TV series
Roots
1977, English, on ABC. Created by Alex Haley.
The Saga of an American Family.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 1977
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.4/10 from 254 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E8: Part VIII
Aired 30 January 1977
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Alex HaleyCreator
- Olivia ColeMathilda Moore · 8 ep
- Ben VereenChicken Joe Moore · 8 ep
- John AmosKunta Kinte · 8 ep
- Madge SinclairBell Reynolds · 8 ep
- Robert ReedDr. William Reynolds · 4 ep
- Louis Gossett Jr.Fiddler · 3 ep
- Lynda Day GeorgeMrs. Reynolds · 3 ep
- LeVar BurtonKunta Kinte · 2 ep
- Ji-Tu CumbukaWrestler · 2 ep
- Chuck ConnorsTom Moore · 2 ep
- Leslie UggamsKizzy Reynolds · 2 ep
- Lorne GreeneJohn Reynolds · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 January 1977
- Last aired
- 30 January 1977
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
Check ratings elsewhere
If you liked Roots
Roots: The Next Generations
TV · 1979 · 7.5/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Alex Haley's Queen
TV · 1993 · 7.0/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Bible
TV · 2013 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Parenthood
TV · 2010 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Blue and the Gray
TV · 1982 · 6.8/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Brothers and Sisters
TV · 2006 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Doctor Thorne
TV · 2016 · 7.3/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Thorn Birds
TV · 1983 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fosse/Verdon
TV · 2019 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Shōgun
TV · 1980 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Roots: quick answers
Is Roots worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 254 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Roots are there?
Roots has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is Roots finished?
Yes. Roots ended in 1977, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Roots suitable for kids?
Roots is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Roots?
If you liked Roots, try Roots: The Next Generations, Alex Haley's Queen, The Bible.
Who created Roots?
Roots was created by Alex Haley and stars Olivia Cole, Ben Vereen, John Amos.