After 3 months of hiding from Chin Gigante and the Italians, Bumpy Johnson takes action to lift the sanctions off his head; by forging new alliances with European Suppliers, Bumpy aims to reunite with his family safely back to Harlem.

An unlikely partnership proves to be extremely lucrative for Bumpy Johnson and Chin Gigante, but their success puts targets on their backs. Malcolm X fights off attacks on his character and his life.

An incident at the Geechee Club threatens to break up Bumpy and Chin's partnership; Adam Clayton Powell looks to end the filibuster on the Civil Rights Bill, even if it means playing dirty.

Bumpy is called to be "man of the year" for his "good" deeds. Meanwhile, Ernie eventually became a "mademan" in the Genovese Family. A revealed secret would put many lives in danger.

Confronted with a betrayal in his ranks, Bumpy Johnson hunts for enemies within his Ten Harlems. The conflict between Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam escalates from threats to outright violence.

Bumpy Johnson must protect the Italian mob when Joseph Bonanno decides to abolish the Commission. Captain Omar takes his campaign against Malcolm X to a new level.

Bumpy Johnson must fend off rivals to receive the largest dope shipment in New York history, while Harlem explodes into riot; Malcolm X reluctantly agrees to protection from an unusual source.