The matriarch of a large, often embattled clan, Mother Joe presides over a 40-year tradition of sumptuous Sunday family dinner that brings her family together. Through good times and bad, Mother Joe dishes out generous helpings of humor, love, anger and wisdom, as well as her delicious soul food.

When Mother Joe’s mighty fist is felled by illness, the cherished tradition of Sunday dinner is broken — and some family members even stop talking to one another. Now, it’s up to Mother Joe’s Grandon to hatch a secret plan to bring back the good times … and teach all the “grown-ups” the true meaning of soul food.