Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem 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.

Drama

Crime

Godfather of Harlem Harlem is mine.

Drama

Crime

Created By: Chris BrancatoPaul Eckstein
First Aired on: Sep 29, 2019
Popularity: 40.6072: 632 votes
Networks: (US)
(US)
Production: ABC Signature Studios (US)Significant Productions (US)ABC Signature (US)20th Television (US)Chris Brancato (US)
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 4 seasons, 40 episodes

Season 1

Aired 6 years ago

10 Episodes

Episode 1By Whatever Means Necessary61 min
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.
Episode 2The Nitty Gritty56 min
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.
Episode 3Our Day Will Come55 min
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.
Episode 4I Am The Greatest50 min
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.
Episode 5It's All In the Game51 min
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.