Khandi Alexander's Family Tragedy
Finding Your Roots
Khandi Alexander's Family Tragedy
Finding Your Roots
Air Date: 10/14/14 | Rating: NR
Khandi Alexander's ambitious Grandfather met a tragic end when he was purposefully burned while working as a distiller at a rosin factory -- what amounted to a workplace lynching.
Born to Sing
S10 Ep1 | 52m 12s
Air Date: 01/02/24 | Expires: 01/01/28 | Rating: TV-14
Explore the roots of Alanis Morissette and Ciara and their hidden connections to history.
Forever Young
S10 Ep2 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/09/24 | Expires: 01/08/28 | Rating: TV-14
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. unearths the hidden roots of Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser.
Fathers and Sons
S10 Ep3 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/16/24 | Expires: 01/15/28 | Rating: TV-PG
LeVar Burton & Wes Studi grew up fatherless, haunted by questions about their family trees
Buried Secrets
S10 Ep4 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/23/24 | Expires: 01/22/28 | Rating: TV-PG
Sammy Hagar and Ed O’Neill discover the dramatic stories hidden within their own roots.
Hold the Laughter
S10 Ep5 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/30/24 | Expires: 01/29/28 | Rating: TV-PG
Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger—two very funny people whose family trees brim with drama
Far and Away
S10 Ep6 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 02/06/24 | Expires: 02/05/28 | Rating: TV-PG
Sunny Hostin and Jesse Williams discover ancestors from very diverse places.
The Brick Wall Falls
S10 Ep7 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 02/13/24 | Expires: 02/12/28 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.
Mean Streets
S10 Ep8 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 02/20/24 | Expires: 02/19/28 | Rating: TV-14
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.
In the Blood
S10 Ep9 | 52m 10s
Air Date: 04/02/24 | Expires: 04/01/28 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas & Lena Dunham.
Viewers Like You
S10 Ep10 | 52m 10s
Air Date: 04/09/24 | Expires: 04/08/28
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.
Hidden Kin
S9 Ep1 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/03/23 | Expires: 01/02/27 | Rating: TV-PG
We explore Edward Norton and Julia Roberts' roots, revealing their hidden connections.
Salem’s Lot
S9 Ep2 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/10/23 | Expires: 01/09/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey into their roots.
Secret Lives
S9 Ep3 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/17/23 | Expires: 01/16/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash discover scandals hidden within their roots.
Far from Home
S9 Ep4 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/24/23 | Expires: 01/23/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors
Rising From the Ashes
S9 Ep5 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/31/23 | Expires: 01/30/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis.
Family: Lost and Found
S9 Ep6 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 02/07/23 | Expires: 02/06/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Joe Manganiello and Tony Gonzalez discover close relatives whose names they’ve never heard
Chosen
S9 Ep7 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 02/14/23 | Expires: 02/13/27
David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their Jewish roots from Eastern Europe to the US.
And Still I Rise
S9 Ep8 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 02/21/23 | Expires: 02/20/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson
Anchormen
S9 Ep9 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 03/28/23 | Expires: 03/27/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones uncover the ancestors who blazed a trail for them.
Out of the Past
S9 Ep10 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 04/04/23 | Expires: 04/03/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley.
Hidden in the Genes
S8 Ep1 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/04/22 | Expires: 01/03/26
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family history of Rebecca Hall & Lee Daniels
Activist Roots
S8 Ep2 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/11/22 | Expires: 01/10/26 | Rating: TV-PG
The family history of Brittany Packnett Cunningham & Anita Hill.
Children of Exile
S8 Ep3 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/04/22 | Expires: 01/03/26
Retracing the ancestral journeys of David Chang and Raúl Esparza.
Things We Don’t Discuss
S8 Ep4 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/25/22 | Expires: 01/24/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn discover the truth about their scandal-plagued ancestors.
