ABC 1977 1 season 8 eps NR Ended

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1977 1 season 8 eps NR

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65 min

S1 · E1 · Jan 23, 1977

Part I Episode 1

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 countryside seize him. Chained with other captives, Kunta begins an agonized odyssey to the New World.

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65 min

S1 · E2 · Jan 24, 1977

Part II Episode 2

Despite 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.

7.4 · You

65 min

S1 · E3 · Jan 25, 1977

Part III Episode 3

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.

7.2 · You

65 min

S1 · E4 · Jan 26, 1977

Part IV Episode 4

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.

7.3 · You

65 min

S1 · E5 · Jan 27, 1977

Part V Episode 5

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

7.3 · You

65 min

S1 · E6 · Jan 28, 1977

Part VI Episode 6

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

7.3 · You

65 min

S1 · E7 · Jan 29, 1977

Part VII Episode 7

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.

7.2 · You

65 min

S1 · E8 · Jan 30, 1977

Part VIII Episode 8

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 Union, rejoins his family. He leads them to a new home in Tennessee.

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8 episodes in Season 1

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