Godfather of Harlem
Overview
Set in the early 1960s, Godfather of Harlem chronicles the tumultuous return of notorious crime lord Bumpy Johnson after a decade behind bars. Upon his release, he discovers his beloved Harlem has fallen into disarray, now dominated by the Italian mafia. Determined to reclaim his territory, Bumpy navigates a perilous world of crime and politics, striving to restore his influence and protect his community. This gripping drama delves into themes of power, loyalty, and the struggle for identity against the backdrop of a changing America.
Episodes
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1
By Whatever Means Necessary
Upon his release from Alcatraz, Bumpy Johnson is determined to reclaim his dominance over Harlem. With the Italian mob tightening their grip on the st...
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2
The Nitty Gritty
Recognizing the importance of securing a reliable heroin supply to regain control of Harlem, Bumpy embarks on an intense quest to establish a source t...
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3
Our Day Will Come
Bumpy is taken by surprise when he ends up supporting Elise after her arrest for shoplifting, which leads to her facing mistreatment. This incident sp...
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4
I Am The Greatest
Cassius Clay faces off against local boxing sensation Doug Jones in an intense match. Mayme pressures Bumpy to support Jones, who is a champion for he...
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5
It's All In the Game
To undermine Bumpy's financial stability, Chin rigs a bet, leaving Bumpy unable to pay the winners. In a surprising twist, the police apprehend Stella...
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6
Il Canto de Malavita
Elijah Muhammad visits Malcolm X's mosque and encounters Elise, whom he recruits to gather information on Malcolm. Meanwhile, Chin discovers that Tedd...
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7
Masters of War
In a bold move against the Italians, Bumpy delves into Chin's troubled history to gain leverage. Meanwhile, Mayme and Elise set aside their conflicts,...
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8
How I Got Over
Chin and Bonnano are in a fierce conflict in Harlem. Mayme approaches Bumpy to draft a will, which leads Bumpy to discover that he and Mayme never off...
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9
Rent Strike Blues
Faced with the dire living conditions in Harlem, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. takes charge of a rent strike and looks into the landlords of the properties....
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10
Chickens Come Home to Roost
Bumpy resorts to blackmailing the mob to ensure the safety of himself and his loved ones. Meanwhile, the nation is shaken by the assassination of Pres...
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The French Connection
After spending three months evading Chin Gigante and the Italians, Bumpy Johnson decides to make a move to remove the bounty on his head. He forges ne...
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2
Sting Like a Bee
Bumpy Johnson aims to tap into his new French supplier to expand distribution to the various “Harlems” across major cities in the U.S. Meanwhile, ...
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3
The Fruit Stand Riot
As innocent Black teenagers and bystanders face brutal beatings and arrests at the hands of the police, the Harlem community unites to demand their re...
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4
The Geechee
Bumpy Johnson and Chin Gigante form an unexpected alliance that turns out to be highly profitable, but their newfound success makes them prime targets...
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5
It's a Small World After All
A disturbance at the Geechee Club puts Bumpy and Chin's alliance in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Adam Clayton Powell is determined to put an end to the filibu...
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6
The Ballot or the Bullet
In Mississippi, the brutal killing of three Freedom Riders sparks Bumpy Johnson's demand for justice, while he also seeks protection from potential Fe...
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7
Man of the Year
As Bumpy Johnson prepares to receive a distinguished award, he reflects on the conflicting aspects of his life and grapples with the choices that will...
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8
Ten Harlems
Facing a betrayal among his own, Bumpy Johnson seeks out hidden foes within his Ten Harlems. Meanwhile, tensions rise between Malcolm X and the Nation...
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9
The Bonanno Split
Bumpy Johnson is tasked with safeguarding the Italian mafia as Joseph Bonanno plans to dismantle the Commission. Meanwhile, Captain Omar intensifies h...
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10
The Hate That Hate Produced
Bumpy Johnson faces fierce competition as he aims to secure the biggest drug shipment ever seen in New York, all while chaos erupts in Harlem. Amidst ...
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The Negro in White America
In an effort to settle a drug debt with the Italians following the Harlem riots, Bumpy Johnson resorts to stealing from his own neighborhood. Meanwhil...
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2
Alzado
After Joe Colombo orchestrates a gentlemanly abduction of Mayme, Bumpy is furious and gears up for an impending conflict.
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3
Mecca
Jose Battle reaches out to his new associate Bumpy Johnson for a significant request: he wants him to carry out a political assassination. Meanwhile, ...
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4
Captain Fields
As two uniformed officers confront the Geechee, Bumpy and Battle seize the opportunity to assert their influence over the local 27th police precinct. ...
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5
Angel of Death
Bumpy and Colombo clash as they vie for dominance in the heroin market, just as Monsieur 98 reappears to oversee the arrival of the next shipment. Mea...
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6
Spooks
Bumpy taps into Battle's CIA connections to ensure a reliable flow of cocaine. Meanwhile, Stella deceives Fineman in a bid to break free from Colombo'...
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7
All Roads Lead to Malcolm
After Battle gets taken into custody, Bumpy is determined to devise a plan to free him and uncover the traitor in their midst. As Bumpy digs deeper, h...
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8
Homeland or Death
Bumpy stumbles upon a CIA scheme aimed at eliminating Malcolm X and Che Guevara during a meeting at the United Nations. Meanwhile, Malcolm begins penn...
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9
We Are All Kings
Chin Gigante is finally out of prison and sets his sights on eliminating Joe Colombo from the Commission.
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10
Our Black Shining Prince
Bumpy and Chin seek Morgenthau's assistance to stop Colombo and Battle from importing a load of heroin, firearms, and cocaine. Meanwhile, Stella faces...
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New Harlem
Bumpy is determined to establish a new club in Harlem, but he needs to secure funding without relying on the heroin trade. Meanwhile, Elise takes the ...
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2
Country Boy
Tensions rise in Harlem as Bumpy looks for support to combat Chin's treachery. In the midst of this turmoil, he entrusts Frank Lucas with a dangerous ...
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3
The Straw Man
As Bumpy navigates the sale of a property intended for his new club, he faces the challenge of persuading a black "Straw Man" to sell it to him rather...
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4
Union Blues
Bumpy finds himself in a tough situation as a union strike jeopardizes the construction of the club. Meanwhile, Elise steps in to help a fellow Panthe...
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5
Concrete Jungle
Bumpy discovers a new concrete supplier who undermines payments to the Italians. Meanwhile, Elise and the Panthers strategize a meaningful protest aga...
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6
The Visit
Bumpy experiences a heart attack and finds himself having visions of Malcolm while in the hospital. Meanwhile, he must strike a deal with Colombo to e...
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7
The Pawn Goes First
The grand opening of Club St. Clair takes place, but Bumpy finds himself needing to settle a tax with Colombo. Meanwhile, Frank is looking for a way t...
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If We Must Die
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9
Black and White
With the St. Clair out of the picture, Bumpy must enlist the help of a former foe to deal with Joe Colombo in Harlem. Meanwhile, Omar uncovers the ide...
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10
Unity Day
After Bumpy's family comes under attack, he joins forces with unexpected allies to take a stand against Joe Colombo. Meanwhile, Margaret supports Elis...
