Ep 3. Lost & Found

In American Soul season 1 episode 3, titled "Lost & Found," we follow the journey of Don Cornelius, the creator and host of the iconic 70s music and dance TV show, Soul Train.

The episode picks up with Cornelius struggling to keep the show going after losing his two biggest sponsors. He is faced with the harsh reality that without the financial support, Soul Train may not survive. But Cornelius is determined to keep the show on the air and comes up with a plan to convince some big-name artists to perform on the show for free.

Meanwhile, Tessa, a new dancer on the show, is struggling with her own identity. As a black woman with light skin, she feels like she doesn't quite fit in with either black or white communities. Her personal issues come to a head when her white father comes to town and she is forced to confront her mixed-race identity.

Elsewhere, Gerald Aims, the ambitious and scheming record executive, continues to make moves to take down Don Cornelius and Soul Train. He enlists the help of a powerful syndicate and sets in motion a plan to ruin Cornelius and the show.

As tensions rise and the stakes get higher, Cornelius and his team must fight to save Soul Train and preserve the legacy of the show that brought black culture to the mainstream. "Lost & Found" is an episode packed with drama, music, and themes of identity, race, and perseverance.