Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•matches the season avg
The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the raiders but endangers his own life. Chicken George, who fought for the Union, rejoins his family. He leads them to a new home in Tennessee.
John Amos
Older Kunta Kinte
Olivia Cole
Mathilda Moore
Ben Vereen
Chicken Joe Moore
Madge Sinclair
Belle Reynolds
0 comments
Join the conversation
Share your take and reply to other fans.
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this episode.
"Part VIII" is episode 8 of Roots season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 344 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on January 30, 1977.
