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Roots: The Next Generations

7.519791 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDrama

Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA. This sequel…

WriterAlex Haley

ProducersStan Margulies·David L. Wolper

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Part 1

Feb 18, 1979

Part 2

Feb 19, 1979

Part 3

Feb 20, 1979

Part 4

Feb 21, 1979

Part 5

Feb 22, 1979

Part 6

Feb 23, 1979

Part 7

Feb 25, 1979

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Roots: The Next Generations — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Roots: The Next Generations?

Roots: The Next Generations 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: The Next Generations on Netflix?

No, Roots: The Next Generations is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Roots: The Next Generations on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Roots: The Next Generations isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Roots: The Next Generations for free?

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

How many seasons are in Roots: The Next Generations?

Roots: The Next Generations has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 1979.

Are all episodes of Roots: The Next Generations out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of Roots: The Next Generations are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Roots: The Next Generations?

No — Roots: The Next Generations ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.