Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg
In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave traders sweeping the countryside seize him. Chained with other captives, Kunta begins an agonized odyssey to the New
John Amos
Older Kunta Kinte
Olivia Cole
Mathilda Moore
Ben Vereen
Chicken Joe Moore
Madge Sinclair
Belle Reynolds
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"Part I" is episode 1 of Roots season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 512 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on January 23, 1977.
