39223.Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Side EffectMay 14, 1977

Season 7 (1977–1978)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1224.O.C. Smith, Hot, FloatersAugust 20, 1977
2225.Jermaine Jackson, SwitchAugust 27, 1977
3226.The O'Jays/ Al Jarreau / TruthSeptember 3, 1977
4227.Johnny Guitar Watson, The WhispersSeptember 10, 1977
5228.Tyrone Davis, Dorothy MooreSeptember 17, 1977
6229.The Dramatics, Tata VegaSeptember 24, 1977
7230.The Emotions, Maze featuring Frankie BeverlyOctober 1, 1977
8231.Lamont Dozier, Phyllis Hyman, High InergyOctober 8, 1977
9232.Smokey Robinson, Dee Dee SharpOctober 15, 1977
10233.Tavares, David OliverOctober 22, 1977
11234.Johnnie Taylor, Millie JacksonOctober 29, 1977
12235.Teddy Pendergrass, Rose RoyceNovember 5, 1977
13236.Barry White, Love UnlimitedNovember 12, 1977
14237.Lou Rawls, The Ritchie FamilyNovember 19, 1977
15238.The Manhattans, Kellee PattersonNovember 26, 1977
16239.Deniece Williams, Mother's FinestDecember 3, 1977
17240.Ashford & Simpson, Ronnie DysonDecember 10, 1977
18241.The Spinners, Hodges, James & SmithDecember 17, 1977
19242.Brick/ Sister SledgeDecember 24, 1977
20243.Philippé Wynne, Side Effect, Al Hudson & the Soul PartnersDecember 31, 1977
21244.Brothers Johnson, Foster SylversJanuary 7, 1978
22245.Freda Payne, Ronnie Laws, Morris JeffersonJanuary 14, 1978
23246.The Sylvers, Lawrence Hilton-JacobsJanuary 21, 1978
24247.Bill Withers, OdysseyJanuary 28, 1978
25248.L.T.D., Michael HendersonFebruary 4, 1978
26249.The Temptations, William Bell, Pattie BrooksFebruary 11, 1978
27250.War, Eloise LawsFebruary 18, 1978
28251.Billy Preston, Esther PhillipsFebruary 25, 1978
29252.Lonnie Jordan, Brass Construction, Pattie BrooksMarch 4, 1978
30253.The Four Tops, Con Funk ShunMarch 11, 1978
31254.Bobby Womack, Denise LaSalleMarch 18, 1978
32255.Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., Cheryl Barnes, StargardMarch 25, 1978
33256.Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Roy AyersApril 1, 1978
34257.Johnny Mathis, Deniece WilliamsApril 8, 1978
35258.Enchantment, Wild Cherry, Bunny SiglerApril 15, 1978
36259.Herb Alpert & Hugh Masekela, AalonApril 22, 1978
37260.The 5th Dimension, MandrillApril 29, 1978
38261.Smokey Robinson, Patti AustinMay 6, 1978
39262.Cuba Gooding, Lenny WilliamsMay 13, 1978

Season 8 (1978–1979)

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Soul Train has a new theme this season, starting with episode 267: "Soul Train Theme '79" by The Hollywood Disco Jazz Band and The Waters.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1263.The O'Jays, Etta JamesAugust 19, 1978
2264.Brothers Johnson, The DellsAugust 26, 1978
3265.The Emotions, Randy Jackson, Hal Jackson's Talented Teen"September 2, 1978
4266.The Sylvers, Kenny Brawner & Raw SugarSeptember 9, 1978
5267.Earth Wind & Fire (in concert)/ Heaven & EarthSeptember 16, 1978
6268.Rose Royce, D.J. RogersSeptember 23, 1978
7269.Peabo Bryson, StargardSeptember 30, 1978
8270.Larry Graham & Graham Central Station, Charles JacksonOctober 7, 1978
9271.The Whispers, Gil Scott-Heron, Evelyn "Champagne" KingOctober 14, 1978
10272.Melba Moore, Michael HendersonOctober 21, 1978
11273.Freda Payne, Atlantic StarrOctober 28, 1978
12274.The Trammps, Shalamar, Norma Jean WrightNovember 4, 1978
13275.Frankie Valli, Creme D'CocaNovember 11, 1978
14276.Jerry Butler, Rick JamesNovember 18, 1978
15277.Lenny Williams, Mother's Finest, Cheech & ChongNovember 25, 1978
16278.Johnny Guitar Watson, Jean CarneDecember 2, 1978
17279.Stylistics, SunDecember 9, 1978
18280.Barry White, Danny PearsonDecember 16, 1978
19281.Switch, The McCrarysDecember 23, 1978
20282.The Temptations, Randy BrownDecember 30, 1978
21283.Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., LakesideJanuary 6, 1979
22284.Roy Ayers & Ubiquity, Sarah DashJanuary 13, 1979
23285.Gene Chandler, ChicJanuary 20, 1979
24286.Brass Construction, Peaches & Herb, Captain SkyJanuary 27, 1979
25287.The JacksonsFebruary 3, 1979
26288.Pattie Brooks, David OliverFebruary 10, 1979
27289.Joe Simon, Cheryl LynnFebruary 17, 1979
28290.Edwin Starr, The Jimmy Castor Bunch, Grace JonesFebruary 24, 1979
29291.Bonnie Pointer, Dan HartmanMarch 3, 1979
30292.Gino Vannelli, Gloria Gaynor, Spotlight Dance routine: Cheryl Song & Randy ThomasMarch 10, 1979
31293.The Bar-Kays, Arpeggio, Spotlight Dance Routine: Janice Carr & Abe ClarkMarch 17, 1979
32294.Isaac Hayes, Tasha ThomasMarch 24, 1979
33295.Instant Funk, CerroneMarch 31, 1979
34296.Billy Preston & Syreeta Wright, Chuck Brown & The Soul SearchersApril 7, 1979
35297.Curtis Mayfield, Linda Clifford, Keith BarrowApril 14, 1979
36298.Amii Stewart, Boney MApril 21, 1979
37299.Hamilton Bohannon, The RaesApril 28, 1979
38300.Third World, Danny PearsonMay 5, 1979
39301.Tyrone Davis, Gary's GangMay 12, 1979
40302.Carrie Lucas, GQ, The Gap Band, Spotlight Dance Routine: Sherri Foster & Vince CarlosMay 19, 1979

Season 9 (1979–1980)

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Starting with episode 319, the theme changed to a prototype of "Up on Soul Train" by The Waters.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1303."A Tribute to Minnie Riperton"
(featuring Stevie Wonder, Wintley Phipps, Lorraine Fields and Larry Vickers)
September 15, 1979
2304.Deniece Williams, Apollo, Professional Dance Routine: Frances Lee Morgan and Michael PetersSeptember 22, 1979
3305.Shalamar, Tata VegaSeptember 29, 1979
4306.Bonnie Pointer, SwitchOctober 6, 1979
5307.David Ruffin, HeatwaveOctober 13, 1979
6308.Rick James & the Stone City Band, Teena Marie, Spotlight Dance Routine: Larry "Bobcat" JeffriesOctober 20, 1979
7309.Billy Preston, Creme D'CocaOctober 27, 1979
8310.The Bar-Kays, McFadden & Whitehead, Spotlight Dance Routine: Jeffrey Daniel & The EclipseNovember 3, 1979
9311.Herb Alpert, DynastyNovember 10, 1979
10312.Salute to Smokey Robinson, Keith & DarrellNovember 17, 1979
11313.The Whispers, Vernon Burch, Comedian: Tom DreesenNovember 24, 1979
12314.Salute to Aretha FranklinDecember 1, 1979
13315.The CommodoresDecember 8, 1979
14316.Johnnie Taylor, LakesideDecember 15, 1979
15317.WarFebruary 2, 1980
16318.Chic, High Inergy, Comedian: Dick GregoryFebruary 9, 1980
17319.Lou Rawls, Narada Michael WaldenMarch 1, 1980
18320.Shalamar, The Gap BandMarch 8, 1980
19321.The Whispers, Patrice RushenMarch 15, 1980
20322.L.T.D., Cheryl LynnMarch 22, 1980
21323.Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Brass ConstructionMarch 29, 1980
22324.Sister Sledge, Randy BrownApril 5, 1980
23325.The Spinners, Con Funk ShunApril 12, 1980
24326.Captain & Tennille, The Ritchie Family (Introduction by Jacques Morali), Dance Routine: The Electric BoogaloosApril 19, 1980
25327.Stephanie Mills, Roy AyersApril 26, 1980
26328.Village People, Side EffectMay 3, 1980
27329.Jermaine Jackson, DramaticsMay 10, 1980
28330.Salute to Gladys Knight & the PipsMay 17, 1980
29331.Ray, Goodman & Brown, Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio, Spotlight Dance Routine: Kirk WashingtonMay 24, 1980
30332.Salute to The Temptations, Syreeta WrightMay 31, 1980
31333.Leon Haywood, L.A. BoppersJune 7, 1980
32334.Salute to Barry WhiteJune 14, 1980

Season 10 (1980–1981)

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Soul Train institutes a new theme: "Up on Soul Train" by R&B group The Whispers.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1335Brothers Johnson, Rockie Robbins, Dance Showdown: Bobcat vs. Mr. XSeptember 20, 1980
2336L.T.D., Seventh Wonder, Kurtis BlowSeptember 27, 1980
3337Larry Graham, Irene CaraOctober 4, 1980
4338Rick James, The S.O.S. BandOctober 11, 1980
5339Tyrone Davis, Teena Marie, Comedian: Tom DreesenOctober 18, 1980
6340Teddy Pendergrass, The Jones GirlsOctober 25, 1980
7341Cameo, Edmund Sylvers, Special Guest: Kim FieldsNovember 1, 1980
8342Michael Henderson, La Toya JacksonNovember 8, 1980
9343Shalamar, MtumeNovember 15, 1980
10344Lakeside, Geraldine HuntNovember 22, 1980
11345Lenny Williams, Yellow Magic OrchestraNovember 29, 1980
12346Ray, Goodman & Brown, GentlyDecember 6, 1980
13347Al Green, The Dells, Soul Train History Book: LaBelleJanuary 10, 1981
14348Dynasty, Tierra, Soul Train History Book: Marvin GayeJanuary 17, 1981
15349The Stylistics, Spyro Gyra, Soul Train History Book: The Four TopsJanuary 24, 1981
16350The Chi-Lites, Patrice Rushen, Soul Train History Book: Lou RawlsJanuary 31, 1981
17351Deniece Williams, The Gap Band, Soul Train History Book: Curtis MayfieldMarch 7, 1981
18352The Bar-Kays, Yarbrough & Peoples, Robert WintersMarch 14, 1981
19353The Pointer Sisters, Con Funk Shun, Soul Train History Book: Billy PaulMarch 21, 1981
20354The Whispers, Carrie LucasMarch 28, 1981
21355Rufus, Dee Dee SharpApril 4, 1981
22356Billy Preston, LakesideApril 11, 1981
23357Shalamar, Teena MarieApril 18, 1981
24358A Taste of Honey, Jerry Knight, Soul Train History Book: David RuffinApril 25, 1981
25359Sister Sledge, Atlantic StarrMay 2, 1981
26360The Spinners, Skyy, Comedian: Arsenio HallMay 9, 1981
27361Sugarhill Gang, Patrice Rushen, Spotlight Dance routine: Shabba DooMay 16, 1981
28362Betty Wright, Funkadelic, Soul Train History Book: Joe TexMay 23, 1981
29363Bill Withers, Side Effect, Special Guests: Leon & Jayne KennedyMay 30, 1981
30364Jermaine Jackson, T-Connection, Comedian: Marsha WarfieldJune 6, 1981
31365Rick James, Brenda RussellJune 13, 1981
32366Cameo, MantraJune 20, 1981

