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The Best Episodes of The Book of Negroes

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Kidnapped in Africa and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate a revolution in New York, isolation in Nova Scotia and treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, in an attempt to secure her freedom in

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Book of Negroes Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(146 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Stolen from Africa, eleven-year old Aminata Diallo is enslaved and forced to endure a treacherous journey to America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Book of Negroes Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(97 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    When Revolution breaks out in New York, Aminata seizes her chance and escapes to freedom in the haven of Canvas Town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Book of Negroes Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(84 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Upon their arrival in Africa, Aminata leaves the Loyalists behind to find her way back to her home village of Bayo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Book of Negroes Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(117 votes)

    #4 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Aminata, forced to deflect the affections of the two men who own her, adjusts to plantation life in the Carolinas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Book of Negroes Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(90 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    After British defeat, Aminata registers Black Loyalists in The Book Of Negroes for an escape to freedom in Nova Scotia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Book of Negroes Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(90 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    ​As racial tensions boil in barren and destitute Shelburne, Aminata organizes a final journey back to Africa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Book of Negroes". It scored 8.1/10 based on 146 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".