Ep 6. Daddy Issues

In The Soul Man season 3 episode 6, titled "Daddy Issues," we see Boyce's past coming back to haunt him. Boyce's old neighborhood friend, T-Money, shows up unexpectedly at the church, and Boyce is hesitant to invite him to stay at their house. However, Boyce's wife Lolli encourages him to extend an invitation to T-Money, and they end up hosting him for the night.

As the evening goes on, Boyce and T-Money's conversation turns to their childhoods, and they reminisce about old times. Boyce reveals that he grew up without a father figure and had always looked up to T-Money's dad as a substitute. However, T-Money reveals that his father was actually an absentee father who left T-Money to fend for himself. This revelation leads to Boyce questioning his own memories and feelings about his childhood.

Meanwhile, Lolli is dealing with her own daddy issues when her father calls to tell her he won't be coming to her upcoming graduation ceremony. This news upsets Lolli, and she confides in her sister about her disappointment. Her sister encourages her to confront her father about his absence and to express how much it means to her for him to be there.

Throughout the episode, we see the various characters exploring their relationships with their fathers and coming to terms with past hurts and disappointments. Boyce, T-Money, Lolli, and her father all grapple with the complexities of these relationships, and we see them each trying to find a way forward.

As always, the show mixes humor with serious themes, and we see the characters finding moments of levity amidst their struggles. The Soul Man continues to deliver thoughtful, engaging storylines that tackle important themes like family, faith, and identity. "Daddy Issues" is a standout episode that showcases the show's strengths and gives us a deeper understanding of the characters we've come to love.