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Roots S1E2 — Part II
8.3
Roots•Season 1•Episode 2

Part II

8.3/10 · 428 votesJan 24, 197797 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of Kunta's training, becomes his only friend, a friendship that's tested when Kunta plans his escape.

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Episode Summary

"Part II" is episode 2 of Roots season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 428 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on January 24, 1977.

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