The BEST episodes written by M. Charles Cohen

7.80

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#1 - Part VIII

Roots - Season 1 - Episode 8

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.

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7.71

174 votes

#2 - Part V

Roots - Season 1 - Episode 5

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

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7.33

193 votes

#3 - Part IV

Roots - Season 1 - Episode 4

After Genelva's nighttime dalliance with Junta deflects suspicion so she can flee with her lover, Kunta forms a romantic attachment to the worldly-wise Bell, whom he marries.

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