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Series · 1977 · 90 min · 1 seasons

Roots (1977)

“The Saga of an American Family.”

7.4/10 · 254 votes
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Roots is a TV series (Drama) that first aired in 1977. Roots has 1 seasons and 8 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 7.4/10 from 254 viewers. In United States, you can watch Roots on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Last episode S1 · E8 — Part VIII January 30, 1977

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Plot

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.

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#africa#slavery#plantation#family history#miniseries#historical drama#captivity#genealogy

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Roots?

In United States, you can watch Roots on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Roots?

The main cast of Roots includes Olivia Cole, Ben Vereen, John Amos, Madge Sinclair and Robert Reed.

Who created Roots?

Roots was created by Alex Haley.

How many seasons and episodes does Roots have?

Roots has 1 seasons and 8 episodes in total.

When was Roots released?

Roots first aired on January 23, 1977.

Has Roots ended?

Yes, Roots has ended.

Is Roots worth watching?

Roots has an average rating of 7.4/10 from 254 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Roots?

If you enjoyed Roots, try Roots: The Next Generations, Alex Haley's Queen, The Bible and Parenthood.

Is Roots on Watcha?

Not in United States right now. Roots is on Watcha in: South Korea.

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Updated: October 25, 2026 ·