Episode 1
Contraband
42m9.0 / 10
The remaining members of the Macon 7 have made it North, but they've learned that freedom is not as simple as crossing a line.
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Directed by Anthony HemingwayGuest stars Marc Blucas
TV series
Underground
2016TV-MA2 seasons6.7 / 10
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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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Underground premiered March 9, 2016. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 2
Things Unsaid
42m9.0 / 10
As Elizabeth struggles to regain her bearings following her husband's murder, Noah is being taken to his new owner as Rosalee and a group of runaways try to stay one step ahead of Patty Cannon.
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Directed by Greg Yaitanes
Episode 3
Ache
42m8.0 / 10
Unbearable complications threaten to break both Ernestine and Rosalee's will to live.
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Directed by Anthony Hemingway
Episode 4
Nok Aaut
42m8.0 / 10
Cato and Noah must face the choices they've made to get where they are.
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Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldGuest stars Rayan Lawrence
Episode 5
Whiteface
42m
Cato tempts fate; Ernestine takes on a new apprentice.
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Directed by Kate WoodsGuest stars Rayan Lawrence
Episode 6
Minty
42m
Harriet Tubman reflects on a life lived with conviction, compassion, and courage
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Directed by Anthony Hemingway
Episode 7
28
42m
Rosalee and Noah learn that family betrayal cuts the deepest.
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Directed by Anthony Hemingway
Episode 8
Auld Acquaintance
42m
Noah struggles to devise a new plan; Ernestine forms an unlikely bond.
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Directed by Christopher MeloniGuest stars Toby Nichols
Episode 9
Citizen
42m
Noah struggles with his new reality; Elizabeth lets fear take control.
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Directed by Lawrence Trilling
Episode 10
Soldier
42mfinale
The road to freedom is paved in blood.
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Directed by Anthony HemingwayGuest stars Rayan Lawrence
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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Cast
Aldis HodgeNoah
Jurnee SmollettRosalee
Christopher MeloniAugust Pullman
Jessica De GouwElizabeth Hawkes
Alano MillerCato
Brady PermenterBen PullmanDarielle StewartBoo
Amirah VannErnestineCredits
- Created by
- Joe Pokaski, Misha Green
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 20
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
WGN AmericaUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
Get Lifted Film Co.United States
Safehouse PicturesUnited States- Afemme
Weed Road PicturesUnited States
Themes
georgiahistorical dramaplantationslaveryunderground railroad