Season 11 (1981–1982)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1367Barry White, Glodean WhiteSeptember 19, 1981
2368Phyllis Hyman, Carl Carlton, Mike WeaverSeptember 26, 1981
3369Deniece Williams, Richard "Dimples" FieldsOctober 3, 1981
4370Brothers Johnson, La Toya JacksonOctober 10, 1981
5371Salute to Rick James, Soul Train History Book: Rick JamesOctober 17, 1981
6372The Four Tops, Stacy Lattisaw, Comedian: Arsenio HallOctober 24, 1981
7373José Feliciano, Stone City BandOctober 31, 1981
8374Brick, Frankie Smith, Soul Train History Book: The SupremesNovember 7, 1981
9375Patti LaBelle, The Time, Comedian: James Wesley JacksonNovember 14, 1981
10376George Benson, Patti Austin, Soul Train History Book: The FloatersNovember 21, 1981
11377The Spinners, Bobby Womack, Special Guests: Hal Jackson's Talented TeensDecember 12, 1981
12378Rockie Robbins, SlaveDecember 19, 1981
13379Skyy, O'Bryan, Comedians: Tim O'Brien and Ken SevaraJanuary 9, 1982
14380L.T.D., James IngramJanuary 16, 1982
15381Syreeta, ZoomJanuary 23, 1982
16382Salute to Diana RossJanuary 30, 1982
17383Irene Cara, Andraé CrouchMarch 27, 1982
18384Al Jarreau, AurraApril 3, 1982
19385The Whispers, Mary WellsApril 10, 1982
20386The Chi-Lites, Bill Summers & Summers HeatApril 17, 1982
21387Tribute to Smokey Robinson, Bettye LavetteApril 24, 1982
22388Sister Sledge, Ray Parker Jr., Soul Train History Book: Smokey RobinsonMay 1, 1982
23389Lakeside, Sheree BrownMay 8, 1982
24390George Duke, D-TrainMay 15, 1982
25391War, O'Bryan, Soul Train History Book: Chairmen of the BoardMay 22, 1982
26392Ronnie Dyson, The Dazz Band, Ebony Fashion Fair modelsMay 29, 1982
27393Al Green, Third WorldJune 5, 1982
28394Deniece Williams, Junior, Soul Train History Book: Ben E. KingJune 12, 1982
29395Cameo, Patrice Rushen, Soul Train History Book: Marvin GayeJune 19, 1982
30396Bobby Womack, The Gap BandJune 26, 1982
31397The O'Jays, Gene ChandlerJuly 3, 1982
32398A Taste of Honey, Jeffrey Osborne, Soul Train History Book: Al GreenJuly 10, 1982

Season 12 (1982–1983)

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After Episode 410, production went on hiatus due to Don Cornelius having a major brain surgery, and the show was rerun for 16 weeks. Starting with episode 411, the new theme is "Soul Train's a Comin'" by O'Bryan, which began the new episodes that Don produced upon his return to the show.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1399A Tribute to Joe Tex, Special Guest & Co-Host: Barry WhiteOctober 16, 1982
2400Evelyn "Champagne" King, Glen Edward Thomas, Alice ArthurOctober 23, 1982
3401A Salute to Jermaine Jackson, DeBargeOctober 30, 1982
4402Larry Graham, The BusboysNovember 6, 1982
5403Salute to Lionel Richie, Ozone, Special Guests: Hal Jackson's Talented TeensNovember 13, 1982
6404Jerry Butler, Daryl Hall & John OatesNovember 20, 1982
7405Luther Vandross, Cheryl LynnNovember 27, 1982
8406Johnnie Taylor, TavaresDecember 4, 1982
9407Chuck Mangione, Howard Johnson, Soul Train History Book: Aretha FranklinDecember 11, 1982
10408Michael McDonald, Janet Jackson, Music Video: Stevie WonderDecember 18, 1982
11409The Time, Magic Lady, Soul Train History Book: David BowieDecember 25, 1982
12410Vanity 6, Carl Carlton, Soul Train History Book: Frankie ValliJanuary 1, 1983
13411The Bar-Kays, O'Bryan, Special Guests: Los Angeles Lakers featuring Magic Johnson and Norm NixonApril 30, 1983
14412The Gap Band, Yarbrough & Peoples, Robert "Goodie" WhitfieldMay 7, 1983
15413DeBarge, Champaign, Soul Train History Book: Ramsey LewisMay 14, 1983
16414Evelyn "Champagne" King, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Soul Train History Book: Sylvia, Special Guest: B.B.D. BananaMay 21, 1983
17415Angela Bofill, Con Funk Shun, Soul Train History Book: Herb AlpertMay 28, 1983
18416The Temptations, Anita Baker, Music Video: PrinceJune 4, 1983
19417June 11, 1983
20418Deniece Williams, Kiddo, Soul Train History Book: Captain & TennilleJune 18, 1983
21419The Whispers, Nona Hendryx, Soul Train History Book: Gladys Knight & the PipsJune 25, 1983
22420Lakeside, High Inergy, Soul Train History Book: The 5th DimensionJuly 2, 1983
23421Thelma Houston, The System, Soul Train History Book: Blue MagicJuly 9, 1983
24422O'Bryan, Imagination[5] July 16, 1983

Season 13 (1983–1984)

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At the start of this season, a remixed version of "Soul Train's a Comin' (Party Down)" is used as the theme.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1423Manhattans, Philip Bailey, Soul Train History Book: Kool & the GangOctober 15, 1983
2424Jeffrey Osborne, Midnight Star, Special Guest: T. K. CarterOctober 22, 1983
3425Al Green, Planet PatrolOctober 29, 1983
4426The S.O.S. Band, Mary Jane Girls/Soul Train History Book: Jackie WilsonNovember 5, 1983
5427The Gap Band, Michael SembelloNovember 12, 1983
6428Sister Sledge, Lillo Thomas, Music Video: Gladys Knight and the PipsNovember 19, 1983
7429Jennifer Holliday, Klique, Soul Train History Book: Jermaine JacksonNovember 26, 1983
8430The Manhattan Transfer, Kashif, Music Video: Lionel RichieDecember 3, 1983
9431Herbie Hancock, DeBargeDecember 10, 1983
10432Kool & the Gang, Tavares, Special Guests: Hal Jackson and Talented Teen Winner: Delise JonesDecember 17, 1983
11433The Commodores, Anita Baker, Music Video: Herbie HancockDecember 24, 1983
12434Atlantic Starr, James Ingram, Soul Train History Book: Tower of PowerDecember 31, 1983
13435Cheryl Lynn, Con Funk ShunJanuary 14, 1984
14436Ray Parker Jr., New Edition, Music Video : Michael Jackson & Paul McCartneySay Say SayFebruary 11, 1984
15437Evelyn "Champagne" King, D-TrainFebruary 18, 1984
16438Tom Tom Club, Howard JohnsonFebruary 25, 1984
17439Teena Marie, Womack & Womack, Music Video: The PoliceMarch 31, 1984
18440Patti LaBelle, J. BlackfootApril 7, 1984
19441Bobby Womack, ShannonApril 14, 1984
20442The Pointer Sisters, Bobby NunnApril 21, 1984
21443Shalamar, Nona Hendryx, Music Video: Daryl Hall & John OatesApril 28, 1984
22444Tribute to Dionne Warwick, NYC BreakersMay 5, 1984
23445Dennis Edwards, Newcleus, Music Video: "Weird Al" YankovicMay 12, 1984
24446Yarbrough & Peoples, Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny GillMay 19, 1984
25447O'Bryan, Reel 2 Real, Music Video: Culture ClubMay 26, 1984
26448The O'Jays, The RomanticsJune 9, 1984
27449The Dazz Band, Run-D.M.C., Music Video: Huey Lewis and the News, Special Guest: Jesse PeralezJune 16, 1984
28450Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., The Deele, Kim FieldsJune 23, 1984

Season 14 (1984–1985)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1451O'Bryan, New Edition, Ollie & JerrySeptember 22, 1984
2452Lakeside, Vanity, Music Video: O'BryanSeptember 29, 1984
3453Cameo, Billy Ocean, Music Video: Sheila E.October 6, 1984
4454Stephanie Mills, Richard "Dimples" Fields, Special Guest: Michael WinslowOctober 13, 1984
5455Joyce Kennedy, Randy Hall, Music Video: The JacksonsOctober 20, 1984
6456Jeffrey Osborne, Alicia Myers, Mr. TOctober 27, 1984
7457Lillo Thomas, Cherrelle, Music Video: The Fat BoysNovember 3, 1984
8458Janet Jackson, Beau Williams, Comedian: Brad SandersNovember 10, 1984
9459Thelma Houston, Krystol, Music Video: Lionel RichieNovember 17, 1984
10460Berlin, The Controllers, Music Video: Chaka KhanNovember 24, 1984
11461Dan Hartman, Champaign, Music Video: Tina TurnerDecember 1, 1984
12462Herb Alpert, Rodney Saulsberry, Music Video: Billy OceanDecember 8, 1984
13463Donna Summer, The Staple Singers, Hal Jackson's Talented Teen WinnerDecember 15, 1984
14464The Temptations, The Fat Boys, Music Video: MadonnaJanuary 5, 1985
15465Teena Marie and Ronnie McNeir, Whodini, Music Video: Daryl Hall & John OatesJanuary 12, 1985
16466New Edition, Rebbie Jackson, Music Video: Kool & the GangJanuary 26, 1985
17467Rockwell, Redd FoxxFebruary 2, 1985
18468The Commodores, Eugene WildeFebruary 9, 1985
19469Shalamar, Dreamboy, Music Video: Billy OceanFebruary 23, 1985
20470Bonnie Pointer, Thomas McClaryMarch 2, 1985
21471The Gap Band, Sam Harris, Music Video: Glenn FreyMarch 16, 1985
22472Johnnie Taylor, Klymaxx, Music Video: SadeMarch 23, 1985
23473Jesse Johnson, LeVertMarch 30, 1985
24474Ray, Goodman & Brown, Glenn JonesApril 6, 1985
25475Sheena Easton, Mary Jane Girls, Music Video: The CommodoresApril 13, 1985
26476Don Henley, Whitney HoustonApril 20, 1985
27477Atlantic Starr, Greg PhillinganesMay 25, 1985
28478The Four Tops, Spandau BalletJune 1, 1985
29479Shannon, Alexander O'NealJune 8, 1985
30480Natalie Cole, Ready for the WorldJune 15, 1985
31481Womack & Womack, Pennye Ford, Music Video: Phil CollinsJune 22, 1985
32482Carrie Lucas, Steve Arrington, Music Video: Harold FaltermeyerJune 29, 1985

