7.9

Roots•Season 1•Episode 5

Part V

7.9/10 · 358 votesJan 27, 197751 min

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

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The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.

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Season 1 Episodes8

Part I

Part II

Part III

Part IV

Part V

Part VI

Part VII

Part VIII

Cast4

John Amos

Older Kunta Kinte

Olivia Cole

Mathilda Moore

Ben Vereen

Chicken Joe Moore

Madge Sinclair

Belle Reynolds

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Episode Summary

"Part V" is episode 5 of Roots season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 358 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on January 27, 1977.

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