Seasons & Episodes
Episode 1
In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But he d
Episode 2
Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indiginity of
Episode 3
In 1776, a nation fights for freedom - but not for all. Kunta Kinte escapes again and is crippled by slave catchers. He
Episode 4
At age 16, Kizzy is sold and bears her new master's sone, who grows up to become fun-loving Chicken George. Yearning to
Episode 5
Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt. Fourteen years later, he returns home a fre
Episode 6
The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the raid
Episode 7
Alex Haley's son William Haley and LeVar Burton join the historians and creators of Roots in assessing the impact of the