Season 15 (1985–1986)

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The program moved its taping location to Hollywood Center Studios, from its previous location at the Charlie Chaplin Studios; the show would remain there through season 22.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1483Go West, Rosie Gaines, Music Video: Aretha FranklinOctober 5, 1985
2484Sheila E., Five Star, Music Video: Dire StraitsOctober 12, 1985
3485Dennis Edwards, 9.9October 19, 1985
4486Cheryl Lynn, a-haOctober 26, 1985
5487Ready for the World, Starpoint, Music Video: Paul YoungNovember 2, 1985
6488Rick Dees, U.T.F.O.November 9, 1985
7489New Edition, Lushus Daim and the Pretty VainNovember 16, 1985
8490The System, Durrell ColemanNovember 23, 1985
9491Cameo, Michael McDonaldNovember 30, 1985
10492Sheena Easton, Bernard WrightDecember 7, 1985
11493The Thompson Twins, The Jets, Doug E. FreshDecember 14, 1985
12494Stephanie Mills, Howard JonesDecember 21, 1985
13495New Edition, Rosie GainesMarch 8, 1986
14496Klymaxx, Jack Wagner, Music Video: Wham!March 15, 1986
15497Five Star, LL Cool JMarch 22, 1986
16498Janet Jackson, Atlantic Starr, Music Video: Billy OceanMarch 29, 1986
17499The Gap Band, Force M.D.'sApril 5, 1986
18500Zapp, Meli'sa Morgan, Lisa Lisa and Cult JamApril 12, 1986
19501Johnnie Taylor, Yarbrough & Peoples, Full ForceApril 19, 1986
20502Culture Club, Cherrelle, Alexander O'NealApril 26, 1986
21503Little Richard, Animotion, Colonel AbramsMay 3, 1986
22504Morris Day, Tramaine Hawkins, Eddie "E.T." TownsMay 10, 1986
23505Al Green, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Music Video: Sly FoxMay 17, 1986
24506Roy Ayers, The Pet Shop BoysMay 24, 1986
25507Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, Eugene WildeMay 31, 1986
26508Starpoint, The Dramatics, EboJune 7, 1986
27509The S.O.S. Band, Jermaine Stewart, JuicyJune 14, 1986
28510Philip Bailey, The ControllersJune 21, 1986

Season 16 (1986–1987)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1511Midnight Star, Gavin Christopher, Music Video: Michael McDonaldSeptember 20, 1986
2512Howard Hewett, Shirley Jones, Music Video: Janet JacksonSeptember 27, 1986
3513Oran "Juice" Jones, The Whitehead Brothers, Special Guests: The Los Angeles RaidersOctober 4, 1986
4514James Ingram, LeVert, Music Video: Lionel RichieOctober 11, 1986
5515Jean Carne, Glenn JonesOctober 18, 1986
6516Run–D.M.C., Genobia Jeter, Special Guest: Dick Anthony WilliamsOctober 25, 1986
7517Melba Moore, Freddie Jackson, Beau WilliamsNovember 1, 1986
8518Millie Jackson, WhodiniNovember 8, 1986
9519Anita Baker, Gregory Abbott, Special Guest: Troy BeyersNovember 15, 1986
10520Luther VandrossNovember 22, 1986
11521Timex Social Club, Krystol, Music Video: Kool and The GangNovember 29, 1986
12522Ready for the World, Rebbie Jackson, Music Video: Cameo (band)December 6, 1986
13523Klymaxx, Club Nouveau, Bobby BrownDecember 13, 1986
14524Al Jarreau, VestaDecember 20, 1986
15525Jody Watley, Jeff Lorber featuring Karyn White and Michael Jeffries, Special Guest: Tim ReidDecember 27, 1986
16526Loose Ends, George HowardJanuary 3, 1987
17527O'Bryan, Beastie Boys, Music Video: Robbie NevilMarch 7, 1987
18528James Cleveland, Grace Jones, The Rose BrothersMarch 14, 1987
19529Rose Royce, Chico DeBarge, Music Video: Jody WatleyMarch 21, 1987
20530Little Richard, Miki HowardMarch 28, 1987
21531Duran Duran, Stacy LattisawApril 4, 1987
22532Starpoint, Shirley MurdockApril 11, 1987
23533Bunny DeBarge, The System, GeorgioApril 18, 1987
24534Howard Hewett, Donna Allen, Special Guest: Todd DavisApril 25, 1987
25535Nona Hendryx, Robert Brookins, Music Video: Herb AlpertMay 2, 1987
26536Stephanie Mills, SurfaceMay 9, 1987
27537Lillo Thomas, Rainy DavisMay 16, 1987
28538R. J.'s Latest Arrival, James "D-Train" WilliamsMay 23, 1987
29539Natalie Cole, Robbie Nevil, Millie ScottMay 30, 1987
30540Deniece Williams, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Kenny GJune 6, 1987
31541The Whispers, 4 By Four, Carrie McDowellJune 13, 1987
32542Cheryl Lynn, Lakeside, The Cover GirlsJune 20, 1987

Season 17 (1987–1988)

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Soul Train introduces a new theme song: "TSOP '87" by George Duke (vocalized by Howard Hewett).

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1543Jody Watley, LeVertSeptember 19, 1987
2544Shalamar, Alexander O'NealSeptember 26, 1987
3545Five Star, Babyface, Music Video: MadonnaOctober 3, 1987
4546Atlantic Starr, La La, Giorge PettusOctober 10, 1987
5547Anita Pointer, Chico DeBarge, Regina BelleOctober 17, 1987
6548Barry White, Shanice WilsonOctober 24, 1987
7549Marlon Jackson, Madame XOctober 31, 1987
8550DeBarge, Jonathan ButlerNovember 7, 1987
9551Freddie Jackson, Whodini, Lace (American group)November 14, 1987
10552LL Cool J, Meli'sa Morgan, StingNovember 21, 1987
11553ABC, Colonel Abrams, Eric B & RakimNovember 28, 1987
12554The Jets, Kashif, Public EnemyDecember 5, 1987
13555Full Force, Angela Winbush, The ControllersJanuary 9, 1988
14556Smokey Robinson, Pretty Poison, classic clip: Smokey Robinson (1982)January 16, 1988
15557Ray Parker Jr., Shanice Wilson, Miles JayeJanuary 23, 1988
16558The Deele, Georgio, Pebbles, Hal Jackson's Talented Teens WinnerJanuary 30, 1988
17559Vanity, Kool Moe Dee, Angela Winbush and Ronald IsleyMarch 5, 1988
18560Lou Rawls, Heavy D and the Boyz, Miki HowardMarch 12, 1988
19561Peabo Bryson with Regina Belle, Rebbie Jackson, Keith SweatMarch 19, 1988
20562Stacy Lattisaw, Salt-N-Pepa, Tony TerryMarch 26, 1988
21563The Whispers, Miles Jaye, Joyce SimsApril 2, 1988
22564Gladys Knight & the Pips, de'KrashApril 9, 1988
23565David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks, Dana Dane, Special Guest: Morris DayApril 16, 1988
24566Howard Hewett, Club Nouveau, Michael CooperApril 23, 1988
25567Pebbles, Jermaine Stewart, The Bus BoysApril 30, 1988
26568Stephanie Mills, Force MD'sMay 7, 1988
27569Evelyn "Champagne" King, Brownmark, SherrickMay 14, 1988
28570Hindsight, Mantronix, Pepsi & ShirlieMay 21, 1988
29571Teena Marie, Junior, GuyMay 28, 1988
30572Gregory Abbott, Siedah Garrett, Al B. SureJune 4, 1988
31573Melba Moore, Narada Michael WaldenJune 18, 1988
32574New Edition, Johnny Kemp, Bobby BrownJune 25, 1988

Season 18 (1988–1989)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1575Thomas Dolby, Vanessa Williams, Tony TerrySeptember 24, 1988
2576The O'Jays, New Kids on the BlockOctober 1, 1988
3577Johnny Mathis, Nia Peeples, Tracie SpencerOctober 8, 1988
4578New Edition, Paula AbdulOctober 15, 1988
5579The Commodores, Brenda Russell, The BoysOctober 22, 1988
6580Deniece Williams, Midnight Star, KiaraOctober 29, 1988
7581Jeffrey Osborne, The Mac Band, Giant StepsNovember 5, 1988
8582November 12, 1988
9583Ready for the World, Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Billy AlwaysNovember 19, 1988
10584Sheena Easton, Howard Huntsberry, Sweet ObsessionNovember 26, 1988
11585Keith Sweat, Surface, EPMDDecember 3, 1988
12586LeVert, James "D-Train" Williams, Special Guest: Gregory HinesDecember 10, 1988
13587The Boys, Breathe, Desiree ColemanJanuary 14, 1989
14588Chaka Khan Tribute/ Fishbone, Cameo: Arsenio HallJanuary 21, 1989
15589George Benson, Guy, Cameo: Keenen Ivory WayansJanuary 28, 1989
16590Starpoint, Cherrelle, Robert Brookins & Stephanie MillsFebruary 4, 1989
17591El DeBarge, Vesta Williams, TroopMarch 11, 1989
18592Midnight Star, Gerald Alston, Kiara & Shanice WilsonMarch 18, 1989
19593Betty Wright, K-9 Posse, TodayMarch 25, 1989
20594George Duke, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Marcus LewisApril 1, 1989
21595Milli Vanilli, Was (Not Was), Z-LookeApril 8, 1989
22596Skyy, Desiree Coleman, ApolloniaApril 15, 1989
23597Ashford & Simpson, Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, Johnny KempApril 22, 1989
24598Georgio, The Bar-Kays, Tone LocApril 29, 1989
25599E.U., Grady Harrell, Joyce "Fenderella" Irby with Doug E. FreshMay 6, 1989
26600Third World, Donna AllenMay 13, 1989
27601The Manhattan Transfer, René Moore, LateashaMay 20, 1989
28602Wendy & Lisa, Charlie SingletonMay 27, 1989
29603Robert Palmer, Atlantic Starr, Stephanie MillsJune 3, 1989
30604Tribute to Patti LaBelle, Eugene WildeJune 10, 1989
31605James Ingram, Hiroshima, MC HammerJune 17, 1989
32606Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, June Pointer, Christopher MaxJune 24, 1989

Season 19 (1989–1990)