Mexican Roots
S8 Ep5 | 52m 16s
Air Date: 02/01/22 | Expires: 02/01/26
Mario Lopez and Melissa Villaseñor look at The Mexican-American experience.
Fighters
S8 Ep6 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 02/08/22 | Expires: 02/07/26
Terry Crews and Tony Danza find they aren’t the first in their families to beat the odds.
Forgotten Journeys
S8 Ep7 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 02/15/22 | Expires: 02/14/26
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace their ancestral paths.
Songs of the Past
S8 Ep8 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 02/22/22 | Expires: 02/21/26
Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane meet a cast of inspiring ancestors.
Watchmen
S8 Ep9 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 04/12/22 | Expires: 04/11/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Regina King and Damon Lindelof discover that they have more in common than meets the eye.
Where Did We Come From?
S8 Ep10 | 52m 16s
Air Date: 04/19/22 | Expires: 04/18/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and André Leon Talley trace their ancestral roots.
To the Manor Born
S7 Ep1 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 01/19/21 | Expires: 01/18/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages that claim Glenn Close and John Waters.
Against All Odds
S7 Ep2 | 52m 10s
Air Date: 01/26/21 | Expires: 01/25/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages that claim Andy Cohen and Nina Totenberg.
No Irish Need Apply
S7 Ep3 | 52m 10s
Air Date: 02/02/21 | Expires: 02/01/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan.
The Shirts on Their Backs
S7 Ep4 | 52m 10s
Air Date: 02/09/21 | Expires: 02/08/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher
Write My Name in the Book of Life
S7 Ep5 | 52m 10s
Air Date: 02/16/21 | Expires: 02/15/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons.
Country Roots
S7 Ep6 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 02/23/21 | Expires: 02/22/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates Jr. uncovers the diverse backgrounds of Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.
The New World
S7 Ep7 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 04/13/21 | Expires: 01/18/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of John Lithgow and Maria Hinojosa.
Anchored to the Past
S7 Ep8 | 52m 10s
Air Date: 04/20/21 | Expires: 05/18/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages of Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon.
On Broadway
S7 Ep9 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 04/27/21 | Expires: 01/18/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines the family histories of Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin.
Laughing on the Inside
S7 Ep10 | 52m 11s
Air Date: 05/04/21 | Expires: 02/01/25 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family history of Roy Wood, Jr. and Lewis Black.
Fashion’s Roots
S6 Ep11 | 52m 46s
Air Date: 10/13/20 | Expires: 10/12/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Diane Von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez, and RuPaul Charles discover surprising roots.
DNA Mysteries
S6 Ep12 | 52m 45s
Air Date: 10/20/20 | Expires: 10/19/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Téa Leoni and Joe Madison discover surprising roots.
War Stories
S6 Ep13 | 52m 40s
Air Date: 11/10/20 | Expires: 11/10/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Julianne Moore, Bill Hader, and Kehinde Wiley discover surprising rates.
Flight
S6 Ep14 | 52m 40s
Air Date: 11/17/20 | Expires: 11/17/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Lidia Bastianich discover surprising roots.
Finding Your Own Roots: 8 Tips for Creating Your Family Tree
5m 27s
Air Date: 03/10/22
Tips from the Finding Your Roots research team to assist in your own genealogy research!
Extended Trailer
3m 15s
Air Date: 10/04/23
Finding Your Roots has something special planned for its 10th season
Season 10 Inside Look
30s
Air Date: 11/14/23
FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for its 10th season on PBS
Born to Sing Preview
S10 Ep1 | 32s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Henry Louis Gates , Jr. explores history & music with singers Alanis Morissette & Ciara.
Alanis Morissette’s Daredevil Ancestors Memorialized in Song
S10 Ep1 | 4m 3s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Alanis Morissette's ancestor attempted to ride a boat over a waterfall in Ontario.
Ciara’s Deep Southern Roots
S10 Ep1 | 6m 11s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Ciara learns about her great-grandfather Luther's upbringing on a cotton farm
Ciara Discovers Her Ancestors’ Hidden Relationship
S10 Ep1 | 6m 37s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Ciara discovers that one of her biological ancestors was not who the records show he was.
