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Roots Season 1 Episodes

S1 E6

Jan 30, 1977

Part VI

The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the raiders but endangers his own...

Season 1, Episode 6

S1 E5

Jan 28, 1977

Part V

Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt. Fourteen years later, he returns home a free man, a status that has a...

Season 1, Episode 5

S1 E4

Jan 27, 1977

Part IV

At age 16, Kizzy is sold and bears her new master's son, who grows up to become fun-loving Chicken George. Yearning to see her parents, Kizzy is...

Season 1, Episode 4

S1 E3

Jan 25, 1977

Part III

In 1776, a nation fights for freedom - but not for all. Kunta Kinte escapes again and is crippled by slave catchers. He marries, gains a daughter and...

Season 1, Episode 3

S1 E2

Jan 24, 1977

Part II

Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indiginity of an Annapolis slave auction....

Season 1, Episode 2

S1 E1

Jan 23, 1977

Part I

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...

Season 1, Episode 1