Sheila E.

S05 E01 • Monday, Feb 27, 2012 • Feb 27 • 1h

Documenting the rise and career of drummer and percussionist Sheila E. Interviews with Sheila E., Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo, Peter Michael Escovedo, Zina Escovedo, M.C. Hammer, Karl Perazzo, George Duke, Al Jarreau, Michael Cooper (of Con Funk Shun), Cliff Winston, Ray Obiedo, and D'wayne Wiggins. Postponed from an earlier date (February 20, 2012)

David Ruffin

S05 E02 • Monday, Mar 5, 2012 • Mar 5 • 1h

Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B performer David Ruffin. Interviews with Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards (of The Temptations), Cornelius Grant, Clay McMurray, Robert Penn, Shelly Berger, and Larry Buford. Postponed from an earlier date (February 27, 2012). David Ruffin was a pivotal member of the Motown group "The Temptations. This was the highest rated episode of the season.

Whodini

S05 E03 • Monday, Mar 12, 2012 • Mar 12 • 1h

Documenting the rise and career of pioneering rap group Whodini. Interviews with Hassan Pore, Jalil Hutchins, Ralph McDaniels, John Fletcher, Grandmaster Dee, Kangol Kid, Roy Comier, Stretch, Michael Bivins, Chuck D, Dana Dane, Doctor Ice, and Nelson George. Postponed from an earlier date (March 5, 2012)

Sly and the Family Stone

S05 E04 • Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012 • Jun 26 • 1h

Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of music group Sly and the Family Stone. Interviews with Sly Stone, Cynthia Robinson, Greg Errico, Jerry Martini (of Sly and the Family Stone), Stephen Paley, Novena Carmel, Clive Davis, Hamp "Bubba" Banks, and Jeff Kaliss. Original bassist Larry Graham did not appear in the documentary.

Angela Bofill

S05 E05 • Monday, Jul 2, 2012 • Jul 2 • 1h

Documenting the career and troubles of Jazz/R&B singer-songwriter Angela Bofill. Interviews with Angela Bofill, Buddy Williams, Dave Valentin, Frank Martin, Narada Michael Walden, Maysa Leak, Jeanie Tracy, Francisco Coteno, Melba Moore, and Rich Engel.

Con Funk Shun

S05 E06 • Monday, Jul 9, 2012 • Jul 9 • 1h

Documenting the rise and careers of the R&B/funk music group Con Funk Shun. Interviews with Dennis Johnson, Danny "Sweetman" Thomas, Felton Pilate, Larry Dodson (of The Bar Kays), Michael Cooper, Zebulun Pauelle Harrell, Karl Fuller, Paul Mack, Peter Michael Escovedo, Cedric Martin, Rickey Vincent, Linda Lou McCall, Jay King, Melvin Carter, and MC Hammer.

Kool Moe Dee

S05 E07 • Monday, Jul 16, 2012 • Jul 16 • 1h

Documenting the rise and career of pioneer rap vocalist Kool Moe Dee. Interviews with Kool Moe Dee, LA Sunshine, Special K (of the Treacherous Three), Busy Bee Starski, Melle Mel, Doug E. Fresh, Teddy Riley, Quincy Jones, and Lavaba Mallison.

Marvelettes

S05 E08 • Monday, Jul 23, 2012 • Jul 23 • 1h

Documenting the rise and turbulent decline of Motown group the Marvelettes. Interviews with Katherine Anderson Shaffner, Wanda Young Rogers, Ann Bogan, Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart (of the Marvelettes), Otis Williams (of The Temptations), Georgia Dobbins, Robert Bateman, Mary Wilson (of The Supremes), Joe Billingslea (of The Contours), Eddie Holland, Dyana Williams, Janie Bradford, and David Washington.

Arrested Development

S05 E09 • Monday, Aug 13, 2012 • Aug 13 • 1h

Documenting the careers of alternative hip hop group Arrested Development. Interviews with Speech, Rasa Don, Aerle Taree, One Love, Eshe Mothsho, Dionne Farris, JJ Boogie, Tasha LaRae (of Arrested Development), Michael Mauldin, Steven Ivory, Jason Orr, Gil Robertson IV, and Kelley L. Carter.

Gerald Levert

S05 E10 • Monday, Aug 20, 2012 • Aug 20 • 1h

Isaac Hayes

S05 E11 • Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 • Jan 23 • 1h

Midnight Star

S05 E12 • Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 • Jan 30 • 1h

EPMD

S05 E13 • Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 • Feb 6 • 1h

Lou Rawls

S05 E14 • Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 • Feb 13 • 1h

Disco Parts 1 and 2

S05 E15 • Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 • Feb 20 • 1h

Eddie Kendricks

S05 E16 • Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 • Feb 27 • 1h

The Whispers

S05 E17 • Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013 • Mar 6 • 1h

Mint Condition

S05 E18 • Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 • Mar 13 • 1h

Johnny Gill

S05 E19 • Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 • Mar 20 • 1h