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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
In 1857, a group of slaves on a Georgia plantation make the dangerous decision to journey 600 miles north for the promise of freedom.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Toby Nichols, Marc Blucas
Episode 2
A plantation dance becomes the perfect distraction for a heist while John and Elizabeth step into a strange new world.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Toby Nichols, Marc Blucas
Episode 3
The timetable for escape is agreed upon and Rosalee is tasked with the most important part of the plan.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Toby Nichols, Marc Blucas
Episode 4
A notorious slave hunter tracks the runners as John and Elizabeth face a lethal predicament.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Marc Blucas
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Romeo TironeGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Romeo TironeGuest stars Toby Nichols, Marc Blucas
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Kate WoodsGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Toby Nichols
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Kate WoodsGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Marc Blucas
Episode 9
Rosalee is captured and held at the smokehouse, prompting Noah and Cato to rescue her. John learns of Elizabeth's reckless actions involving Kyle.
Directed by Tim HunterGuest stars Marc Blucas
Episode 10
Everyone must pay for their sins when the day of reckoning arrives.
Directed by Tim HunterGuest stars Toby Nichols, Marc Blucas
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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