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The Best Episodes of Godfather of Harlem

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Loosely based on infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Godfather of Harlem Season 3 Episode 10 - Our Black Shining Prince
    8.7/10(471 votes)

    #1 - Our Black Shining Prince

    S3:E10

    Bumpy and Chin enlist Morgenthau's help to prevent Colombo and Battle from bringing in a shipment of heroin, guns, and cocaine. Stella must choose between Colombo and her father.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writers:Chris Brancato, Michael Panes

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  2. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 Episode 10 - The Hate That Hate Produced
    8.6/10(586 votes)

    #2 - The Hate That Hate Produced

    S2:E10

    Bumpy Johnson must fend off rivals to receive the largest dope shipment in New York history, while Harlem explodes into riot; Malcolm X reluctantly agrees to protection from an unusual source.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Godfather of Harlem Season 3 Episode 9 - We Are All Kings
    8.6/10(393 votes)

    #3 - We Are All Kings

    S3:E9

    Chin Gigante is released from prison and seeks to excise Joe Colombo from the Commission.

    Director:Rob J. Greenlea
    Writers:Chris Brancato, Michael Panes

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  4. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 Episode 8 - Ten Harlems
    8.5/10(494 votes)

    #4 - Ten Harlems

    S2:E8

    Confronted with a betrayal in his ranks, Bumpy Johnson hunts for enemies within his Ten Harlems. The conflict between Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam escalates from threats to outright violence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 Episode 9 - The Bonanno Split
    8.5/10(487 votes)

    #5 - The Bonanno Split

    S2:E9

    Bumpy Johnson must protect the Italian mob when Joseph Bonanno decides to abolish the Commission; captain Omar takes his campaign against Malcolm X to a new level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 Episode 4 - The Geechee
    8.4/10(556 votes)

    #6 - The Geechee

    S2:E4

    An unlikely partnership proves to be extremely lucrative for Bumpy Johnson and Chin Gigante, but their success puts targets on their backs. Malcolm X fights off attacks on his character and his life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Godfather of Harlem Season 1 Episode 7 - Masters of War
    8.3/10(718 votes)

    #7 - Masters of War

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Godfather of Harlem Season 1 Episode 10 - Chickens Come Home to Roost
    8.3/10(736 votes)

    #8 - Chickens Come Home to Roost

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 Episode 6 - The Ballot or the Bullet
    8.3/10(537 votes)

    #9 - The Ballot or the Bullet

    S2:E6

    Three Freedom Riders are murdered in Mississippi, and Bumpy Johnson wants justice, as well as a hedge against Federal investigation. Chin Gigante evades imprisonment with an “insanity” defense, and Malcolm X delivers his most fervent call to action.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 Episode 2 - Sting Like a Bee
    8.2/10(577 votes)

    #10 - Sting Like a Bee

    S2:E2

    Bumpy Johnson wants to use his new French supplier to distribute to the “Harlems” of other major American cities. Malcolm X uses Cassius Clay to leverage himself back into favor with the Nation of Islam before Clay’s famous fight versus Sonny Liston.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 Episode 3 - The Fruit Stand Riot
    8.2/10(560 votes)

    #11 - The Fruit Stand Riot

    S2:E3

    When innocent black teenagers and bystanders are savagely beaten and arrested by police, the Harlem community rallies to free them. Adam Clayton Powell and Mayme Johnson use peaceful protest, but Bumpy Johnson and Malcolm X prefer street justice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Godfather of Harlem Season 1 Episode 1 - By Whatever Means Necessary
    8.1/10(1178 votes)

    #12 - By Whatever Means Necessary

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Paul Eckstein, Chris Brancato

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  13. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 Episode 5 - It's a Small World After All
    8.1/10(531 votes)

    #13 - It's a Small World After All

    S2:E5

    An incident at the Geechee Club threatens to break up Bumpy and Chin's partnership. Adam Clayton Powell looks to end the filibuster on the Civil Rights Bill, even if it means playing dirty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 Episode 7 - Man of the Year
    8.1/10(491 votes)

