Episodes
1. By Whatever Means Necessary
5.7
September 29, 2019
61 min
After returning from Alcatraz, Bumpy Johnson seeks to regain control of Harlem. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family, led by Vincent “Chin” Gigante.
Guest Stars:
Demi Singleton, Louis Cancelmi, Jazmine Sullivan, Hank Strong, Markuann Smith
2. The Nitty Gritty
6.6
October 6, 2019
56 min
Realizing a consistent source of heroin is vital to reclaim Harlem, Bumpy engages in a fevered search to find a dope supply independent of the Italians. Chin engages the services of crooked cops in a plot to arrest Bumpy and send him back to jail.
Guest Stars:
Demi Singleton, Taylor Selé, Michael Chenevert, Billy Wirth, Johnny Hopkins
3. Our Day Will Come
6.3
October 13, 2019
55 min
Bumpy unexpectedly finds himself at Elise's side when her shoplifting arrest and subsequent abuse is the catalyst for a protest where conflicting interests cause tensions to rise.
Guest Stars:
Demi Singleton, Patrick Murney, David Deblinger, Kelcy Griffin, Hank Strong
4. I Am The Greatest
6.3
October 20, 2019
50 min
Cassius Clay battles local boxing hero Doug Jones in the ring. Mayme insists Bumpy back Jones, an advocate for her Harlem Youth organization, but Malcolm urges Bumpy to back Clay. Meanwhile, Chin engages in a turf war for Harlem with Bonnano.
Guest Stars:
Demi Singleton, Deric Augustine, Lucky Daye, Haaron Hines, Markuann Smith
5. It's All In the Game
6.5
October 27, 2019
51 min
In an effort to break Bumpy's bank, Chin fixes a bet, as a result, Bumpy owes the winners more than he can cover. Police arrest Stella and Teddy for kissing. Elise looks toward the Nation of Islam in order to better herself.
Guest Stars:
Nneoma Sampson, Jared Kemp, Carole Troll, Christina Shea-Wright, Sean Allan Krill
6. Il Canto de Malavita
6.9
November 3, 2019
55 min
Elijah Muhammed tours Malcolm X's mosque where he meets Elise and asks her to spy on Malcolm. Chin finds out Teddy is alive, leaving Ernie Nunzi to correct his mistake. Esther James sues Adam Clayton Powell Jr. for slander.
Guest Stars:
Demi Singleton, Markuann Smith, Luis Guzmán, Tramell Tillman, Steve Vinovich
7. Masters of War
7.1
November 10, 2019
56 min
Striking back at the Italians, Bumpy exploits Chin's dark past. Mayme and Elise put aside their differences and Bumpy sees his wife and children reunited before his war explodes.
Guest Stars:
Demi Singleton, Markuann Smith, Afi Bijou, Tramell Tillman, Kathrine Narducci
8. How I Got Over
7.0
November 17, 2019
55 min
Chin and Bonnano are at war in Harlem. Mayme asks Bumpy to create a will where Bumpy finds out he and Mayme never formally adopted Margaret. Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. go to D.C. for the March on Washington.
Guest Stars:
Demi Singleton, Markuann Smith, Tramell Tillman, Paul Sorvino, Kathrine Narducci
9. Rent Strike Blues
6.4
November 24, 2019
54 min
Due to slum conditions in Harlem, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. leads a rent strike and investigates the owners of the buildings. Ernie Nunzi searches for the hooker who helped set up Zambrano. Bumpy and Mayme experience tension in their marriage.
Guest Stars:
Demi Singleton, Sonja Sohn, Markuann Smith, Afi Bijou, Nikkole Salter
10. Chickens Come Home to Roost
6.5
December 1, 2019
61 min
Bumpy blackmails the mob in an effort to secure the safety of himself and his family. President John F. Kennedy is assassinated. Teddy performs at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
Guest Stars:
Demi Singleton, Markuann Smith, Afi Bijou, Korey Jackson, Clifton Davis
