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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 United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Part I

Jan 23, 1977 5.0

Part II

Jan 24, 1977 4.6

Part III

Jan 25, 1977 4.2

Part IV

Jan 26, 1977 4.4

Part V

Jan 27, 1977 4.8

Part VI

Jan 28, 1977 4.8

Part VII

Jan 29, 1977 3.3

Part VIII

Jan 30, 1977 4.5

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Roots — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Roots?

Roots isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's not on Netflix.

Is Roots on Netflix?

No, Roots is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Roots on Amazon Prime Video?

Roots isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Roots for free?

Roots isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and 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.