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A remixed version of the theme song, "TSOP '89", is introduced in this season.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1607Debbie Allen, Heavy D & the Boyz, Music Video: Eddie MurphySeptember 23, 1989
2608Full Force, Chuckii Booker, Music Video: Jonathan ButlerSeptember 30, 1989
3609James Ingram, Exposé, Music Video: Paula AbdulOctober 7, 1989
4610Regina Belle, Alyson Williams, After 7October 14, 1989
5611Sharon Bryant, Michael Bolton, Young M.C.October 21, 1989
6612Kool & the Gang, David Peaston, Music Video: PrinceOctober 28, 1989
7613Stephanie Mills, Michael Cooper, The Good GirlsNovember 4, 1989
8614BeBe & CeCe Winans, Christopher Williams, Music Video: James IngramNovember 11, 1989
9615Barry White, SybilNovember 18, 1989
10616Billy Ocean, Kashif, Stacy LattisawNovember 25, 1989
11617Cheryl Lynn, Entouch, Wrecks-N-EffectDecember 2, 1989
12618Jermaine Jackson, Finest Hour, D'Atra HicksDecember 9, 1989
13619Soul II Soul, The Main Ingredient, Foster and McElroyJanuary 13, 1990
14620The O'Jays, Troop, Tyler CollinsJanuary 20, 1990
15621The Temptations, Beastie Boys, Michael Jeffries, Karyn WhiteJanuary 27, 1990
16622Calloway, Pieces of a Dream, Eric GableMarch 3, 1990
17623Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Big Daddy Kane, BodyMarch 10, 1990
18624The Winans, Miki Howard, Jeff ReddMarch 17, 1990
19625The Jets, George Howard, Michel'leMarch 24, 1990
20626Angela Winbush, David Peaston, SeductionMarch 31, 1990
21627Jody Watley, The Newtrons, Music Video: Janet JacksonApril 7, 1990
22628Randy Crawford, Bell Biv Devoe, Music Video: Bobby BrownApril 14, 1990
23629Regina Belle, Timmy Gatling, Music Video: Jody WatleyApril 21, 1990
24630Stacy Lattisaw, Sherman Hemsley, KYZEApril 28, 1990
25631Johnny Gill, Stacey & Kimiko, The Jamaica BoysMay 5, 1990
26632Jeffrey Daniel, Brat Pack, Music Video: Maze featuring Frankie BeverlyMay 12, 1990
27633Tyler Collins, En Vogue, Music Video: Luther VandrossMay 19, 1990
28634Klymaxx, Def Con 4, MisaMay 26, 1990
29635Kid 'n Play, Perfect Gentlemen, Music Video: MadonnaJune 2, 1990
30636The Gap Band, The Superiors, Domino TheoryJune 9, 1990
31637The Pointer Sisters, Mantronix, Music Video: MC HammerJune 16, 1990
32638The Good Girls, Today, The U KrewJune 23, 1990

Season 20 (1990–1991)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1639.The Time, James "J.T." Taylor, KwaméSeptember 22, 1990
2640.Lalah Hathaway, Tevin Campbell, Tony! Toni! Tone!September 29, 1990
3641.Force MD's, Lakeside, Mellow Man AceOctober 6, 1990
4642.Body, The Afros, Midnight StarOctober 13, 1990
5643.Quincy Jones Tribute featuring Tevin Campbell, Siedah Garrett, Al B. Sure, The Winans, El DeBarge, Valerie Mayo, Big Daddy Kane, Melle Mel,
Kool Moe Dee & Quincy Jones
October 20, 1990
6644.D-Nice, Al B. Sure, Black Box, Music Video: Johnny GillOctober 27, 1990
7645.The Whispers, The Boys, Terry SteeleNovember 3, 1990
8646.Salt-N-Pepa, The Mac Band, Brenda RussellNovember 10, 1990
9647.Snap!, E.U., Jasmine GuyNovember 17, 1990
10648.Guy, Thelma HoustonNovember 24, 1990
11649.Father MC, LeVert, Music Video: Jasmine GuyDecember 1, 1990
12650.Z-Looke, Maxi Priest, Music Video: Whitney HoustonDecember 8, 1990
13651.Ralph Tresvant, SamuelleJanuary 12, 1991
14652.Teena Marie, LL Cool J, The Rude BoysJanuary 19, 1991
15653.Loose Ends, Jeffrey Osborne, Music Video: Vanilla IceJanuary 26, 1991
16654.Freddie Jackson, Tracie Spencer, EPMDFebruary 2, 1991
17655.Bernadette Cooper, Big Daddy Kane, Music Video: Al B. Sure!February 9, 1991
18656.Pebbles, Hi-Five, Music Video: Bell Biv DeVoeFebruary 16, 1991
19657.Howard Hewett, Monie Love, Another Bad CreationFebruary 23, 1991
20658.Today, Joey B. Ellis & Tynetta Hare, Music Video: Big Daddy Kane with Barry WhiteMarch 2, 1991
21659.Johnny Gill, Gerald Alston, MC TroubleMarch 9, 1991
22660.Run D.M.C., Ice-T, Oleta AdamsMarch 16, 1991
23661.The O'Jays, Chubb Rock, Music Video: Jasmine GuyMarch 23, 1991
24662.Keith Sweat, Shawn Christopher, Brand NubianMarch 30, 1991
25663.Sheena Easton, Altitude, Nikki DMay 4, 1991
26664.Al B. Sure!, K-9 Posse, Color Me BaddMay 11, 1991
27665.Christopher Williams, Five Star, Tara KempMay 18, 1991
28666.Surface, Keith Washington, Victoria Wilson-JamesMay 25, 1991
29667.Boyz II Men, Ex-Girlfriend, Omar Chandler, Cameo: Michael Bivins, Another Bad CreationJune 1, 1991
30668.Junior, Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Ed O.G. & Da BulldogsJune 8, 1991
31669.Damian Dame, Jodeci, Lisa FischerJune 15, 1991
32670.B Angie B, Tony Terry, Small ChangeJune 22, 1991

Season 21 (1991–1992)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1671.Tribute to Stevie WonderSeptember 21, 1991
2672.C + C Music Factory, James "J.T." Taylor, Music Video: Vanessa WilliamsSeptember 28, 1991
3673.Tribute to Gladys Knight, RiffOctober 5, 1991
4674.Color Me Badd, Ready for the World, Music Video: Karyn WhiteOctober 12, 1991
5675.DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Brand New Heavies, Music Video: Sounds of BlacknessOctober 19, 1991
6676.BeBe & CeCe Winans, Young MC, Chris PittmanOctober 26, 1991
7677.Lenny Kravitz, Oaktown's 3-5-7, Music Video: Luther VandrossNovember 2, 1991
8678.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Pretty in Pink, Chris WalkerNovember 9, 1991
9679.Kid n' Play, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Ralph Tresvant, Wreckx-N-Effect with Big BubNovember 16, 1991
10680.Keith Washington, The S.O.S. Band, F.S. EffectNovember 23, 1991
11681.Big Daddy Kane, Atlantic Starr, Music Video: Bell Biv DevoeNovember 30, 1991
12682.Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, Tevin Campbell, Public EnemyDecember 7, 1991
13683.Patti LaBelle, Chubb RockJanuary 11, 1992
14684.Vanessa Williams, Shanice Wilson, JodeciJanuary 18, 1992
15685.Jody Watley, VestaJanuary 25, 1992
16686.Karyn White, Eric Gable, Nice & SmoothFebruary 1, 1992
17687.Barry White with Isaac Hayes, Vickie Winans with Marvin WinansFebruary 8, 1992
18688.Mariah Carey, Sounds of Blackness, Music Video: MC HammerFebruary 15, 1992
19689.Peabo Bryson, MC Lyte, Music Video: Vanessa WilliamsFebruary 22, 1992
20690.Gerald Levert with Eddie Levert, Phyllis Hyman, Music Video: Color Me BaddFebruary 29, 1992
21691.Naughty by Nature, Glenn Jones, Hen-Gee & Evil EMarch 7, 1992
22692.Atlantic Starr, UMC's, Aaron HallMarch 14, 1992
23693.Nia Peeples, Eric B. & Rakim, Music Video: Color Me BaddMarch 21, 1992
24694.Tony Terry, Patti Austin, D-NiceMarch 28, 1992
25695.Chaka Khan, Joe Public, Music Video: Keith Sweat featuring LL Cool JMay 2, 1992
26696.El DeBarge with Chante Moore, Kris Kross, Lisa TaylorMay 9, 1992
27697.Meli'sa Morgan, Chris Walker, Little ShawnMay 16, 1992
28698.Kathy Sledge, Mint Condition, KCMMay 23, 1992
29699.TLC, Eugene Wilde, Doug E. FreshMay 30, 1992
30700.Good 2 go, Brotherhood Creed, Music Video: En VogueJune 6, 1992
31701.The Boys, Sue Ann Carwell, Das EfxJune 13, 1992
32702.Cherrelle, Men at Large, Music Video: PrinceJune 20, 1992

Season 22 (1992–1993)

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Season 22 is Don Cornelius's last season as host.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1703.Al B. Sure!, Tyler Collins, Father MC26 September 1992
2704.Al Jarreau, Mary J. Blige, Pete Rock & CL Smooth3 October 1992
3705.CeCe Peniston, After 7, Gary Brown, Everette Harp10 October 1992
4706.Charlie Wilson, Rachelle Ferrell, Me Phi Me17 October 1992
5707.Freddie Jackson, Miki Howard, Da Youngsta's24 October 1992
6708.Morris Day, Third World, The Cover Girls31 October 1992
7709.George Duke, Hi-Five, Yo-Yo7 November 1992
8710.Big Bub, EPMD, The Voices14 November 1992
9711.Bobby Brown, Wreckx-N-Effect21 November 1992
10712.Christopher Williams, Chanté Moore, Prince Markie Dee & the Soul Convention28 November 1992
11713.Chuckii Booker, Nona Gaye, Arrested Development, Lester Barrie5 December 1992
12714.Howard Hewett, Jade, Tamrock, Trey Lorenz12 December 1992
13715.Keith Sweat with Jacci McGhee and Gerald Levert, Lo-Key16 January 1993
14716.Shanice Wilson, Simple Pleasure, T.N.G23 January 1993
15717.Full Force, Jacci McGhee, Aries Spears30 January 1993
16718.Toni Braxton, Silk, Portrait6 February 1993
17719.R. Kelly & Public Announcement, Monie Love, Music Video: Prince13 February 1993
18720.Kris Kross, Brian McKnight, Stacey McClain20 February 1993
19721.Mad Cobra, Immature, SWV27 February 1993
20722.Tisha Campbell, Lorenzo Smith, Young Black Teenagers6 March 1993
21723.Heavy D, Force One Network, P.O.V., Positive K13 March 1993
22724.Naughty by Nature, Miki Howard, Music Video: Whitney Houston 20 March 1993
23725.Regina Belle, Lords of the Underground, Peabo Bryson27 March 1993
24726.Troop, The Good Girls, Prince Markie Dee & the Soul Convention3 April 1993
25727.LL Cool J, Shai, Mystro Clark8 May 1993
26728.Run-DMC, Richard Osborne15 May 1993
27729.LeVert, Michael Cooper, T.C.F.22 May 1993
28730.AZ-1, Tene Williams, Redman29 May 1993
29731.Walter Scott & Scotty Scott, Paperboy, Kirk Whalum5 June 1993
30732.Chanté Moore, Intro, Gumbo12 June 1993
31733.PM Dawn, Blackstreet, U.N.V.19 June 1993
32734.The Commodores, II D Extreme, Mahogany Blue26 June 1993

Season 23 (1993–1994)

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This season introduced a new theme song, "Soul Train '93 (Know You Like to Dance)", performed by the rap group Naughty by Nature, Chanté Moore, Wallace "Scotty" and Walter Scott of The Whispers, and saxophonist Everette Harp. The new opening animation introduces a revised, afrocentric-inspired Soul Train logo, and features video clips of performances from the show's first 22 seasons playing in floating video boxes in the background. The show is also moved to Paramount Studios, where the show would be filmed right up to the final season. Also for the next four years, the show used a revolving guest-host format.