The Mystery of Alanis Morissette’s Missing Family Members
S10 Ep1 | 5m 6s
Air Date: 01/02/24
Alanis Morissette discusses her Hungarian Jewish heritage.
Forever Young Preview
S10 Ep2 | 31s
Air Date: 01/09/24
Valerie Bertinelli & Brendan Fraser discover ancestors who paved the way for their success
Brendan Fraser’s Austrian Ancestry Revealed
S10 Ep2 | 4m 5s
Air Date: 01/09/24
Brendan learns that his great-grandfather, Herman Drobesch, was Austrian, not German.
Journey From Brazil to Becoming a Baker
S10 Ep2 | 7m 43s
Air Date: 01/09/24
Valerie Bertinelli explores the hardships and challenge her ancestors faced.
Brendan Fraser’s Ancestor Attempted Murder!
S10 Ep2 | 3m 47s
Air Date: 01/09/24
Brendan Fraser learns ancestor shot at his job successor after he was fired for striking.
The Secret Marriage in Valerie Bertinelli’s Family History
S10 Ep2 | 7m 4s
Air Date: 01/09/24
Valerie Bertinelli's grandfather left his pregnant wife when he emigrated from Italy to US
Fathers and Sons Preview
S10 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 01/16/24
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces LeVar Burton & Wes Studi to families they’ve never known
How Wes Studi Got Into Theater
S10 Ep3 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 01/16/24
Wes Studi says he joined a theater company in Tulsa to meet new people after his divorce.
Levar Burton’s Emotional Connection to His Ancestors
S10 Ep3 | 4m 57s
Air Date: 01/16/24
LeVar Burton becomes emotional when he learns about his ancestor's connection to education
Levar Burton Reflects Proudly on “Reading Rainbow”
S10 Ep3 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 01/16/24
Levar Burton cites hosting and producing "Reading Rainbow" as his proudest achievement.
Wes Studi’s Discovers His Connection to the Trail of Tears
S10 Ep3 | 7m 34s
Air Date: 01/16/24
Wes hears the story of his how his ancestor journeyed on the Trail of Tears.
Buried Secrets Preview
S10 Ep4 | 31s
Air Date: 01/23/24
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Sammy Hagar & Ed O’Neill discover deep family secrets.
As a Boy, Ed O’Neill Acted Out Movie Scenes for Friends
S10 Ep4 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 01/23/24
Ed O'Neill caught the acting bug by re-enacting movie scenes to his childhood friends.
Sammy Hagar Discovers His True Biological Surname
S10 Ep4 | 7m 20s
Air Date: 01/23/24
Sammy Hagar's DNA test results show he doesn't genetically belong to the Hagar lineage.
Sammy Hagar Tears Up Over His Mother’s Hard Life
S10 Ep4 | 1m 13s
Air Date: 01/23/24
Reflecting on his mother's difficult upbringing moves Sammy Hagar to tears.
Ed O’Neill Learns About His Immigrant Ancestor’s Harsh Start
S10 Ep4 | 7m 36s
Air Date: 01/23/24
Ed O'Neill's maternal ancestors migrated from Ireland escape the Great Potato Famine.
Hold the Laughter Preview
S10 Ep5 | 31s
Air Date: 01/30/24
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk & Iliza Shlesinger
Bob Odenkirk Learns The He is Descended from Royalty
S10 Ep5 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 01/30/24
Bob Odenkirk discovers that his sixth great-grandfather was the Duke of Plune.
Iliza Schlesinger Discovers Her Connection to the Holocaust
S10 Ep5 | 7m 51s
Air Date: 01/30/24
Iliza reacts emotionally to discovering her family's history is tied to the Holocaust.
