TV series
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Godfather of Harlem is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, Hulu, MGM+, MGM+ (Via Amazon Prime), Philo, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, Fubo, and The Roku Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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.
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Episode 1
To repay a drug debt owed to the Italians after the Harlem riots, Bumpy Johnson robs from his own community. Omar seeks to return to Elise and Malcolm's good graces. Someone close to Stella orders a hit on her life.
Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Chris Brancato, Michael PanesGuest stars Giancarlo Esposito, Whoopi Goldberg, Grace Porter, Markuann Smith, Michael Raymond-James, Justin Bartha, Ralph Brown, Peter Francis James
Episode 2
When Joe Colombo carries out a gentleman's kidnapping of Mayme, Bumpy angrily prepares for a coming war.
Directed by Jack DonnellyWritten by Chris Brancato, Michael PanesGuest stars Demi Singleton, Grace Porter, Markuann Smith, Roslyn Ruff, Michael Raymond-James, Arthur J. Nascarella, Louis Vanaria, Kathrine Narducci
Episode 3
Jose Battle asks for a favor from his new partner Bumpy Johnson: a political assassination. Malcolm X is detained by Saudi authorities when he travels to Mecca. The district attorney's office targets Mayme for her gangster ties.
Directed by Carl SeatonWritten by Paul Eckstein, Chris BrancatoGuest stars Giancarlo Esposito, Korey Jackson, Michael Raymond-James, Peter Francis James, Evander Duck Jr., Michael Early, Elvis Nolasco, Yul Vazquez
Episode 4
When two uniformed cops attack the Geechee, Bumpy and Battle make a play for control of local 27th police precinct. Stella decides whether to rat Colombo out to the Feds. Meanwhile, Malcolm's life is threatened in Cairo.
Directed by Guillermo NavarroWritten by Dean Imperial, Moise VerneauGuest stars Markuann Smith, Michael Raymond-James, Arthur J. Nascarella, Bo Dietl, Richard D'Alessandro, Elvis Nolasco, Yul Vazquez, Nick Chinlund
Episode 5
Bumpy and Colombo face off for control of the heroin trade when Monsieur 98 returns to bring in the next shipment. Omar makes a romantic appeal to Elise. Pettigrew discovers cocaine through his love affair with a Cuban woman.
Directed by Lily MariyeWritten by Chris Brancato, Michael PanesGuest stars Grace Porter, Markuann Smith, Michael Raymond-James, Maurice Jones, Elvis Nolasco, Yul Vazquez, Matthew David Cippaghila, Isaach de Bankolé
Episode 6
Bumpy utilizes Battle's contacts in the CIA to secure a steady supply of a new drug: cocaine. Stella lies to Fineman in an attempt to escape Colombo's oversight. Mayme applies for a government contract for Palmetto.
Directed by Guillermo NavarroWritten by Dean Imperial, Angelica ChériGuest stars Giancarlo Esposito, Markuann Smith, Michael Raymond-James, Peter Francis James, Maurice Jones, Arthur J. Nascarella, Louis Vanaria, Elvis Nolasco
Episode 7
When Battle's arrested, Bumpy must find a way to spring him and find the mole. Bumpy discovers that Malcolm X has more enemies than they thought.
Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Chris Brancato, Michael PanesGuest stars Markuann Smith, Afi Bijou, Michael Raymond-James, Peter Francis James, Maurice Jones, Arthur J. Nascarella, Evander Duck Jr., Kathrine Narducci
Episode 8
Bumpy uncovers a CIA plot to assassinate Malcolm X and Che Guevara at the United Nations. Malcolm writes his autobiography. Olympia utilizes Father Louis to get out of trouble.
Directed by Guillermo NavarroWritten by Dean Imperial, Michael PanesGuest stars Markuann Smith, Korey Jackson, Michael Raymond-James, Maurice Jones, Arthur J. Nascarella, Kathrine Narducci, Bo Dietl, Richard D'Alessandro
Episode 9
Chin Gigante is released from prison and seeks to excise Joe Colombo from the Commission.
Directed by Rob J. GreenleaWritten by Chris Brancato, Michael PanesGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Grace Porter, Markuann Smith, Michael Raymond-James, Maurice Jones, Arthur J. Nascarella, Kathrine Narducci, Bo Dietl
Episode 10
Bumpy and Chin enlist Morgenthau's help to prevent Colombo and Battle from bringing in a shipment of heroin, guns, and cocaine. Stella must choose between Colombo and her father.
Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Chris Brancato, Michael PanesGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito, Whoopi Goldberg, Grace Porter, Markuann Smith, Korey Jackson, Michael Raymond-James, Justin Bartha
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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
Kelvin Harrison Jr.Teddy Greene
Lucy FryStella Gigante
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