SeasonSeriesHostGuestsOriginal airdate
1735Kim WayansKeith Washington, H-Town, XscapeOctober 23, 1993
2736T. K. CarterMaze featuring Frankie Beverly, Mica Paris, MC LyteOctober 30, 1993
3737Aries SpearsBell Biv Devoe, Freedom Williams, ZhaneNovember 6, 1993
4738Ajai SandersAaron Hall, Raven-Symoné, Tag TeamNovember 13, 1993
5739Steve WhiteTeddy Pendergrass, II D Extreme, Music Video: Meshell NdegeocelloNovember 20, 1993
6740Tyra BanksJames "J.T." Taylor, Meshell Ndegeocello, UsherNovember 27, 1993
7741Mystro ClarkTevin Campbell, Angie & Debbie, Das EfxDecember 4, 1993
8742T'Keyah Crystal KeymáhJody Watley, Onyx, Erick SermonDecember 11, 1993
9743Melanie ComarchoColor Me Badd, Snoop Doggy Dogg, DominoDecember 18, 1993
10744John HentonLL Cool J, Kris Kross, Vince Patterson (Comedian)December 25, 1993
11745Darrel HeathQueen Latifah, D.R.S., Souls of MischiefJanuary 1, 1994
12746Tisha CampbellDe La Soul, Riff, Coming of AgeJanuary 8, 1994
13747Mario Van PeeblesMavis Staples, Funky PoetsJanuary 15, 1994
14748Lewis DixMint Condition, K-7, UMC'sJanuary 22, 1994
15749Karyn ParsonsZhane, Another Bad Creation, Music Video: Salt N PepaJanuary 29, 1994
16750A.J. JamalChris Walker, 7669, Me 2 UFebruary 5, 1994
17751Tichina ArnoldXscape, Gerald Albright, Music Video: Luther VandrossFebruary 12, 1994
18752John WitherspoonMichael McDonald, Jeru The Damaja, Main SourceFebruary 19, 1994
19753Sheryl Lee RalphJoe, Chantay Savage, Music Video: Toni BraxtonFebruary 26, 1994
20754Lester BarrieLisette Melendez, Intro, GangstarrMarch 5, 1994
21755Alfonso RibeiroR. Kelly, Gabrielle, Music Video: Jody WatleyMarch 12, 1994
22756Paula Jai ParkerCeCe Peniston, Outkast, TashanMarch 19, 1994
23757Adam JeffriesKid 'N Play, Damion HallMarch 26, 1994
24758George WallaceRalph Tresvant, Eric Gable, Justin WarfieldApril 2, 1994
25759Holly RobinsonPrince, For Lovers OnlyMay 7, 1994
26760Alex ThomasAngela Winbush, Glenn Jones, Music Video: PrinceMay 14, 1994
27761Byron AllenAtlantic Starr, Patra, DBG'ZMay 21, 1994
28762Thea VidaleBlackgirl, Company, Sudden ChangeMay 28, 1994
29763Morris ChestnutPatti LaBelle, Sounds of Blackness, Simple EJune 4, 1994
30764Jackée HarryLalah Hathaway, Melvin Riley, ImmatureJune 11, 1994
31765Kristoff St. JohnPhilip Bailey, For Real, Music Video: Keith Sweat featuring Left EyeJune 18, 1994
32766Ella JoyceLisa Lisa, Smooth Sylk, Masta Ace Inc.June 25, 1994

Season 24 (1994–1995)

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SeasonSeriesHostGuestsOriginal airdate
1767Robert TownsendBLACKstreet, Take 6, The Conscious DaughtersSeptember 24, 1994
2768Telma HopkinsTony! Toni! Tone!, Jonathan Butler, Lady of RageOctober 1, 1994
3769Tyra BanksPublic Enemy, El DeBarge, BrownstoneOctober 8, 1994
4770Garcelle BeauvaisTeena Marie, Warren G, N II UOctober 15, 1994
5771George WallaceKaryn White, BeBe & CeCe Winans, London JonesOctober 22, 1994
6772Karen AlexanderGerald Levert, Zhane, BrandyOctober 29, 1994
7773Jonelle AllenBarry White, Shanice Wilson, The BoogiemonstersNovember 5, 1994
8774Thyme LewisAaron Hall, Ex-Girlfriend, Music Video: Anita BakerNovember 12, 1994
9775Joseph MarcellBoyz II Men, Casserine, Music Video: Patti LaBelleNovember 19, 1994
10776Roshumba WilliamsAngela Winbush, The Whitehead Brothers, Pete Rock & CL SmoothNovember 26, 1994
11777Melonee RodgersTony Terry, Blackgirl, Craig MackDecember 3, 1994
12778T.C. CarsonRachelle Ferrell, A Few Good Men, Ill Al Skratch with Brian McKnightDecember 10, 1994
13779SinbadCameo, Men at Large, Method ManJanuary 14, 1995
14780Lana OgilvieMary J. Blige, Lords of the Underground, Ebony Vibe EverlastingJanuary 21, 1995
15781Veronica WebbChante Moore, Immature, SubwayJanuary 28, 1995
16782Beverly PeeleHoward Hewett, H-Town, Da BratFebruary 4, 1995
17783Gail O'Neill69 Boyz, Tanya Blount, Y.N. VeeFebruary 11, 1995
18784Dorien WilsonAll-4-One, Hiroshima, RedmanFebruary 18, 1995
19785Cynthia BaileyBeBe & CeCe Winans, RajaNee, UsherFebruary 25, 1995
20786Michelle GriffinDigable Planets, Soul 4 Real, Trisha CovingtonMarch 4, 1995
21787Victoria RowellGeorge Duke, Mint Condition, Fu-SchnickensMarch 11, 1995
22788T. K. CarterThe Whispers, Lo-Key, CoolioMarch 18, 1995
23789Leah GregoryBlackstreet, Miss Jones, ViciousMarch 25, 1995
24790Anna GetanethJade, Des'ree, QuoApril 1, 1995
25791Amy HunterFreddie Jackson, Brownstone, Kut KloseMay 6, 1995
26792Steve HarveyDa Brat, Rottin Razkals, Diana KingMay 13, 1995
27793Kellie Shanygne WilliamsPortrait, Jesse, Music Video: Branford MarsalisMay 20, 1995
28794Regina MonteBranford Marsalis, Fabu, Changing Faces, Keith MurrayMay 27, 1995
29795Waris DirieDonna Summer, Shabba Ranks, MonicaJune 3, 1995
30796Michael MicheleNaughty by Nature, Brian McKnight, E-40June 10, 1995
31797Georgianna RobertsonStevie Wonder, Jody Watley, Vertical HoldJune 17, 1995
32798Karla OtisBrandy, Sean Levert, Heather BJune 24, 1995

Season 25 (1995–1996)

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SeasonSeriesHostGuestsOriginal airdate
1799Mark CurryCeCe Winans, Ini Kamoze, MokenstefSeptember 23, 1995
2800Tatyana AliKRS-One, Deborah Cox, ShaggySeptember 30, 1995
3801Kenya MooreJon B, Soultry, Faith EvansOctober 7, 1995
4802Senait AshenafiAaron Hall, D'Angelo, SoloOctober 14, 1995
5803Tisha CampbellAll-4-One, Vybe, The TwinzOctober 21, 1995
6804Mari MorrowMichael Bolton, Anointed, AZ featuring Miss JonesOctober 28, 1995
7805Stacey DashShai, Maysa Leak, MystikalNovember 4, 1995
8806Shemar MooreBrandy, A Few Good Men, Groove TheoryNovember 11, 1995
9807Darnell WilliamsAfter 7, Intro, 3TDecember 16, 1995
10808Reagan Gomez-PrestonImmature, Terry Ellis, AsanteDecember 23, 1995
11809Renée JonesAaron Neville, Silk, Jason WeaverDecember 30, 1995
12810Vivica A. FoxMC Hammer, SkillzJanuary 6, 1996
13811Joseph C. PhillipsBrian McKnight, Goodie Mobb, Barrio BoyzzJanuary 13, 1996
14812Lark VoorhiesLL Cool J, Pure Soul, MonifahJanuary 20, 1996
15813Jeffrey Anderson GuntherGerald Levert & Eddie Levert, Monica, TamiaJanuary 27, 1996
16814Stephanie RobertsJodeci, Faith Evans, Jesse & TrinaFebruary 3, 1996
17815James ReynoldsTha Dogg Pound with Snoop Doggy Dogg & Michel'le, J'Son, TotalFebruary 10, 1996
18816Carl Anthony Payne IIDeborah Cox, Speech, Somethin' for the PeopleFebruary 17, 1996
19817Dorien WilsonPM Dawn, Erick Sermon with Aaron Hall, Keith Murray & Redman, LBC CrewFebruary 24, 1996
20818Sheryl Lee RalphTony Rich, Boyz of Paradise, Suga"March 2, 1996
21819Thomas Mikal FordH-Town with Shirley Murdock, Solo / Jesse PowellMarch 9, 1996
22820Arthel NevilleKris Kross with Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri & Mr. Black, Chantay Savage, Earth GyrlzMarch 16, 1996
23821Brian Austin GreenThe Winans, 3T, Yvette MichelleMarch 23, 1996
24822Tia Mowry and Tamera MowryD'Angelo, Patra with Aaron Hall, NonchalantMarch 30, 1996
25823Michelle ThomasLadae! featuring Al B. Sure!, II D Extreme, Puff JohnsonMay 4, 1996
26824Clarence Gilyard Jr.Busta Rhymes featuring Zhané, Horace Brown, Art N'SoulMay 13, 1996
27825Anne-Marie JohnsonMen of Vizion, Monifah featuring AZ, Mr. XMay 18, 1996
28826Lisa CanningBrian Austin Green, SilkMay 25, 1996
29827Khandi AlexanderShai, Kenny Lattimore, Sa-DeuceJune 1, 1996
30828Lanai ChapmanThe Whitehead Brothers, Jon B, MistaJune 8, 1996
31829Kristoff St. JohnSWV, Donell Jones, MC LyteJune 15, 1996
32830Shemar MooreKirk Franklin & the Family / Mona Lisa (singer), Quindon TarverJune 22, 1996

Season 26 (1996–1997)