Iliza Schlesinger’s Comedic DNA Cousin is Revealed
S10 Ep5 | 38s
Air Date: 01/30/24
Iliza Schlesinger is shocked to learn that her DNA cousin is a fellow famous comedian.
Far and Away Preview
S10 Ep6 | 32s
Air Date: 02/06/24
Henry Louis Gates explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin & actor Jesse Williams.
Sunny Hostin Explores Her Puerto Rican Roots
S10 Ep6 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 02/06/24
Sunny Hostin's traces her lineage back three generations to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Jesse Williams Discovers the Story of An Enslaved Ancestor
S10 Ep6 | 2m 57s
Air Date: 02/06/24
Jesse learns about his ancestor, July Hadley's life as an enslaved individual.
Jesse Williams Learns About His Swedish Great Grandmother
S10 Ep6 | 5m 31s
Air Date: 02/06/24
Jesse learns about his great grandmother on mother’s side from Sweden, who was a singer.
Sunny Hostin Learns About Her Grandmother’s Missing Father
S10 Ep6 | 6m 4s
Air Date: 02/06/24
A 1940 census, reveals that Sonny Hostin's grandmother's father was absent from her home
The Brick Wall Falls Preview
S10 Ep7 | 32s
Air Date: 02/13/24
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.
Dionne Warwick Explores the Roots of Her Singing Grandfather
S10 Ep7 | 6m 44s
Air Date: 02/13/24
Dionne Warwick explores her family history, focusing on her maternal grandfather.
Dionne Warwick Reflects on the Ugly Legacy Slavery
S10 Ep7 | 5m 44s
Air Date: 02/13/24
Dionne Warwick reacts powerfully to seeing her ancestor listed in an 1870 slave schedule.
Danielle Brooks Learns the Dollar Value of Her Ancestors
S10 Ep7 | 6m 42s
Air Date: 02/13/24
Danielle Brooks learns the dollar value of her enslaved fifth great-grandparents.
Mean Streets Preview
S10 Ep8 | 32s
Air Date: 02/20/24
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.
Anthony Ramos Traces Roots Back to Ninth Great-Grandparents
S10 Ep8 | 6m 5s
Air Date: 02/20/24
Anthony Ramos traces his father's mother's roots back to his ninth great grandparents.
Tracy Morgan Discovers His Jewish Great-Great Grandfather
S10 Ep8 | 4m 58s
Air Date: 02/20/24
Tracy's family history unfolds with surprising revelations about his great-grandparents.
Tracy Morgan Discovers a Pre-Civil War Freed Ancestor
S10 Ep8 | 5m 46s
Air Date: 02/20/24
Tracy Morgan's third great-grandfather lived as a free man prior to The Civil War.
Anthony Ramos’ Ancestor was Enslaved by Conquistadors
S10 Ep8 | 5m 13s
Air Date: 02/20/24
Anthony Ramos learns about his 15th great-grandfather's fate at the hand of a conquistador
Lena Dunham Uncovers Her Ancestor’s Complex Legacy
S10 Ep9 | 5m 8s
Air Date: 04/02/24
Lena Dunham confronts the more troubling aspects of her ancestor's legacy.
Michael Douglas Unravels His Family’s Secret Past
S10 Ep9 | 7m 15s
Air Date: 04/02/24
Join Michael Douglas on a riveting quest into his family's hidden history
Lena Dunham’s Ancestors’ Heartbreaking Story of Survival
S10 Ep9 | 4m 59s
Air Date: 04/02/24
Lena Dunham's journey to uncover her family's past reveals a connection to the Holocaust.
Viewers Like You Preview
S10 Ep10 | 32s
Air Date: 04/09/24
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.
Unraveling the Willis Family Mystery
S10 Ep10 | 6m 8s
Air Date: 04/09/24
Join Joyce Willis as she embarks on a riveting exploration into her family history.
Megan Robertson’s Search for Her Great-Grandfather’s Roots
S10 Ep10 | 5m 4s
Air Date: 04/09/24
Megan Robertson embarks on a quest to demystify the lineage of her great-grandfather.
