Soul Food (2000)

Episode Overview

Musical guest: Shirley Caesar Following a tragic car crash, both Kenny and Bird find themselves in the hospital, while Maxine deals with a fractured arm. Teri opts to take a break from her law firm duties to help care for her siblings' three kids. When one of Kenny's friends, who was managing his towing business, abruptly quits, Maxine steps in to run things until her brother gets back on his feet. Brian, Teri's coworker, presses her for a timeline on her return, prompting her to go back to work, only to resign after the partners deny her a partnership. Damon grapples with guilt over the accident, and Lem confronts him, expressing his anger for almost harming the family. Bird struggles with a minor bladder issue, while Ahmad is convinced he has a "baptism curse" and refuses to get baptized until he receives a sign.