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SeasonSeriesHostGuestsOriginal airdate
1831Darius McCraryMint Condition, For Real, Case featuring Foxy Brown, Southside B.O.I.Z.October 26, 1996
2832Aisha HendersonMontell Jordan, Dru Hill, 702November 2, 1996
3833Fawn ReedThe Isley Brothers, Tevin CampbellNovember 9, 1996
4834Jamie FoxxBlackstreet, Aaliyah, The BraxtonsNovember 16, 1996
5835Christopher B. DuncanKeith Sweat, Tony! Toni! Tone!, GinuwineNovember 23, 1996
6836Netfa PerryTake 6, Alfonzo Hunter, 112November 30, 1996
7837Tasha SmithImmature, Az Yet, ShadesDecember 7, 1996
8838Tracy VilarDa Brat featuring Jermaine Dupri, Mona Lisa, Quindon TarverDecember 14, 1996
9839Dorian GregoryCeCe Peniston, Soul for Real, A+December 21, 1996
10840Maria CostaEric Benet, Dru Hill, Wild OrchidDecember 28, 1996
11841Shaun BakerDonell Jones, Yo-Yo, Gina ThompsonJanuary 4, 1997
12842Shawn Michael HowardDeborah Cox, Westside Connection, Day Ta DayJanuary 11, 1997
13843Dorien WilsonMaxwell, II D Extreme, GoodfellasJanuary 18, 1997
14844Maia CampbellJohnny Gill, Monica, PremiereJanuary 25, 1997
15845Donald FaisonChaka Khan, Kenny LattimoreFebruary 1, 1997
16846Lamont BentleyRoger Troutman & Zapp, Rashaan Patterson, OutkastFebruary 8, 1997
17847Vivica A. FoxZhané, Horace Brown, Jeru the DamajaFebruary 15, 1997
18848Shari HeadleyMint Condition, Erykah Badu, Quad City D.J.'sFebruary 22, 1997
19849Terrence Dashon HowardLeVert, Ray J, Lil' KimMarch 1, 1997
20850John SalleyTony! Toni! Tone!, Montell Jordan, A Tribe Called Quest, Music Video: Heavy D, "Ms. Soul Train" & "Mr. Soul Train" Ford/AT&T Viewer Sweepstakes - preliminaryMarch 8, 1997
21851David MichaelMC Lyte featuring Missy Elliott, Hiroshima, Twice, Lil' Bud and TizoneMarch 15, 1997
22852Michelle ThomasHeavy D, Monifah, Tha TruthMarch 22, 1997
23853Tamala JonesSnoop Doggy Dogg, Nate Dogg, Ginuwine, Dean Phil! and Al B. Sure!March 29, 1997
24854Traci BinghamBrownstone, Yvette Michelle, Next Levels, "Ms. Soul Train" & "Mr. Soul Train" Ford/AT&T Viewer Sweepstakes-FinalsApril 5, 1997
25855Thomas Mikal FordDay Ta Day, Goodfellas, Music Video: Mary J. BligeApril 12, 1997
26856T'Keyah KeymáhDru Hill, Zakiya, GyrlApril 19, 1997
27857Cedric the EntertainerWarren G, 702, Nu FlavorApril 26, 1997
28858Malik YobaMaxwell, Tasha Holiday, Melky & Day, "Ms. Soul Train" & "Mr. Soul Train" Ford/AT&T Viewer Sweepstakes Grand Prize PresentationMay 3, 1997
29859Countess VaughnSounds of Blackness, Joose, Dionne FarrisMay 10, 1997
30860Aaron SevilleJoe, Billy Lawrence, PhajjaMay 17, 1997
31861Rhona BennettBrand New Heavies, Allure, RomeMay 24, 1997

Season 27 (1997–1998)

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The revolving guest-host format ends, and Mystro Clark takes over as permanent host at this point.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1862.Immature, K-Ball, ST Library: Whitney Houston20 September 1997
2863.SWV, Az Yet (live performance), Next27 September 1997
3864.Rome, Robyn, Sam Salter4 October 1997
4865.Brian McKnight, Davina, ST Library: Bobby Brown11 October 1997
5866.Wyclef with Destiny's Child, Chico DeBarge, Taral Hicks18 October 1997
6867.Jon B, Somethin' for the People, Nadanuf featuring Kurtis Blow25 October 1997
7868.Brownstone, Usher Raymond, Queen Pen featuring Teddy Riley1 November 1997
8869.K-Ci & JoJo, 98 Degrees, Myron8 November 1997
9870.Aaron Neville, Busta Rhymes, MQ315 November 1997
10871.Immature with Bizzy Bone, Sounds of Blackness with Roger Troutman, Mase22 November 1997
11872.Backstreet Boys, Simone Hines, Uncle Sam29 November 1997
12873.Eric Benet, Ol' Skool6 December 1997
13874.Missy Elliott, Jagged Edge, Big Bub10 January 1998
14875.Jody Watley, Mack 10 featuring Ice Cube & Snoop Doggy Dogg, Sam Salter17 January 1998
15876.H-Town, Kimberly Scott, Mic Geronimo24 January 1998
16877.Joe, Born Jamericans, Verónica31 January 1998
17878.LL Cool J, Dru Hill, Billy Porter7 February 1998
18879.The Whispers, Ginuwine, Public Announcement14 February 1998
19880.Bebe Winans, Ol' Skool with Xscape, Ice Cube21 February 1998
20881.Rome, God's Property, K.P. & Envyi28 February 1998
21882.Playa, Mýa featuring Sisqó, Cece Winans4 April 1998
22883.Tamia, Elusion, Luke11 April 1998
23884.Keith Washington, Destiny's Child, Outta Order18 April 1998
24885.Robyn, Next, Rufus Blaq25 April 1998
25886.Jon B, Militia, Tami Hert2 May 1998
26887.Rebbie Jackson, Ali, Kurupt9 May 1998
27888.Big Daddy Kane, Xscape, Sylke-E Fyne16 May 1998
28889.Daz Dillinger, Nutta Butta featuring Teddy Riley and Anonymous, David Miller, Angel Grant23 May 1998
29890.Color Me Badd, Davina, Charli Baltimore with Cam'ron30 May 1998
30891.Will Downing, Kelly Price, Christión, Imajin6 June 1998
31892.Chico DeBarge, Silk 130, Joe13 June 1998
32893.Gerald Levert, Yo-Yo (rapper), Mo Thugs Family, Tami Davis20 June 1998

Season 28 (1998–1999)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1894.Nate Dogg featuring Warren G, Montell Jordan, Terrance Quaites19 September 1998
2895.Kenny Lattimore, Monifah, Nicole Wray26 September 1998
3896.Regina Belle, Jesse Powell, Tatyana Ali3 October 1998
4897.Deborah Cox, Tyrese, Voices of Theory10 October 1998
5898.Shaquille O'Neal, Kelly Price with Ronald Isley & R. Kelly, Levi Little17 October 1998
6899.The Temptations, 69 Boyz, The Black Eyed Peas, Andrea Martin24 October 1998
7900.Tamia, Link, Pee Wee's Mag 731 October 1998
8901.Next, MC Lyte featuring Gina Thompson, Sparkle7 November 1998
9902.Jermaine Dupri featuring Slick Rick, Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, Nicole Renee14 November 1998
10903.112, Willie Max featuring Raphael Saadiq, Jerome21 November 1998
11904.Kurupt, Divine, A+ (rapper)28 November 1998
12905.Bizzy Bone, Tyrese, 4Kast5 December 1998
13906.Terrance Quaites, Uncle Sam9 January 1999
14907.Jon B, Before Dark16 January 1999
15908.Kenny Lattimore, Public Announcement, Shae Jones23 January 1999
16909.Total (band), Reel Tight30 January 1999
17910.Tevin Campbell, Kelly Price, 3rd Storee6 February 1999
18911.Faith Evans, Shance13 February 1999
19912.Dru Hill, Deborah Cox20 February 1999
20913.Monica, Outkast, Marc Dorsey27 February 1999
21914.Mýa, Silk, Cool Breeze featuring Goodie Mobb & Outkast6 March 1999
22915.Krayzie Bone, Men of Vizion, Cherokee13 March 1999
23916.DJ Quik featuring El DeBarge, 2nd II None, and Suga Free, Sparkle, Dave Hollister20 March 1999
24917.Ginuwine, Imajin, Baby DC featuring Imajin27 March 1999
25918.Chante Moore, Blaque, MC Eiht1 May 1999
26919.Nas, Chantay Savage, Donell Jones8 May 1999
27920.Divine, Shae Jones, Harlem World15 May 1999
28921.Tyrese, Trina & Tamera, JT Money22 May 1999
29922.Naughty By Nature, Jesse Powell, Les Nubians29 May 1999
30923.C-Note, Before Dark, Juvenile5 June 1999
31924.Case (singer), Liberty City (R&B band)[6] 12 June 1999
32925.Eric Benet, Marc Dorsey, TWDY19 June 1999

Season 29 (1999–2000)

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The 13th episode of this season marked the first new episode to air with a major change: Shemar Moore takes over as host, replacing Mystro Clark. Along with Moore's debut, the program gets a new theme: "TSOP 2000" by Dr. Freeze, Samson, and Everette Harp.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1926.Kevon Edmonds, Grenique, Cha Cha18 September 1999
2927.Tracie Spencer, Marc Nelson, CJ Mac featuring Mack 10 and Terrance Quaites25 September 1999
3928.Ginuwine, 702, Profyle2 October 1999
4929.Destiny's Child, Christina Aguilera, Coko9 October 1999
5930.Silk, Eve, Lost Boyz16 October 1999
6931.Brian McKnight, IMx, Youngbloodz23 October 1999
7932.Chico DeBarge, 112, 30 October 1999
8933.DMX, Mint Condition, Keesha6 November 1999
9934.Jagged Edge, Donell Jones, Children of the Ghetto13 November 1999
10935.Yolanda Adams, Kurupt, Ideal (band)20 November 1999
11936.Goodie Mob, Shandozia, Sole featuring JT Money27 November 1999
12937.Olu, Angie Stone, Humanwreck4 December 1999
13938.Q-Tip, Catero, 2nd II None8 January 2000
14939.Blaque, Rome, Eve15 January 2000
15940.Dave Hollister, Before Dark, Vega22 January 2000
16941.Eric Benet, Sounds of Blackness, Amyth29 January 2000
17942.Kevon Edmonds, Ideal (band), B.G.5 February 2000
18943.Snoop Dogg presents Tha Eastsidaz, Sisqó, Sammie12 February 2000
19944.Goodie Mob, Beverly, Lil' Wayne19 February 2000
20945.Ginuwine, Juvenile, Amel Larrieux26 February 2000
21946.Montell Jordan, The Roots, Lil' Zane4 March 2000
22947.Bone Thugs N Harmony, Jaze, F.A.T.E.11 March 2000
23948.Gerald Levert, N-Toon, Blaxuede18 March 2000
24949.IMx, BB Jay, Rah Digga25 March 2000
25950.Product G & B, Lucy Pearl, The Temptations29 April 2000
26951.Dwayne Wiggins, Mary Mary, Strings6 May 2000
27952.Tracie Spencer, Avant, Erick Onasis featuring DJ Quik & Xzibit13 May 2000
28953.504 Boyz, Erica Foxx, Tamar Braxton20 May 2000
29954.Ideal, Carl Thomas, Miracle27 May 2000
30955.69 Boyz, Something for the People, Ruff Endz3 June 2000
31956.Next, Kelis, Nelly10 June 2000
32957.Kelly Price, Jagged Edge, J-Shin17 June 2000

