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8.1775 votes2019TV-MAEndedDramaCrimeOfficial site

Synopsis

“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.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. By Whatever Means NecessaryNow viewing2019-09-291h 1m6.2After 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.
2. The Nitty Gritty2019-10-0656m6.8Realizing 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.
3. Our Day Will Come2019-10-1355m6.8Bumpy 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.
4. I Am The Greatest2019-10-2050m6.8Cassius 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.
5. It's All In the Game2019-10-2751m6.9In 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.
6. Il Canto de Malavita2019-11-0355m7.3Elijah 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.
7. Masters of War2019-11-1056m7.3Striking 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.
8. How I Got Over2019-11-1755m7.2Chin 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.
9. Rent Strike Blues2019-11-2454m6.9Due 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.
10. Chickens Come Home to Roost2019-12-011h 1m7.1Bumpy 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.

Cast

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Forest Whitaker
Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson
Erik LaRay Harvey
Delbert C. 'Del' Chance
Ilfenesh Hadera
Mayme Johnson
Antoinette Crowe-Legacy
Elise Johnson
Lucy Fry
Stella Gigante
Michael Raymond-James
Joe Colombo

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Is Godfather of Harlem available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Godfather of Harlem have?

Godfather of Harlem has 4 seasons and 40 episodes.

When did Godfather of Harlem first air?

Godfather of Harlem first aired in 2019.

Is Godfather of Harlem still running?

Godfather of Harlem's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Godfather of Harlem?

Godfather of Harlem is classified as Drama, Crime.