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Roots S1E4 — Part IV
8.1
Roots•Season 1•Episode 4

Part IV

8.1/10 · 386 votesJan 26, 197751 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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After Genelva's nighttime dalliance with Junta deflects suspicion so she can flee with her lover, Kunta forms a romantic attachment to the worldly-wise Bell, whom he marries.

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John Amos

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Madge Sinclair

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Episode Summary

"Part IV" is episode 4 of Roots season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 386 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on January 26, 1977.

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