Godfather of Harlem (2019)

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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.

First Air Date: September 29, 2019
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 40
Rating: 8.1/10 (732 votes)

Cast: Forest Whitaker, Erik LaRay Harvey, Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Lucy Fry, Michael Raymond-James

Networks: Epix, MGM+

Production: ABC Signature Studios, Significant Productions, ABC Signature, 20th Television, Chris Brancato

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Seasons

Season 1

10 episodes

2019

Season 2

10 episodes

2021

Season 3

10 episodes

2023

Season 4

10 episodes

2025

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Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem

4 seasons

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.

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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Networks

Production Companies

ABC Signature Studios

Significant Productions

20th Television

Show Information

StatusReturning Series

TypeScripted

First Aired9/29/2019

Last Aired6/22/2025

Seasons4

Episodes40

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

Currently in production

Creators & Crew

4

Seasons

40

Episodes

2019

First Aired

Keywords

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Cast

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Forest Whitaker

as Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson

ELH

Erik LaRay Harvey

as Delbert C. 'Del' Chance

IH

Ilfenesh Hadera

as Mayme Johnson

AC

Antoinette Crowe-Legacy

as Elise Johnson

LF

Lucy Fry

as Stella Gigante

MR

Michael Raymond-James

as Joe Colombo

Images

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Season 3

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Season 1

2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Godfather of Harlem about?▾

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 Ital…

How many seasons does Godfather of Harlem have?▾

4

How many episodes does Godfather of Harlem have?▾

40

Is Godfather of Harlem still running?▾

Yes, it is currently running.

When did Godfather of Harlem first air?▾

September 29, 2019

Who created Godfather of Harlem?▾

Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein

Who stars in Godfather of Harlem?▾

Forest Whitaker, Erik LaRay Harvey, Ilfenesh Hadera

What genre is Godfather of Harlem?▾

Drama, Crime