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Roots (1977) Season 1

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1x01 Part I aired Jan 23, 1977

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: sl... read more

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1x02 Part II aired Jan 24, 1977

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

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1x03 Part III aired Jan 25, 1977

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 mor... read more

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1x04 Part IV aired Jan 27, 1977

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,... read more

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1x05 Part V aired Jan 28, 1977

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

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1x06 Part VI aired Jan 28, 1977

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

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1x07 Part VII aired Jan 29, 1977

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 m... read more

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1x08 Part VIII aired Jan 30, 1977

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. Chicke... read more

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