Roots
1977 Ended ABC ★ 8.0/10
The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots , was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.
In short
Roots (premiered 23 January 1977). Status: Ended. Platform: ABC. 8 episodes, 1 × Season. ★ 8/10.
Seasons (1 · 8 episodes)
8
Cast
Robert Reed
Dr. William Reynolds
Olivia Cole
Mathilda
John Amos
Toby
Madge Sinclair
Bell Reynolds
Ben Vereen
'Chicken' George Moore
Leslie Uggams
Kizzy Reynolds
Sandy Duncan
Missy Anne Reynolds
Chuck Connors
Tom Moore
LeVar Burton
Kunta Kinte
Louis Gossett, Jr.
Fiddler
Vic Morrow
Ames
Lynda Day George
Mrs. Reynolds
Carolyn Jones
Mrs. Moore
Edward Asner
Capt. Thomas Davies
Ian McShane
Sir Eric Russell
FAQ
When does “Roots” premiere?
“Roots” premiered on 23 January 1977. Upcoming episodes and any new seasons are listed in the Seans release calendar, updated daily from TVmaze data.
Where can you watch “Roots”?
“Roots” is associated with ABC. Availability may vary by region — check the Seans calendar for air dates and confirm the offer in your streaming service.
How many episodes are in season 1 of “Roots”?
Season 1 of “Roots” has 8 episodes according to TVmaze. The full episode list with air dates is below — mark watched episodes and track your progress for free.
Will “Roots” get another season?
“Roots” has ended and no further seasons are planned. The full list of episodes and seasons is below — mark what you watched and track your progress.
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