    #14 - Man of the Year

    S2:E7

    Before accepting a prestigious award, Bumpy Johnson contemplates the many contradictions in his life, and struggles to do what's best for his family; Chin Gigante learns a difficult truth about his daughter, Stella.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Godfather of Harlem Season 3 Episode 7 - All Roads Lead to Malcolm
    8.1/10(374 votes)

    #15 - All Roads Lead to Malcolm

    S3:E7

    When Battle's arrested, Bumpy must find a way to spring him and find the mole. Bumpy discovers that Malcolm X has more enemies than they thought.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writers:Chris Brancato, Michael Panes

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  16. Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 2 - Country Boy
    8.1/10(232 votes)

    #16 - Country Boy

    S4:E2

    A power struggle erupts in Harlem as Bumpy seeks allies against Chin's betrayal. Meanwhile, he assigns a risky heroin heist to Frank Lucas, while Elise uncovers deadly secrets and Stella maneuvers for control.

    Director:Guillermo Navarro
    Writer:Benjamin Cavell

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  17. Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 5 - Concrete Jungle
    8.1/10(215 votes)

    #17 - Concrete Jungle

    S4:E5

    Bumpy finds a new concrete supplier that subverts payments to the Italians; Elise and the Panthers plan a symbolic action against the police; Frank does a job for Colombo; Mayme asks James Baldwin to do a reading for the Fine Arts Board.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 9 - Black and White
    8.1/10(199 votes)

    #18 - Black and White

    S4:E9

    Without the St. Clair, Bumpy's forced to bring an old enemy back to Harlem to take care of Joe Colombo; Omar gets the name of one of Malcolm's shooters and the Panthers investigate; Mayme's invited to Truman Capote's Black & White Ball.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 10 - Unity Day
    8.1/10(223 votes)

    #19 - Unity Day

    S4:E10

    An attack on Bumpy's family forces him to team up with unlikely allies to retaliate against Joe Colombo; Margaret stays with Elise and the Panthers and helps Jerome; Pino betrays Stella; Colombo plans a Civil Rights rally in Central Park.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Godfather of Harlem Season 1 Episode 5 - It's All In the Game
    8.0/10(714 votes)

    #20 - It's All In the Game

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Guillermo Navarro
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Godfather of Harlem Season 1 Episode 6 - Il Canto de Malavita
    8.0/10(696 votes)

    #21 - Il Canto de Malavita

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Godfather of Harlem Season 2 Episode 1 - The French Connection
    8.0/10(608 votes)

    #22 - The French Connection

    S2:E1

    After three months in hiding from Chin Gigante and the Italians, Bumpy Johnson takes action to lift the sanctions off his head. By forging new alliances with European suppliers, Bumpy aims to reunite with his family safely back in Harlem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Godfather of Harlem Season 3 Episode 1 - The Negro in White America
    8.0/10(485 votes)

    #23 - The Negro in White America

    S3:E1

    To repay a drug debt owed to the Italians after the Harlem riots, Bumpy Johnson robs from his own community. Omar seeks to return to Elise and Malcolm's good graces. Someone close to Stella orders a hit on her life.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writers:Chris Brancato, Michael Panes

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  24. Godfather of Harlem Season 3 Episode 4 - Captain Fields
    8.0/10(393 votes)

    #24 - Captain Fields

    S3:E4

    When two uniformed cops attack the Geechee, Bumpy and Battle make a play for control of local 27th police precinct. Stella decides whether to rat Colombo out to the Feds. Meanwhile, Malcolm's life is threatened in Cairo.

    Director:Guillermo Navarro
    Writers:Dean Imperial, Moise Verneau

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  25. Godfather of Harlem Season 1 Episode 2 - The Nitty Gritty
    7.9/10(859 votes)

    #25 - The Nitty Gritty

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Our Black Shining Prince" is the best rated episode of "Godfather of Harlem". It scored 8.7/10 based on 471 votes. Directed by Joe Chappelle and written by Chris Brancato, Michael Panes, it aired on 3/26/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Hate That Hate Produced".