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Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem
★ 8.2/10•2019•TV-MA•Drama•Crime
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Harlem is mine.

Loosely based on infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy attempts to regain his piece of Harlem.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 29, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - By Whatever Means NecessaryE161m

By Whatever Means Necessary

After returning from Alcatraz, Bumpy Johnson seeks to regain control of Harlem. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family, led by Vincent “Chin” Gigante.

Sep 29, 2019

Episode 2 - The Nitty GrittyE256m

The Nitty Gritty

Realizing a consistent source of heroin is vital to reclaim Harlem, Bumpy engages in a fevered search to find a dope supply independent of the Italians. Chin engages the services of crooked cops in a plot to arrest Bumpy and send him back to jail.

Oct 6, 2019

Episode 3 - Our Day Will ComeE355m

Our Day Will Come

Bumpy unexpectedly finds himself at Elise's side when her shoplifting arrest and subsequent abuse is the catalyst for a protest where conflicting interests cause tensions to rise.

Oct 13, 2019

Episode 4 - I Am The GreatestE450m

I Am The Greatest

Cassius Clay battles local boxing hero Doug Jones in the ring. Mayme insists Bumpy back Jones, an advocate for her Harlem Youth organization, but Malcolm urges Bumpy to back Clay. Meanwhile, Chin engages in a turf war for Harlem with Bonnano.

Oct 20, 2019

Episode 5 - It's All In the GameE551m

It's All In the Game

In an effort to break Bumpy's bank, Chin fixes a bet, as a result, Bumpy owes the winners more than he can cover. Police arrest Stella and Teddy for kissing. Elise looks toward the Nation of Islam in order to better herself.

Oct 27, 2019

Episode 6 - Il Canto de MalavitaE655m

Il Canto de Malavita

Elijah Muhammed tours Malcolm X's mosque where he meets Elise and asks her to spy on Malcolm. Chin finds out Teddy is alive, leaving Ernie Nunzi to correct his mistake. Esther James sues Adam Clayton Powell Jr. for slander.

Nov 3, 2019

Episode 7 - Masters of WarE756m

Masters of War

Striking back at the Italians, Bumpy exploits Chin's dark past. Mayme and Elise put aside their differences and Bumpy sees his wife and children reunited before his war explodes.

Nov 10, 2019

Episode 8 - How I Got OverE855m

How I Got Over

Chin and Bonnano are at war in Harlem. Mayme asks Bumpy to create a will where Bumpy finds out he and Mayme never formally adopted Margaret. Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. go to D.C. for the March on Washington.

Nov 17, 2019

Episode 9 - Rent Strike BluesE954m

Rent Strike Blues

Due to slum conditions in Harlem, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. leads a rent strike and investigates the owners of the buildings. Ernie Nunzi searches for the hooker who helped set up Zambrano. Bumpy and Mayme experience tension in their marriage.

Nov 24, 2019

Episode 10 - Chickens Come Home to RoostE1061m

Chickens Come Home to Roost

Bumpy blackmails the mob in an effort to secure the safety of himself and his family. President John F. Kennedy is assassinated. Teddy performs at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.

Dec 1, 2019

Actors

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson

Erik LaRay Harvey

Erik LaRay Harvey

Delbert C. 'Del' Chance

Ilfenesh Hadera

Ilfenesh Hadera

Mayme Johnson

Antoinette Crowe-Legacy

Antoinette Crowe-Legacy

Elise Johnson

Lucy Fry

Lucy Fry

Stella Gigante

Michael Raymond-James

Michael Raymond-James

Joe Colombo

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