The Souls & Science of Black Folk

6.9/10 · 108 votesJul 23, 202545 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Young Wash, Titch, and Theo head to Virginia to confront truths about Titch's father. In Halifax, Tanna's plan to sabotage her engagement backfires. Wash's daring dive to impress Goff brings both danger and a chance for something greater.

Season 1 Episodes8

E1 6.8

The Flying Man & the Musician

E2 7.0

Movements of Jah People

E3 6.7

Of Love & Caribbean Rum

E4 6.9Now viewing

The Souls & Science of Black Folk

E5 6.6

St. George and the Dragon

E6 6.5

Selamiut

E7 6.7

J'ouvert Morning

E8 6.4

If You See My Mama, Whisper Her This...

Cast7

Ernest Kingsley Junior

George Washington 'Wash' Black

Sterling K. Brown

Medwin Harris

Iola Evans

Tanna Goff

Edward Bluemel

William 'Billy' McGee

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Miss Angie

Eddie Karanja

Young George Washington 'Wash' Black

Tom Ellis

Christopher 'Titch' Wilde

Crew7

Maurice Marable

Director

Blaize Ali-Watkins

Staff Writer

Patrick Murguia

Director of Photography

Bradinn French

Editor

Jordan Goldman

Editor

Jennifer M. Johnson

Writer

Tamara Luciano

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Souls & Science of Black Folk" is episode 4 of Washington Black season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 108 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Maurice Marable and written by Jennifer M. Johnson, it aired on July 23, 2025.

The Souls & Science of Black Folk

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