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The Best Episodes of Roots

Every episode of Roots ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Roots!

The Best Episodes of Roots

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

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  1. Background image for Part 3
    8.1/10(408 votes)

    #1 - Part 3

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Thomas Carter
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Part 2
    8.0/10(453 votes)

    #2 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Part 1
    7.9/10(555 votes)

    #3 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Phillip Noyce
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Part 4
    7.8/10(399 votes)

    #4 - Part 4

    S1:E4

    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.

    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 3" is the best rated episode of "Roots". It scored 8.1/10 based on 408 votes. Directed by Thomas Carter and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/1/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 2".