Godfather of Harlem

Season 2

TV-MA

84%

Season 2 finds Bumpy battling the New York Crime Families for control of the lucrative and murderous “French Connection,” the pipeline for heroin that runs from Marseilles to New York Harbor. With a distribution syndicate that includes black crime bosses from other major U.S. cities, Bumpy takes a cue from his friend Malcolm X’s message of black economic nationalism.

Where to Watch Season 2

10 Episodes

The French Connection
E1
The French ConnectionAfter three months in hiding from Chin Gigante and the Italians, Bumpy Johnson takes action to lift the sanctions off his head. By forging new alliances with European suppliers, Bumpy aims to reunite with his family safely back in Harlem.
Sting Like a Bee
E2
Sting Like a BeeBumpy Johnson wants to use his new French supplier to distribute to the “Harlems” of other major American cities. Malcolm X uses Cassius Clay to leverage himself back into favor with the Nation of Islam before Clay’s famous fight versus Sonny Liston.
The Fruit Stand Riot
E3
The Fruit Stand RiotWhen innocent black teenagers and bystanders are savagely beaten and arrested by police, the Harlem community rallies to free them. Adam Clayton Powell and Mayme Johnson use peaceful protest, but Bumpy Johnson and Malcolm X prefer street justice.
The Geechee
E4
The GeecheeAn unlikely partnership proves to be extremely lucrative for Bumpy Johnson and Chin Gigante, but their success puts targets on their backs. Malcolm X fights off attacks on his character and his life.
It's a Small World After All
E5
It's a Small World After AllAn incident at the Geechee Club threatens to break up Bumpy and Chin's partnership. Adam Clayton Powell looks to end the filibuster on the Civil Rights Bill, even if it means playing dirty.
The Ballot or the Bullet
E6
The Ballot or the BulletThree Freedom Riders are murdered in Mississippi, and Bumpy Johnson wants justice, as well as a hedge against Federal investigation. Chin Gigante evades imprisonment with an “insanity” defense, and Malcolm X delivers his most fervent call to action.
Man of the Year
E7
Man of the YearBefore accepting a prestigious award, Bumpy Johnson contemplates the many contradictions in his life, and struggles to do what's best for his family; Chin Gigante learns a difficult truth about his daughter, Stella.
Ten Harlems
E8
Ten HarlemsConfronted with a betrayal in his ranks, Bumpy Johnson hunts for enemies within his Ten Harlems. The conflict between Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam escalates from threats to outright violence.
The Bonanno Split
E9
The Bonanno SplitBumpy Johnson must protect the Italian mob when Joseph Bonanno decides to abolish the Commission; captain Omar takes his campaign against Malcolm X to a new level.
The Hate That Hate Produced
E10
The Hate That Hate ProducedBumpy Johnson must fend off rivals to receive the largest dope shipment in New York history, while Harlem explodes into riot; Malcolm X reluctantly agrees to protection from an unusual source.

Cast of Season 2

Forest WhitakerEllsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson
Erik LaRay HarveyDelbert C. 'Del' Chance
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent 'Chin' Gigante
Ilfenesh HaderaMayme Johnson
Antoinette Crowe-LegacyElise Johnson
Nigel ThatchMalcolm X
Lucy FryStella Gigante
Rafi GavronErnie Nuzi
Demi SingletonMargaret Johnson

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Godfather Of Harlem: Season 2
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Godfather Of Harlem: Season 2 Tease
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Godfather Of Harlem: Can't Stand For It
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Godfather Of Harlem: Season 2 Overview
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