Episodes
1. Part 1
4.2
May 30, 2016
90 min
In the river region of The Gambia in 1750, Omoro Kinte and his wife, Binta, give birth to a son, Kunta. Kunta is kidnapped in 1767 and sold to British slave traders. After arriving in Maryland, Virginia planter John Waller purchases Kunta.
Guest Stars:
Simona Brown, LeVar Burton, Colby Arps, Jared Bankens, Tony Caprari
2. Part 2
2.5
May 31, 2016
90 min
Redcoats attempt to persuade slaves to run away and join the English army. Kunta escapes but slave catchers apprehend him and amputate half of his foot to ensure he never runs off again. John Waller sells Kunta to his younger brother, William.
Guest Stars:
Emyri Crutchfield, Matthew Goode, James Purefoy, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Roman L. Armstrong
3. Part 3
2.5
June 1, 2016
90 min
George becomes an accomplished trainer of gamecocks and earns the nickname of Chicken George. George marries Matilda, a preacher's daughter, and fathers many children. Tom Lea loses a wager with an Englishman and sells George to save his farm.
Guest Stars:
Brett Lapeyrouse, Anika Noni Rose, Shannon Lucio, Erica Tazel, Maile Zox
4. Part 4
3.2
June 2, 2016
90 min
Chicken George returns to the Lea farm after 20 years. George's son, Tom, nurses a grudge against his father. George and Cyrus join the Memphis Colored Battery. Tom returns home after the war to embark on a new life with his family.
Guest Stars:
Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Renell Gibbs, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Anika Noni Rose, Anna Paquin