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The Saga of an American Family.

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.

Episodes

Miniseries

1Part IJan 23, 1977 · 97m · ★ 5.0In 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.
2Part IIJan 24, 1977 · 97m · ★ 4.6Despite 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.
3Part IIIJan 25, 1977 · 49m · ★ 4.2In 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.
4Part IVJan 26, 1977 · 51m · ★ 4.4After 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.
5Part VJan 27, 1977 · 51m · ★ 4.8The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.
6Part VIJan 28, 1977 · 98m · ★ 4.8Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.

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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.

Created by: Alex Haley
Genres: Drama
Status: Ended
First aired: January 23, 1977
Last aired: January 30, 1977
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Episode length: 1h 30m
Language: English
Networks: ABC
Production: David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television