Season 30 (2000–2001)

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The 13th episode of this season and the 970th episode of the show marked the first new episode to air in the 21st century.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1958.L.V., So Plush, Big TymersSeptember 16, 2000
2959.Lil' Kim, No Question, Major FiggasSeptember 23, 2000
3960.Rachelle Farrell, Changing Faces, Lil' Bow Wow featuring Jermaine DupriSeptember 30, 2000
4961.Joe, Trina, Music Video:Yolanda AdamsOctober 7, 2000
5962.Tamia, Avant, Ced featuring C. BlackOctober 14, 2000
6963.Stephen Simmonds, Public Announcement, ColeOctober 21, 2000
7964.October 28, 2000
8965.Kandi Burruss, 3LW, Mack 10November 4, 2000
9966.Mýa, Lil' Zane, Jill ScottNovember 11, 2000
10967.Mystikal, Pru, SundayNovember 18, 2000
11968.Charlie Wilson featuring Snoop Dogg, Monifah, ShaggyNovember 25, 2000
12969.Macy Gray, Profyle, Doggy's AngelsDecember 2, 2000
13970.Chanté Moore, Ja Rule, BilalJanuary 6, 2001
14971.Ruff Endz, Sparkle, Bad AzzJanuary 13, 2001
15972.Outkast, Dave Hollister, Slimm CalhounJanuary 20, 2001
16973.Carl Thomas, Crystal Sierra, ShyneJanuary 27, 2001
17974.K-Ci & JoJo, Musiq, XzibitFebruary 3, 2001
18975.Common & Macy Gray, The Transitions, OliviaFebruary 10, 2001
19976.Nelly, Jamie Hawkins, CaseFebruary 17, 2001
20977.112, Jaheim, Music Video: Yolanda AdamsFebruary 24, 2001
21978.March 31, 2001
22979.Jesse Powell, Koffee Brown, India.ArieApril 7, 2001
23980.Jon B, JT Money, R.L.April 14, 2001
24981.Eric Benet, Master P featuring Silkk The Shocker and Lil' Romeo, Music Video: MystikalApril 21, 2001
25982.Chanté Moore featuring Da Brat, Dark Blu, P.Y.T.April 28, 2001
26983.The Product G&B, Iconz, Craig DavidMay 5, 2001
27984.L-Burna, Tank, CanelaMay 12, 2001
28985.Tyrese, City High, Trick DaddyMay 19, 2001
29986.IMx, Dante, Lil' MoJune 9, 2001
30987.Nelly & the St. Lunatics, Spooks, B2KJune 16, 2001
31988.Silk, Angie Martinez, Syleena JohnsonJune 23, 2001
32989.Full Force featuring Bambue, Sunshine Anderson, Toya, LOLJune 30, 2001

Season 31 (2001–2002)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
1990.Tyrese, Keke Wyatt, Music Video: R. Kelly featuring Jay-ZOctober 13, 2001
2991.Kenny Lattimore, India.Arie, Mr. CheeksOctober 20, 2001
3992.Ray J, Angie Stone, Coo Coo CalOctober 27, 2001
4993.P. Diddy, Lil' J, AllureNovember 3, 2001
5994.November 10, 2001
6995.Bell Biv DeVoe, Jesse Powell, Won GNovember 17, 2001
7996.Ludacris & Jermaine Dupri, Pru, Lil' RomeoNovember 24, 2001
8997.Montell Jordan, Master P, Christina Milian, Prophet JonesDecember 1, 2001
9998.Fabolous featuring Nate Dogg, IMx, Glenn LewisDecember 22, 2001
10999.Warren G, Mpress, Nate Dogg featuring FabolousDecember 29, 2001
111000.Faith Evans, Rayvon, Mack 10January 5, 2002
121001.Regina Belle, B2K, G. DepJanuary 12, 2002
131002.Busta Rhymes, R.L. featuring Erick Sermon, CoreyJanuary 26, 2002
141003.Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley, Method Man & Redman, AliFebruary 2, 2002
151004.Ja Rule featuring Case and Ashanti, Jaguar Wright featuring Bilal, Pretty WillieFebruary 9, 2002
161005.Nelly, Jagged Edge, JaheimFebruary 16, 2002
171006.Avant, Ashanti, Code 5March 23, 2002
181007.Donell Jones, Sharissa, Horace BrownMarch 30, 2002
191008.Fat Joe featuring Ashanti, Joi, Mr. Cheeks featuring Horace BrownApril 6, 2002
201009.Kirk Franklin, Lindsay Pagano, Cee Lo GreenApril 13, 2002
211010.May 18, 2002
221011.May 25, 2002
231012.Keke Wyatt, Nappy Roots, Jerzee MonetJune 1, 2002
241013.Naughty by Nature, 3LW, DJ Quik, MarioJune 8, 2002
251014.June 15, 2002
261015.IMx, Yasmeen, Music Video: Bow WowJune 22, 2002
271016.Mary Mary, LovHer, Cee Lo GreenJune 29, 2002
281017.Bow Wow, Raphael Saadiq, Lady May featuring Blu CantrellJuly 6, 2002

Season 32 (2002–2003)

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This is Shemar Moore's last season as host.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
11018.September 14, 2002
21019.Avant, Beenie Man featuring Calibe, 3rd Storee featuring Joe BuddenSeptember 21, 2002
31020.Glenn Lewis featuring Amel Larrieux, Cam'ron, ExhaleSeptember 28, 2002
41021.Ruff Endz, TG4, Jade AndersonOctober 5, 2002
51022.October 12, 2002
61023.Deborah Cox, Dave Hollister, Pastor TroyOctober 19, 2002
71024.Angie Martinez, Tank, Black CoffeyOctober 26, 2002
81025.Kelly Rowland,, ClipseNovember 2, 2002
91026.Amerie, Fabolous, Big TymersNovember 9, 2002
101027.Shaggy, Brian and Tony Gold, Lil' Wayne, 3LWNovember 16, 2002
111028.Jaheim, Floetry, W.C. from Nate DoggNovember 23, 2002
121029.The Unit featuring Queen Latifah, Michelle Williams, Baby from Big TymersNovember 30, 2002
131030.Marques Houston, Solange Knowles, BenzinoJanuary 4, 2003
141031.Ashanti, Sounds of Blackness, Smilez & SouthstarJanuary 11, 2003
151032.January 18, 2003
161033.Darius Rucker, Slum Village, Talib KweliJanuary 25, 2003
171034.K-Ci & JoJo, Cam'ron, Field MobFebruary 1, 2003
181035.Next, Howard Hewett, Nappy RootsFebruary 8, 2003
191036.Dru Hill, Lil' Romeo, Needa S.February 15, 2003
201037.Deborah Cox, TyreseFebruary 22, 2003
211038.March 1, 2003
221039.Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, 702, Amanda PerezMarch 8, 2003
231040.Floetry, Mr. Cheeks, Choppa featuring Master PMarch 15, 2003
241041.Chico DeBarge, Nick Cannon, Sean PaulMarch 22, 2003
251042.Jody Watley, Roscoe featuring Kurupt, Wayne WonderMay 3, 2003
261043.Vivian Green, Impromp2 featuring Kim Fields, ChingyMay 10, 2003
271044.Brian McKnight, Deep Side, Deitrick HaddonMay 17, 2003
281045.3LW, B.G., DonnieMay 24, 2003
291046.Lil' Kim, LatifMay 31, 2003
301047.Tamia, Loon, NovelJune 7, 2003
311048.Blu Cantrell, Smokie Norful, Allen AnthonyJune 14, 2003
321049.Tyrese, Da Brat, Cherish, QuestionJune 21, 2003

Season 33 (2003–2004)

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Starting with this season, Dorian Gregory takes over as host.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
11050.Jeffrey Osborne, Anthony Hamilton, Jacki-OOctober 11, 2003
21051.Big Gipp featuring Sleepy Brown, JS, LumideeOctober 18, 2003
31052.Avant, Ramiyah, Da BandOctober 25, 2003
41053.Chante Moore, Kenny Lattimore, Lil' Zane featuring TankNovember 1, 2003
51054.November 8, 2003
61055.Nick Cannon, Javier, Music Video: P. Diddy featuring Lenny Kravitz and Pharrell WilliamsNovember 15, 2003
71056.The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald IsleyNovember 22, 2003
81057.Rhian Benson, Marques Houston/ATLNovember 29, 2003
91058.December 6, 2003
101059.Brian McKnight, Kindred the Family Soul, KemDecember 13, 2003
111060.Loon, Glenn Lewis, JheneDecember 20, 2003
121061.Dave Hollister, Jagged EdgeDecember 27, 2003
131062.En Vogue, C.L. Ryderz (Nine Up & Nobody)January 31, 2004
141063.Michelle Williams, Teedra MosesFebruary 7, 2004
151064.Goapele, YahZarahFebruary 14, 2004
161065.Master P, Freddie JacksonFebruary 21, 2004
171066.Tamia, Van Hunt, CreaMarch 13, 2004
181067.Musiq, Knoc-Turn'alMarch 20, 2004
191068.Murphy Lee, Tiffany Villarreal, Young Rome featuring OmarionMarch 27, 2004
201069.Carl Thomas, ATL, Lil' ScrappyApril 3, 2004
211070.Mr. Cheeks, Del, Tawny May 8, 2004
221071.Lorenzo Owens, JoJoMay 15, 2004
231072.Teena Marie, Ricky FantéMay 22, 2004
241073.Rhian Benson, Tonx, Tino BrownMay 29, 2004
251074.Lil' Wayne, Trina Broussard, LaShell GriffinJune 5, 2004
261075.Freddie Jackson, HoustonJune 12, 2004
271076.Truth Hurts, AkonJune 19, 2004
281077.Nina Sky, Mishon, Keyshia ColeJune 26, 2004

Season 34 (2004–2005)

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SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
11078.Ying Yang Twins, Billy MilesOctober 9, 2004
21079.Tiffany Evans, Deitrick Haddon, Won-GOctober 16, 2004
31080.Regina Belle, 4Mula1October 23, 2004
41081.Boyz II Men, O'Ryan, Silkk the ShockerOctober 30, 2004
51082.New Edition, LinaNovember 6, 2004
61083.Guerilla Black, Toshi, Urban MysticNovember 13, 2004
71084.K. Young, Generation J, Lil' EddieNovember 20, 2004
81085.Allure, Terrance QuaitesNovember 27, 2004
91086.Fantasia Barrino, Ray, RazahFebruary 12, 2005
101087.John Legend, Nina Shaw, Lil' iROCCFebruary 19, 2005
111088.Brian McKnight, B5February 26, 2005
121089.Mario, Lyfe JenningsMarch 5, 2005
131090.Smokie Norful, N2U, Frankie JApril 9, 2005
141091.Trillville, J'Adore, Ee-DeApril 16, 2005
151092.Omarion, Kierra "Kiki" SheardApril 23, 2005
161093.Lalah Hathaway, Tye TribbettApril 30, 2005
171094.May 7, 2005
181095.Mint Condition, Nicole C. MullenMay 14, 2005
191096.The Avila Brothers, EmeleeMay 21, 2005
201097.Leela James, J. Moss, Anisha NicoleMay 28, 2005
211098.Mike Jones, Corey ClarkJune 4, 2005
221099.La Toya London, Michael Spencer, Dame June 11, 2005
231100.Ciara, T.I., P$CJune 18, 2005
241101.Marques Houston, Fatty Koo, Slim ThugJune 25, 2005

Season 35 (2005–2006)

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This is the last season to feature original episodes, and the shortest in the program's run, with only 16 episodes produced and aired.

