

2016–2016 · History · Ended
Roots is a historical portrait of American slavery recounting the journey of one family and their will to survive and ultimately carry on their legacy despite hardship.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 21:00 (America/New York)
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E04 · Episode 4
2016-06-03
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Episode 1
2016-05-30 · 120 min
Episode 2
2016-05-31 · 120 min
Episode 3
2016-06-01 · 120 min
Episode 4
2016-06-02 · 120 min
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