Underground
Underground follows a group of slaves who plan a daring escape from a Georgia plantation to cross 600 miles to freedom.
Main Cast
Christopher Melonias August Pullman
Jessica De Gouwas Elizabeth Hawkes
Jurnee Smollettas Rosalee
Alano Milleras Cato
Aldis Hodgeas Noah
Andrea Frankleas Suzanna Macon
Toby Nicholsas T.R. Macon
Brady Permenteras Ben Pullman
Maceo Smedleyas James
Darielle Stewartas Boo
Theodus Craneas Zeke
Amirah Vannas Ernestine
Adina Porteras Pearly Mae
Marc Blucasas John Hawkes
Reed Diamondas Tom Macon
Johnny Ray Gillas Sam
Mykelti Williamsonas Moses
Christopher Backusas Jeremiah Johnson
Renwick Scottas Henry
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: The Macon 7
Aired: Mar 9, 2016In 1857, a group of slaves on a Georgia plantation make the dangerous decision to journey 600 miles north for the promise of freedom.
- Episode 2: War Chest
Aired: Mar 16, 2016At the same time John and Elizabeth step into a strange new world, a plantation dance becomes the perfect distraction for a heist.
- Episode 3: The Lord's Day
Aired: Mar 23, 2016The timetable for escape is agreed upon; and Rosalee is tasked with the most important part of the plan.
- Episode 4: Firefly
Aired: Mar 30, 2016The runners find themselves being tracked down by a notorious slave hunter, while John and Elizabeth are confronted by a lethal predicament.
- Episode 5: Run & Gun
Aired: Apr 6, 2016The Macon slaves face questioning over their plans; at the same time, the mad dash to catch a train heading north comes with complications at every turn.
- Episode 6: Troubled Water
Aired: Apr 13, 2016The road takes its toll on August; at the same time, the runners are trapped in a floating coffin; and Ernestine struggles to maintain her influence.
- Episode 7: Cradle
Aired: Apr 20, 2016Innocence is lost when children are forced to face the harsh realities of the world.
- Episode 8: Grave
Aired: Apr 27, 2016In the face of near-certain death, the runners decide their only hope is a suicidal attempt to hide in plain sight. Meanwhile, Ernestine confronts her worst fear.
- Episode 9: Black & Blue
Aired: May 4, 2016Rescuing a member of the Macon 7 turns into a deadly mission; John and Elizabeth challenge each other's choices.
- Episode 10: The White Whale
Aired: May 11, 2016Everyone must pay for their sins when the day of reckoning arrives.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Contraband
Aired: Mar 8, 2017The remaining members of the Macon 7 have made it North, but they've learned that freedom is not as simple as crossing a line.
- Episode 2: Things Unsaid
Aired: Mar 15, 2017Rosalee, desperate to discover who took Noah, finds herself pursued by a new threat.
- Episode 3: Ache
Aired: Mar 22, 2017Unbearable complications threaten to break both Ernestine and Rosalee's will to live.
- Episode 4: Nok Aaut
Aired: Mar 29, 2017Cato and Noah must face the choices they've made to get where they are.
- Episode 5: Whiteface
Aired: Apr 5, 2017Cato tempts fate; Ernestine takes on a new apprentice.
- Episode 6: Minty
Aired: Apr 12, 2017Harriet Tubman reflects on a life with conviction, compassion, and courage.
- Episode 7: 28
Aired: Apr 19, 2017Rosalee and Noah learn that family betrayal cuts the deepest.
- Episode 8: Auld Acquaintance
Aired: Apr 26, 2017Noah struggles to devise a new plan; and Ernestine forms an unlikely bond.
- Episode 9: Citizen
Aired: May 3, 2017Noah struggles with his new reality; Elizabeth lets fear take control.
- Episode 10: Soldier
Aired: May 10, 2017The road to freedom is paved in blood.