Seasons & Episodes
By Whatever Means Necessary
After returning from Alcatraz, Bumpy Johnson seeks to regain control of Harlem. With the streets controlled by the Itali
The Nitty Gritty
Realizing a consistent source of heroin is vital to reclaim Harlem, Bumpy engages in a fevered search to find a dope sup
Our Day Will Come
Bumpy unexpectedly finds himself at Elise's side when her shoplifting arrest and subsequent abuse is the catalyst for a
I Am The Greatest
Cassius Clay battles local boxing hero Doug Jones in the ring. Mayme insists Bumpy back Jones, an advocate for her Harle
It's All In the Game
In an effort to break Bumpy's bank, Chin fixes a bet, as a result, Bumpy owes the winners more than he can cover. Police
Il Canto de Malavita
Elijah Muhammed tours Malcolm X's mosque where he meets Elise and asks her to spy on Malcolm. Chin finds out Teddy is al
Masters of War
Striking back at the Italians, Bumpy exploits Chin's dark past. Mayme and Elise put aside their differences and Bumpy se
How I Got Over
Chin and Bonnano are at war in Harlem. Mayme asks Bumpy to create a will where Bumpy finds out he and Mayme never formal
Rent Strike Blues
Due to slum conditions in Harlem, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. leads a rent strike and investigates the owners of the buildin
Chickens Come Home to Roost
Bumpy blackmails the mob in an effort to secure the safety of himself and his family. President John F. Kennedy is assas
The French Connection
After three months in hiding from Chin Gigante and the Italians, Bumpy Johnson takes action to lift the sanctions off hi
Sting Like a Bee
Bumpy Johnson wants to use his new French supplier to distribute to the “Harlems” of other major American cities. Ma
The Fruit Stand Riot
When innocent black teenagers and bystanders are savagely beaten and arrested by police, the Harlem community rallies to
The Geechee
An unlikely partnership proves to be extremely lucrative for Bumpy Johnson and Chin Gigante, but their success puts targ
It's a Small World After All
An incident at the Geechee Club threatens to break up Bumpy and Chin's partnership. Adam Clayton Powell looks to end the
The Ballot or the Bullet
Three Freedom Riders are murdered in Mississippi, and Bumpy Johnson wants justice, as well as a hedge against Federal in
Man of the Year
Before accepting a prestigious award, Bumpy Johnson contemplates the many contradictions in his life, and struggles to d
Ten Harlems
Confronted with a betrayal in his ranks, Bumpy Johnson hunts for enemies within his Ten Harlems. The conflict between Ma
The Bonanno Split
Bumpy Johnson must protect the Italian mob when Joseph Bonanno decides to abolish the Commission; captain Omar takes his
The Hate That Hate Produced
Bumpy Johnson must fend off rivals to receive the largest dope shipment in New York history, while Harlem explodes into
The Negro in White America
To repay a drug debt owed to the Italians after the Harlem riots, Bumpy Johnson robs from his own community. Omar seeks
Alzado
When Joe Colombo carries out a gentleman's kidnapping of Mayme, Bumpy angrily prepares for a coming war.
Mecca
Jose Battle asks for a favor from his new partner Bumpy Johnson: a political assassination. Malcolm X is detained by Sau
Captain Fields
When two uniformed cops attack the Geechee, Bumpy and Battle make a play for control of local 27th police precinct. Stel
Angel of Death
Bumpy and Colombo face off for control of the heroin trade when Monsieur 98 returns to bring in the next shipment. Omar
Spooks
Bumpy utilizes Battle's contacts in the CIA to secure a steady supply of a new drug: cocaine. Stella lies to Fineman in
All Roads Lead to Malcolm
When Battle's arrested, Bumpy must find a way to spring him and find the mole. Bumpy discovers that Malcolm X has more e
Homeland or Death
Bumpy uncovers a CIA plot to assassinate Malcolm X and Che Guevara at the United Nations. Malcolm writes his autobiograp
We Are All Kings
Chin Gigante is released from prison and seeks to excise Joe Colombo from the Commission.
Our Black Shining Prince
Bumpy and Chin enlist Morgenthau's help to prevent Colombo and Battle from bringing in a shipment of heroin, guns, and c
New Harlem
Bumpy plans to build a new club in Harlem but must find a new way to finance it without the heroin business. Elise testi
Country Boy
A power struggle erupts in Harlem as Bumpy seeks allies against Chin's betrayal. Meanwhile, he assigns a risky heroin he
The Straw Man
When the property for Bumpy's new club is being sold to a powerful, white real-estate developer, Bumpy must convince the
Union Blues
Bumpy battles a union strike threatening club construction. Elise bails out a fellow Panther and Frank faces consequence
Concrete Jungle
Bumpy finds a new concrete supplier that subverts payments to the Italians; Elise and the Panthers plan a symbolic actio
The Visit
Bumpy suffers a heart attack and has visions of Malcolm in the hospital; he's forced to negotiate with Colombo for Chanc
The Pawn Goes First
The Club St. Clair opens, but Bumpy has to pay Colombo a tax; Frank seeks protection from the Italians trying to kill hi
If We Must Die
Fred Straub returns to sue Bumpy for ownership of the St. Clair, but this time, he's backed by the Italian Mob; the Pant
Black and White
Without the St. Clair, Bumpy's forced to bring an old enemy back to Harlem to take care of Joe Colombo; Omar gets the na
Unity Day
An attack on Bumpy's family forces him to team up with unlikely allies to retaliate against Joe Colombo; Margaret stays
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