Roots
Miniseries
19778 episodes
Episode 1
Part I
Jan 23, 19771h 37m
TMDB rating 5.0TMDB
In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave traders sweeping the countryside seize him. Chained with other captives, Kunta begins an agonized odyssey to the New World.
Episode 2
Part II
Jan 24, 19771h 37m
TMDB rating 4.6TMDB
Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of Kunta's training, becomes his only friend, a friendship that's tested when Kunta plans his escape.
Episode 3
Part III
Jan 25, 197749m
TMDB rating 4.2TMDB
In 1776, a nation fights for freedom - but not for all. Still driven by his memories as a Mandinka "fighting man," Kunta (now renamed Toby) escapes once more.
Episode 4
Part IV
Jan 26, 197751m
TMDB rating 4.4TMDB
After Genelva's nighttime dalliance with Junta deflects suspicion so she can flee with her lover, Kunta forms a romantic attachment to the worldly-wise Bell, whom he marries.
Episode 5
Part V
Jan 27, 197751m
TMDB rating 4.8TMDB
The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.
Episode 6
Part VI
Jan 28, 19771h 38m
TMDB rating 4.8TMDB
Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.
Episode 7
Part VII
Jan 29, 197751m
TMDB rating 3.3TMDB
Chicken George returns to North Carolina to find his sons have married and started families - and to learn about a state law that says his status as a free man is forfeited if he stays more than 60 days. Meanwhile, the nation erupts in Civil War.
Episode 8
Part VIII
Jan 30, 19771h 36m
TMDB rating 4.5TMDB
The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the raiders but endangers his own life. Chicken George, who fought for the Union, rejoins his family. He leads them to a new home in Tennessee.