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Roots

Season 1 1977
NR

  • 1977-01-24T01:00:00Z on ABC
  • 45m
  • 9h 52m (8 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Drama
The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.

8 episodes

Series Premiere

1977-01-24T01:00:00Z

1x01 Part I

Series Premiere

1x01 Part I

  • 1977-01-24T01:00:00Z1h 37m

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.

1977-01-25T01:00:00Z

1x02 Part II

1x02 Part II

  • 1977-01-25T01:00:00Z1h 37m

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.

1977-01-26T01:00:00Z

1x03 Part III

1x03 Part III

  • 1977-01-26T01:00:00Z50m

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.

1977-01-27T01:00:00Z

1x04 Part IV

1x04 Part IV

  • 1977-01-27T01:00:00Z51m

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.

1977-01-28T01:00:00Z

1x05 Part V

1x05 Part V

  • 1977-01-28T01:00:00Z51m

The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.

1977-01-29T01:00:00Z

1x06 Part VI

1x06 Part VI

  • 1977-01-29T01:00:00Z1h 39m

Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.

1977-01-30T01:00:00Z

1x07 Part VII

1x07 Part VII

  • 1977-01-30T01:00:00Z51m

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.

Season Finale

1977-01-31T01:00:00Z

1x08 Part VIII

Season Finale

1x08 Part VIII

  • 1977-01-31T01:00:00Z1h 36m

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.

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