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Roots· Season 1 · Episode 5

Part V

S01E05·3.7·January 27, 1977·51m·ABC

The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.

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#3In Season 1of 8 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 8 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 3.3
1977First airedJanuary 27, 1977

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Chuck ConnorsChuck Connorsas Tom MooreSandy DuncanSandy Duncanas Missy Anne ReynoldsLawrence Hilton-JacobsLawrence Hilton-Jacobsas NoahJohn SchuckJohn Schuckas OrdellBrion JamesBrion Jamesas SlaverRichard FarnsworthRichard Farnsworthas TrumbullLeslie UggamsLeslie Uggamsas Kizzy Reynolds MooreJohn AmosJohn Amosas Kunta KinteRobert ReedRobert Reedas Dr. William ReynoldsMadge SinclairMadge Sinclairas Bell ReynoldsLillian RandolphLillian Randolphas Sister SaraRoxie RokerRoxie Rokeras MalizyElma V. Jacksonas Mama Ada

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