Terrie Morrow’s Quest to Unveil Her Great-Grandfather’s Origins
S10 Ep10 | 5m 8s
Air Date: 04/09/24
Join Terrie Morrow as she embarks on an odyssey to resolve a longstanding family puzzle.
Megan Robertson and the Mystery of Green’s Real Father
S10 Ep10 | 6m 27s
Air Date: 04/09/24
Join speech therapist Megan Robertson as she delves into a longstanding family mystery.
Extended Trailer
3m 13s
Air Date: 12/20/22 | Rating: TV-PG
Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS
Season 9 Inside Look
1m
Air Date: 12/22/22
The countdown to the Season 9 premiere of Finding Your Roots is on!
Hidden Kin Preview
S9 Ep1 | 33s
Air Date: 01/03/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Edward Norton and Julia Roberts discover their hidden connections to American history.
Edward Norton’s Great-Great-Grandfather Was Murdered
S9 Ep1 | 4m 3s
Air Date: 01/03/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Edward Norton knew a lot about his family history, but was unaware of one shocking death.
Julia Roberts Learns of Swedish Ancestors’ Humble Beginnings
S9 Ep1 | 5m 50s
Air Date: 01/03/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Julia Roberts learns about the harsh living conditions of her Swedish Ancestors.
Salem’s Lot Preview
S9 Ep2 | 32s
Air Date: 01/10/23
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey into their roots.
Jeff Daniels Ancestors Testified in the Salem Witch Trials
S9 Ep2 | 7m 37s
Air Date: 01/10/23
Jeff Daniels discovers his 8th great grandfather testified at the Salem Witch Trials.
Claire Danes Discovers Her Great-Grandfather’s WWI Sacrifice
S9 Ep2 | 5m 58s
Air Date: 01/10/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Claire Danes discovers the story of her great-grandfather's heroic sacrifice in WWI.
Secret Lives Preview
S9 Ep3 | 32s
Air Date: 01/17/23
Comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash discover scandals hidden within their roots.
Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor’s History as Slaves
S9 Ep3 | 5m 40s
Air Date: 01/17/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Niecy Nash reads the first tangible evidence she's seen about her slave ancestors.
Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled
S9 Ep3 | 4m 28s
Air Date: 01/17/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Carol Burnett uncovers some surprising connections between her family and the Civil War.
Far From Home Preview
S9 Ep4 | 32s
Air Date: 01/24/23
Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors
Cyndi Lauper’s Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion
S9 Ep4 | 4m 4s
Air Date: 01/24/23
Cyndi Lauper's great-grandfather organized a rebellion in Switzerland in the 1650s.
Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors’ Journey to the U.S.
S9 Ep4 | 5m 34s
Air Date: 01/24/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Danny Trejo learns about his great-grandparents' journey by foot from Mexico to the U.S.
Rising From the Ashes Preview
S9 Ep5 | 32s
Air Date: 01/31/23
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis.
The Hidden Truth in Viola Davis’ Family Tree
S9 Ep5 | 10m 16s
Air Date: 01/31/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Viola Davis and Prof. Gates discover a surprising secret her grandfather kept to himself.
Brian Cox’s Grandfather Was Exposed to Poison Gas in WWI
S9 Ep5 | 4m 25s
Air Date: 01/31/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Brian Cox learns that his grandfather was likely exposed to poison gas in WWI.
Family: Lost and Found Preview
S9 Ep6 | 32s
Air Date: 02/07/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Joe Manganiello and Tony Gonzalez discover close relatives whose names they’ve never heard
Tony Gonzalez’ Ancestors’ Incredible Reunion After Slavery
S9 Ep6 | 6m 20s
Air Date: 02/07/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Tony Gonzalez discovers his ancestors' remarkable reunion after separating during slavery.
Joe Manganiello’s Great-Grandmother Escaped Genocide
S9 Ep6 | 4m 27s
Air Date: 02/07/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Joe Manganiello says his maternal great-grandmother survived the Armenian Genocide.