SeasonSeriesGuestsOriginal airdate
11102.The Pussycat Dolls, Chris Brown, Na'shaNovember 5, 2005
21103.November 12, 2005
31104.Ray J, Ebony EyezNovember 19, 2005
41105.November 26, 2005
51106.Floetry, Pretty RickyJanuary 7, 2006
61107.Eric Benet, Dem Franchize BoyzJanuary 14, 2006
71108.Jazze Pha and Cee-Lo Green, Kindred the Family Soul, TaurusJanuary 21, 2006
81109.Heather Headley, ChamillionaireJanuary 28, 2006
91110.Kirk Franklin, T-Pain, Music Video: Beyoncé featuring Slim Thug and Bun-B "Check On It"February 4, 2006
101111.Donell Jones, LeToya LuckettFebruary 11, 2006
111112.Charlie Wilson, YoungbloodzFebruary 18, 2006
121113.February 25, 2006
131114.Final Draft, Flipsyde, CrunaMarch 4, 2006
141115.T.I., SammieMarch 11, 2006
151116.Javier, D4LMarch 18, 2006
161117.Goapele, Lorenzo OwensMarch 25, 2006

Season 36 (2006–2007): The Best of Soul Train

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For two years beginning in the fall of 2006, the program presented archived episodes under the title "The Best of Soul Train". Fifty-six editions of the show, randomly selected and ranging in a time frame from 1973 through 1988, were re-aired during the 2006–07 and 2007–08 seasons.

SeasonSeriesGuestsAirdateOriginal airdate
176Barry White, Love Unlimited, The Temprees December 9, 2006October 27, 1973
2158War, The Main Ingredient December 16, 2006November 15, 1975
3375Patti LaBelle, The Time December 23, 2006November 14, 1981
4514James Ingram, Levert December 30, 2006October 11, 1986
593.Al Green, The ImpressionsJanuary 6, 2007April 6, 1974
6136Blue Magic, Sister Sledge, Major Harris January 13, 2007April 12, 1975
7361The Sugarhill Gang, Patrice Rushen January 20, 2007May 16, 1981
8567Pebbles, Jermaine Stewart, The Bus Boys January 27, 2007April 30, 1988
9161Average White Band, The Undisputed Truth February 3, 2007November 29, 1975
10338Rick James, The S.O.S. Band February 10, 2007October 11, 1980
11414Evelyn "Champagne" King, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five February 17, 2007May 21, 1983
12463Donna Summer, The Staple SingersFebruary 24, 2007December 15, 1984
13164Billy Preston, The Sylvers March 3, 2007December 27, 1975
14410Carl Carlton, Vanity 6March 10, 2007January 1, 1983
15449The Dazz Band, Run-D.M.C.March 17, 2007June 16, 1984
16551Freddie Jackson, Whodini, Lace March 24, 2007November 14, 1987
17107Billy Preston, Rufus, George McCrae March 31, 2007September 7, 1974
18137The Dramatics, Barbara Mason, Ben E. KingApril 7, 2007April 19, 1975
19174Wilson Pickett, Betty Wright, The Modulations April 14, 2007March 6, 1976
20227Johnny "Guitar" Watson, The Whispers April 21, 2007September 10, 1977
21242Brick, Sister Sledge April 28, 2007December 24, 1977
22269Peabo Bryson, Stargard May 5, 2007September 30, 1978
23273Freda Payne, Atlantic Starr May 12, 2007October 28, 1978
24283Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Lakeside May 19, 2007January 6, 1979
25292Gino Vannelli, Gloria GaynorMay 26, 2007March 10, 1979
26303A Tribute to Minnie Riperton
(featuring Stevie Wonder, Wintley Phipps, Lorraine Fields and Larry Vickers)
June 2, 2007September 15, 1979
27318Chic, High Inergy June 9, 2007February 9, 1980
28325The Spinners, Con Funk Shun June 16, 2007April 12, 1980
29326Captain and Tennille, The Ritchie FamilyJune 23, 2007April 19, 1980
30329Jermaine Jackson, The DramaticsJune 30, 2007May 10, 1980
31339Tyrone Davis, Teena Marie July 7, 2007October 18, 1980
32345Lenny Williams, Yellow Magic OrchestraJuly 14, 2007November 29, 1980
33362Betty Wright, FunkadelicJuly 21, 2007May 23, 1981
34388Sister Sledge, Ray Parker Jr.July 28, 2007May 1, 1982
35398A Taste of Honey, Jeffrey OsborneAugust 4, 2007July 10, 1982
36415Angela Bofill, Con Funk ShunAugust 11, 2007May 28, 1983
37429Jennifer Holiday, KliqueAugust 18, 2007November 26, 1983
38465Teena Marie, WhodiniAugust 25, 2007January 12, 1985
39475Sheena Easton, The Mary Jane GirlsSeptember 1, 2007April 13, 1985
40484Sheila E., Five StarSeptember 8, 2007October 12, 1985
41509The S.O.S. Band, Juicy, Jermaine StewartSeptember 15, 2007June 14, 1986
42516Run-D.M.C., Genobia JeterSeptember 22, 2007October 25, 1986
43529Rose Royce, Chico DeBargeSeptember 29, 2007March 21, 1987
44559Vanity, Kool Moe Dee, Angela Winbush and Ronald IsleyOctober 6, 2007March 5, 1988
4598Sylvia, The Moments, Ecstasy, Passion & PainOctober 13, 2007May 11, 1974
46102The Staple Singers, Bunny SiglerOctober 20, 2007June 8, 1974
47103Kool & the Gang, Al Wilson, Natural FourOctober 27, 2007June 15, 1974
48115The Fifth Dimension, Al Wilson, Formula IVNovember 3, 2007November 2, 1974
49123Graham Central Station, Zulema, Leon HaywoodNovember 10, 2007January 11, 1975
50152The Pointer Sisters, B.T. Express, Ralph CarterNovember 17, 2007October 4, 1975
51169The Dells, BloodstoneNovember 24, 2007January 31, 1976
52194Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Deniece WilliamsDecember 1, 2007October 23, 1976
53218B.T. Express, Letta Mbulu, EnchantmentDecember 8, 2007April 9, 1977
54264The Brothers Johnson, The DellsDecember 15, 2007August 26, 1978
55286Brass Construction, Peaches and Herb, Captain SkyDecember 22, 2007January 27, 1979
56289Joe Simon, Cheryl LynnDecember 29, 2007February 17, 1979

Season 37 (2008): The Best of Soul Train

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At this point, once all of the 56 episodes of The Best of Soul Train had been aired, a select few out of the 56 were reaired again for this season.

By September 22, 2008, the series ceased distribution.

SeasonSeriesGuestsAirdateOriginal airdate
1292.Gino Vannelli, Gloria Gaynor January 5, 2008March 10, 1979
2283.Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., LakesideJanuary 12, 2008January 6, 1979
3303.A Tribute to Minnie RipertonJanuary 19, 2008September 15, 1979
4318.Chic, High Inergy January 26, 2008February 9, 1980
5273.Freda Payne, Atlantic StarrFebruary 2, 2008October 28, 1978
6325.The Spinners, Con Funk ShunFebruary 9, 2008April 12, 1980
7269.Peabo Bryson, StargardFebruary 16, 2008September 30, 1978
8326.Captain and Tennille, The Ritchie FamilyFebruary 23, 2008April 19, 1980
9242.Brick, Sister SledgeMarch 1, 2008December 24, 1977
10174.Wilson Pickett, Betty Wright, The ModulationsMarch 8, 2008March 6, 1976
11329.Jermaine Jackson, The DramaticsMarch 15, 2008May 10, 1980
12339.Tyrone Davis, Teena Marie March 22, 2008October 18, 1980
13227.Johnny "Guitar" Watson, The WhispersMarch 29, 2008September 10, 1977
14429.Jennifer Holliday, KliqueApril 5, 2008November 26, 1983
15137.The Dramatics, Barbara Mason, Ben E. KingApril 12, 2008April 19, 1975
16415.Con Funk Shun, Angela BofillApril 19, 2008May 28, 1983
17107.Billy Preston, Rufus, George McCrae April 26, 2008September 7, 1974
18398.A Taste of Honey, Jeffrey OsborneMay 3, 2008July 10, 1982
19551.Freddie Jackson, Whodini, LaceMay 10, 2008November 14, 1987
20388.Sister Sledge, Ray Parker, Jr.May 17, 2008May 1, 1982
21449.The Dazz Band, Run-D.M.C.May 24, 2008June 16, 1984
22362.Betty Wright, FunkadelicMay 31, 2008May 23, 1981
23410.Carl Carlton, Vanity 6June 7, 2008January 1, 1983
24345.Lenny Williams, Yellow Magic OrchestraJune 14, 2008November 29, 1980
25289.Joe Simon, Cheryl LynnJune 21, 2008February 17, 1979
2676.Barry White, Love Unlimited, The Temprees June 28, 2008October 27, 1973
27567.Pebbles, Jermaine Stewart, The Bus BoysJuly 5, 2008April 30, 1988
28218.B.T. Express, Letta Mbulu, EnchantmentJuly 12, 2008April 9, 1977
2993.Al Green, The ImpressionsJuly 19, 2008April 6, 1974
30559.Vanity, Kool Moe Dee, Angela Winbush and Ronald IsleyJuly 26, 2008March 5, 1988
31286.Brass Construction, Peaches and Herb, Captain SkyAugust 2, 2008January 27, 1979
3298.Sylvia, The Moments, Ecstasy, Passion & PainAugust 9, 2008May 11, 1974
33529.Rose Royce, Chico DeBargeAugust 16, 2008March 21, 1987
34264.The Brothers Johnson, The DellsAugust 23, 2008August 26, 1978
35102.The Staple Singers, Bunny SiglerAugust 30, 2008June 8, 1974
36516.Run-D.M.C., Genobia JeterSeptember 6, 2008October 25, 1986
37514.James Ingram, Levert September 13, 2008October 11, 1986
38463.Donna Summer, The Staple SingersSeptember 20, 2008December 15, 1984

References

The airdates came from various sources like the Library of Congress files, the U.S. Copyright files, vintage TV Guides, and actual videos of the episodes themselves.

Notes and References

  1. News: 'An ad for blackness': how Soul Train made America do the Hustle . The Guardian . 20 February 2019 . 10 November 2019.
  2. Web site: Home . loc.gov.
  3. Various TV Guides listings from 1971 to 1980
  4. http://www.copyright.gov U.S. Copyright Office
  5. http://www.retrojunk.com/details_tvshows/1115-soul-train-soul-train/, Soul Train - Season 12 Theme
  6. R&B Haven . Liberty City . www.rnbhaven.com.