The Underground Railroad S1E1 — Chapter 1: Georgia

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The Underground Railroad•Season 1•Episode 1

Chapter 1: Georgia

8.1/10 · 887 votesMay 13, 202169 min

Ranked #2 of 10 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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When Caesar convinces Cora to escape from Randall plantation in Georgia their lives are irrevocably changed. They discover the impossible in an underground railroad which takes them on an unexpected journey and reveals the true face of America.

Directed byBarry Jenkins

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Season 1 Episodes10

E1 8.1Now viewing

Chapter 1: Georgia

E2 8.1

Chapter 2: South Carolina

E3 7.9

Chapter 3: North Carolina

E4 7.2

Chapter 4: The Great Spirit

E5 7.7

Chapter 5: Tennessee - Exodus

E6 7.9

Chapter 6: Tennessee - Proverbs

E7 7.4

Chapter 7: Fanny Briggs

E8 7.5

Chapter 8: Indiana Autumn

E9 8.8

Chapter 9: Indiana Winter

E10 7.7

Chapter 10: Mabel

Cast3

Thuso Mbedu

Cora Randall

Chase W. Dillon

Homer

Joel Edgerton

Arnold Ridgeway

Crew4

Barry Jenkins

Director

Barry Jenkins

Teleplay

Jeff White

Visual Effects Supervisor

Joi McMillon

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Chapter 1: Georgia" is episode 1 of The Underground Railroad season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 887 votes, ranking #2 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Barry Jenkins, it aired on May 13, 2021.

Next: E2 · Chapter 2: South Carolina Best of Season 1