• Premiered: Jan 1977
  • Episodes: 8
  • Followers: 45
  • Ended
  • ABC (US)
  • Unknown
  • Drama History Mini-series War

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Season 1
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Part I
Episode overview
Air date
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: slave traders sweeping the .. show full overview
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Part II
Episode overview
Air date
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, the slave in charge of .. show full overview
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Part III
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Air date
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 more.
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Part IV
Episode overview
Air date
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, whom he marries.
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Part V
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Air date
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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Part VI
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Air date
Jan 28, 1977
Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.
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Part VII
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Air date
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 man is forfeited if he stays more than 60 days. Meanwhile, the nation erupts in Civil War.
1x8 Show finale
Part VIII
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Air date
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. Chicken George, who fought for the .. show full overview

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