The Soul Man Season 5, Episode 8: This Mud's For You

Rev. Run

After uncovering larger issues within city government, Boyce enters the mayoral race. Lolli worries that glasses will ruin her relationship.

Boyce's Choices

To avoid being part of the political machine, Boyce allows his family to run his campaign but must fire them and hire a professional following a series of failed events.

Hangin' with Mr. Cupper

Alicia reveals campaign damaging skeletons in the closet; Boyce must decide whether to fire a member of his church staff. Lolli tracks down leaked photos of her.

Leader of the PAC

Lolli and Stamps leave out Alicia when they create a Super PAC to fund Boyce's campaign, but she must bail them out following a poorly planned casino event.

Southern Discomfort

Alicia sets up a donor for Boyce and Lolli to help their fundraising efforts, but problems arise when Boyce spots a Confederate flag in the donor's house. Also: Stamps tries to prove his silver tongue can be an asset.

Soul Train

Lolli gets kicked off a wine train and makes Boyce have her back while Stamps helps Alicia cope with campaign stress.

Sex, Lies, and Video Store

Old neighbors crash a family evening that celebrates Boyce's first campaign commercial. Also: the family find out about the relationship between Stamps and Alicia.

No Bingo, No Peace

Mayor Saxby interferes with the Ballentines' lives as he takes away Barton's Bingo permit.

White Trash

Boyce tries to end the garbage strike, Alicia makes a surprising offer for Stamps, and Barton stretches himself too thin.

Numb and Number

Boyce seeks an endorsement from Dr. Zagelman, but needs to get him to withdraw from the race to do so. Barton helps Stamps make a big decision and Alicia and Lolli realize Boyce has a chance to win.

Boyce Don't Cry