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The Temptations

8.019981 seasonTV SeriesDramaDocumentary

Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown musical act, The Temptations.

ProducersJay Benson·Suzanne Coston

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 1, 1998 7.0
E2
Episode 2
Nov 2, 1998 10.0

Cast

Charles Malik Whitfield
Charles Malik Whitfield
Otis Williams
D. B. Woodside
D. B. Woodside
Melvin Franklin
Christian Payton
Christian Payton
Paul Williams
Terron Brooks
Terron Brooks
Eddie Kendricks
Leon
Leon
David Ruffin
Alan Rosenberg
Alan Rosenberg
Shelly Berger
Tina Lifford
Tina Lifford
Haze
Jenifer Lewis
Jenifer Lewis
Mama Rose
Chaz Lamar Shepherd
Chaz Lamar Shepherd
Al Bryant
J. August Richards
J. August Richards
Richard Street
Charles Ley
Charles Ley
Dennis Edwards
Gina Ravera
Gina Ravera
Josephine

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The Temptations — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Temptations?

The Temptations is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Temptations on Netflix?

No, The Temptations is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is The Temptations on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Temptations is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Temptations for free?

The Temptations is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home Free in United States.

How many seasons are in The Temptations?

The Temptations has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 1998.

Are all episodes of The Temptations out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Temptations are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Temptations?

No — The Temptations ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Temptations based on a true story?

Yes — The Temptations is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).