TV series

Underground

Name: Underground
Released: 2016
Cast: Aldis Hodge, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Christopher Meloni, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller

2016–2017· 2 seasons· 42 min episodesTV-MA★ 6.7Canceled

On WGN America — From Sony Pictures Television · Get Lifted Film Co.

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Synopsis

A group of slaves plan a daring 600-mile escape from a Georgia plantation. Along the way, they are aided by a secret abolitionist couple running a station on the Underground Railroad as they attempt to evade the people charged with bringing them back, dead or alive.

Themes

georgia slavery plantation historical drama underground railroad

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E1 The Macon 7Next upMar 9, 2016 · 42 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
In 1857, a group of slaves on a Georgia plantation make the dangerous decision to journey 600 miles north for the promise of freedom.
Guest stars: Johnny Ray Gill (Sam), Toby Nichols (T.R. Macon), Marc Blucas (John Hawkes)
E2 War ChestMar 16, 2016 · 42 min · ★ 4.9
Synopsis
A plantation dance becomes the perfect distraction for a heist while John and Elizabeth step into a strange new world.
Guest stars: Johnny Ray Gill (Sam), Toby Nichols (T.R. Macon), Marc Blucas (John Hawkes)
E3 The Lord's DayMar 23, 2016 · 42 min
Synopsis
The timetable for escape is agreed upon and Rosalee is tasked with the most important part of the plan.
Guest stars: Johnny Ray Gill (Sam), Toby Nichols (T.R. Macon), Marc Blucas (John Hawkes)
E4 FireflyMar 30, 2016 · 42 min
Synopsis
A notorious slave hunter tracks the runners as John and Elizabeth face a lethal predicament.
Guest stars: Johnny Ray Gill (Sam), Marc Blucas (John Hawkes)
E5 Run & GunApr 6, 2016 · 42 min
Synopsis
There's a $1000 bounty on all of the heads of the seven runaways, and August and his son are hot on their trail. The seven look to reach the train heading north. Pearly Mae is punished and Tom want information from her.
Guest stars: Johnny Ray Gill (Sam)
E6 Troubled WaterApr 13, 2016 · 42 min
Synopsis
The runners steal a floating barge and ride up river. August's chase takes him into Indian territory. Hawkes finds himself working with a posse to catch runaways within the area.
Guest stars: Toby Nichols (T.R. Macon), Marc Blucas (John Hawkes)
E7 CradleApr 20, 2016 · 42 min
Synopsis
The runners take shelter in Indian territory. James is put to work in the cotton field. Elizabeth discovers Boo alone after she was separated from her father. August learns his wife broke out of the Asylum.
Guest stars: Johnny Ray Gill (Sam), Toby Nichols (T.R. Macon)
E8 GravesApr 27, 2016 · 42 min
Synopsis
Rosalee and Cato pose as free folks to get medicine after Noah got shot, while still being hunted by August and Jeremiah's posse. Sam is recaptured and returned to the plantation. Macon looks to rally his supporters.
Guest stars: Johnny Ray Gill (Sam), Marc Blucas (John Hawkes)
E9 Black & BlueMay 4, 2016 · 42 min
Synopsis
Rosalee is captured and held at the smokehouse, prompting Noah and Cato to rescue her. John learns of Elizabeth's reckless actions involving Kyle.
Guest stars: Marc Blucas (John Hawkes)
E10 The White WhaleMay 11, 2016 · 42 min
Synopsis
Everyone must pay for their sins when the day of reckoning arrives.
Guest stars: Toby Nichols (T.R. Macon), Marc Blucas (John Hawkes)