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Godfather of Harlem S1E2 — The Nitty Gritty

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Godfather of Harlem•Season 1•Episode 2

The Nitty Gritty

7.9/10 · 922 votesOct 6, 201956 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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.

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Forest Whitaker

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Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent 'Chin' Gigante

Ilfenesh Hadera

Ilfenesh Hadera

Mayme Johnson

Antoinette Crowe-Legacy

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Elise Johnson

Nigel Thatch

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Malcolm X

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

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Teddy Greene

Lucy Fry

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Giancarlo Esposito

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Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

Rafi Gavron

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Episode Summary

"The Nitty Gritty" is episode 2 of Godfather of Harlem season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 922 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on October 6, 2019.

Next: E3 · Our Day Will Come Best of Season 1