Chosen Preview
S9 Ep7 | 32s
Air Date: 02/14/23 | Rating: TV-PG
David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their Jewish roots from Europe and the Middle East.
Why Did David Duchovny’s Family Come to America Then Leave?
S9 Ep7 | 7m 19s
Air Date: 02/14/23 | Rating: TV-PG
David Duchovny traces his family journey to New York, separation and reunion.
I’m Gonna Cry Aren’t I?:Richard Kind’s Holocaust Connection
S9 Ep7 | 5m 34s
Air Date: 02/14/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Much to his surprise, actor Richard Kind discovers that he had ancestors in the Holocaust.
And Still I Rise Preview
S9 Ep8 | 32s
Air Date: 02/21/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson
Angela Davis’ Great-Grandfather Took a Slaveowner to Court
S9 Ep8 | 5m 42s
Air Date: 02/21/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Angela Davis' great-grandfather marks her family's transition from slavery to freedom.
Jeh Johnson’s Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk
S9 Ep8 | 7m 14s
Air Date: 02/21/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Jeh Johnson discusses the many accomplished ancestors on both sides of his family.
Anchormen Preview
S9 Ep9 | 32s
Air Date: 03/28/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones uncover the ancestors who blazed a trail for them.
Out of the Past Preview
S9 Ep10 | 32s
Air Date: 04/04/23 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley.
Season 8 Sneak Peek
2m
Air Date: 12/07/21
Take a sneak peek at some of the surprising reveals coming up in Season 8.
Season 8 Teaser
30s
Air Date: 12/14/21
A new year means new Finding Your Roots! Mark your calendars for Jan 4 at 8/7c.
Hidden in the Genes Preview
S8 Ep1 | 31s
Air Date: 01/04/22
Tune in to our season premiere this week with filmmakers Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels.
“Passing” Helps Rebecca Hall Uncover a Family Mystery
S8 Ep1 | 1m 12s
Air Date: 01/04/22
"Passing" helps Rebecca Hall bring questions about her grandfather's ethnicity into focus.
Rebecca Hall Discovers Her Ancestors’ Ethnicities
S8 Ep1 | 1m 12s
Air Date: 01/04/22
The 1910 census holds clues about the true ethnicity of Rebecca Hall’s grandfather.
Lee Daniels Discovers Surprising Familial Ties
S8 Ep1 | 1m 23s
Air Date: 01/04/22
Lee Daniels discovers surprising familial ties between his biological grandparents.
Lee Daniels Is DNA Cousins with Mia Farrow
S8 Ep1 | 40s
Air Date: 01/04/22
Lee is shocked when his celebrity DNA cousin is revealed to be Mia Farrow.
One of the Most Prominent African Americans in Washington
S8 Ep1 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 01/04/22
A newspaper article reveals the myriad accomplishments of Rebecca’s great-grandfather.
Clues About Lee Daniels’ Fun-Loving Side of the Family
S8 Ep1 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 01/04/22
An 1850 census may hold the key to Lee’s affinity to his grandma’s fun-loving family.
Lee Daniels Delves into a Special Family Connection
S8 Ep1 | 48s
Air Date: 01/04/22
Lee Daniels learns about his ancestors’ very restrictive “free” existence in Delaware.
Activist Roots Preview
S8 Ep2 | 32s
Air Date: 01/11/22
Dr. Gates explores the ancestral roots of Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill.
Brittany Packnett Cunningham Yearns to Know Her Grandfather
S8 Ep2 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 01/11/22
Brittany Packnett Cunningham says she yearns to learn the identity of her grandfather.
Brittany Packnett Cunningham Meets Her Great-Grandparents
S8 Ep2 | 55s
Air Date: 01/11/22
Brittany Packnett Cunningham learns the identity of her great-grandparents.
