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The Best Episodes of Roots

Every episode of Roots ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Roots!

Best episode
S1E3 Part 3
8.0421 votes
Worst episode
S1E4 Part 4
7.7412 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.9avg
Binge time
6h 0m
4 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Roots Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    8.0/10(421 votes)

    S1:E3

    George becomes an accomplished trainer of gamecocks and earns the nickname of Chicken George. George marries Matilda, a preacher's daughter, and fathers many children. Tom Lea loses a wager with an Englishman and sells George to save his farm.

    Director:Thomas Carter
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Roots Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    7.9/10(574 votes)

    S1:E1

    In the river region of The Gambia in 1750, Omoro Kinte and his wife, Binta, give birth to a son, Kunta. Kunta is kidnapped in 1767 and sold to British slave traders. After arriving in Maryland, Virginia planter John Waller purchases Kunta.

    Director:Phillip Noyce
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Roots Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    7.9/10(465 votes)

    S1:E2

    Redcoats attempt to persuade slaves to run away and join the English army. Kunta escapes but slave catchers apprehend him and amputate half of his foot to ensure he never runs off again. John Waller sells Kunta to his younger brother, William.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Roots Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    7.7/10(412 votes)

    S1:E4

    Chicken George returns to the Lea farm after 20 years. George's son, Tom, nurses a grudge against his father. George and Cyrus join the Memphis Colored Battery. Tom returns home after the war to embark on a new life with his family.

    Director:Bruce Beresford
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 3" is the best rated episode of Roots. It scored 8.0/10 from 421 votes. Directed by Thomas Carter and written by Unknown, it aired on June 1, 2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 1".

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