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Roots

7.419771 seasonNRTV SeriesDrama

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…

DirectorsMarvin J. Chomsky·John Erman
WritersAlex Haley·James Lee

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part I
Jan 23, 1977 5.0
E2
Part II
Jan 24, 1977 4.6
E3
Part III
Jan 25, 1977 4.2
E4
Part IV
Jan 26, 1977 4.4
E5
Part V
Jan 27, 1977 4.8
E6
Part VI
Jan 28, 1977 4.8
E7
Part VII
Jan 29, 1977 3.3
E8
Part VIII
Jan 30, 1977 4.5

Cast · Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky

JAJohn Amos
John Amos
Older Kunta Kinte
OCOlivia Cole
Olivia Cole
Mathilda Moore
BVBen Vereen
Ben Vereen
Chicken Joe Moore
MSMadge Sinclair
Madge Sinclair
Belle Reynolds

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Roots — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Roots?

Roots isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Roots on Netflix?

No, Roots is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Roots on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Roots isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Roots for free?

Roots isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in Roots?

Roots has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 1977.

Are all episodes of Roots out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of Roots are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Roots?

No — Roots ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.