Anita Hill Wins “The Genealogical Jackpot”
S8 Ep2 | 1m 13s
Air Date: 01/11/22
A rare census finding leads to the revelation of Anita Hill's great-great-grandfather.
Anita Hill Unpacks Her Optimism and Humble Beginnings
S8 Ep2 | 1m 17s
Air Date: 01/11/22
Anita Hill says she was always optimistic about her future because of her mother’s spirit.
Anita Hill Learns Her Great-Great Grandparents’ Identities
S8 Ep2 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 01/11/22
Anita Hill meets her great-great grandparents who were listed in the 1870 census.
Destination: Cambridge. Occupation: Teaching
S8 Ep3 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 01/04/22
Raul learns about his maternal great-grandmother's stint at Harvard.
Raúl Esparza Reads His Grandfather’s Congressional Testimony
S8 Ep3 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 01/04/22
Raúl Esparza Reads His Grandfather’s Congressional Testimony
David Chang Discusses Things His Family Never Talks About
S8 Ep3 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 01/04/22
David Chang describes being aware of his parents’ vastly different economic backgrounds.
David Chang Shares A Story Relatable to Many Immigrant Kids
S8 Ep3 | 1m 6s
Air Date: 01/04/22
David Chang discusses his mother’s culinary influence on him.
David Chang Imagines His Great-Grandfather’s Life in America
S8 Ep3 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 01/04/22
David Chang reacts to reading his great-grandfather's application to Yale Divinity School.
Raul Esparza on His Father’s Disillusionment with Castro
S8 Ep3 | 36s
Air Date: 01/04/22
Raul Esparza describes his father’s and uncle’s disillusionment with Cuba's Castro regime.
Things We Don’t Discuss Preview
S8 Ep4 | 32s
Air Date: 01/25/22
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the ancestral roots of Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn.
Kathryn Hahn is DNA Cousins with Regina King
S8 Ep4 | 1m
Air Date: 01/25/22
Kathryn Hahn discovers that she shares her European genetic lineage with Regina King.
Kathryn Hahn Gets to the Bottom of a Family Scandal
S8 Ep4 | 1m 30s
Air Date: 01/25/22
Why Kathryn Hahn's 3rd Great-Grandfather forced to leave Germany.
Pamela Adlon Learns About Her Relative’s Capture by Nazis
S8 Ep4 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 01/25/22
Pamela Adlon learns details about her relatives' capture by the Nazis.
Kathryn Hahn 3rd Great-Grandfather’s “New Family”
S8 Ep4 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 01/25/22
Kathryn Hahn learns about the new family her 3rd great-grandfather started in America.
Pamela Adlon’s Great-Great-Grandfather Was a Rabbi
S8 Ep4 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 01/25/22
Pamela Adlon looks at a photo of her great-great grandfather’s gravestone.
Kathryn Hahn Reads Her Third Great-Grandfather’s Obit
S8 Ep4 | 1m 19s
Air Date: 01/25/22
Kathryn Hahn wonders if her 3rd great-grandfather regretted leaving his wife in Germany.
Pamela Adlon’s DNA Cousin is Meryl Streep
S8 Ep4 | 1m 5s
Air Date: 01/25/22
Pamela Adlon is overjoyed to find that her DNA cousin is Meryl Streep.
Pamela Adlon Has an Aunt She Didn’t Know Existed
S8 Ep4 | 1m 19s
Air Date: 01/25/22
Pamela Adlon is overjoyed by the discovery that her mother has a half-sister who is alive.
Pamela Adlon Knows The Importance of Knowing Your Roots
S8 Ep4 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 01/25/22
Pamela Adlon says she thinks it's for people to learn more about their family histories.
Mexican Roots Preview
S8 Ep5 | 31s
Air Date: 02/01/22 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. welcomes guests Mario Lopez and Melissa Villaseñor
Mario Lopez’ Ancestors Came to America… and Left
S8 Ep5 | 41s
Air Date: 02/01/22
Mario Lopez discovers that his great-grandfather once visited America.