Education | Starting Points
Finding Your Roots
Education | Starting Points
Finding Your Roots
Air Date: 04/22/12 | Rating: NR
Actors Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal discuss what they know of their respective family origins.
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.
Mario Lopez’ Grandfather’s Immigration Story
S8 Ep5 | 1m 36s
Air Date: 02/01/22
Mario Lopez learns about his grandfather's plan to become a U.S. citizen.
Melissa Villaseñor Discovers Her Relative’s Tragic Ending
S8 Ep5 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 02/01/22
Melissa Villaseñor reads about the shooting death of her great-grandfather.
Melissa Villaseñor Learns Her Great-Grandmother’s Lost Story
S8 Ep5 | 1m 5s
Air Date: 02/01/22
Melissa Villaseñor gets emotional reading the 1908 birth record of her great-grandmother.
Fighters Preview
S8 Ep6 | 32s
Air Date: 02/08/22
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. sits down with Terry Crews and Tony Danza
A Family, Torn Apart by Slavery, Reunites
S8 Ep6 | 1m 29s
Air Date: 02/08/22
Terry Crews learns an ancestral family was reunited after being sold off as slaves
Tony Danza ‘s Grandfather Endured Harsh Working Conditions
S8 Ep6 | 1m 45s
Air Date: 02/08/22
Tony Danza wells up with emotion while learning about his grandfather's grueling existence
Terry Crews Discovers His Grandfather Abandoned His Family
S8 Ep6 | 52s
Air Date: 02/08/22
Terry Crews discovers that his grandmother sued his grandfather for abandonment.
Forgotten Journeys Preview
S8 Ep7 | 32s
Air Date: 02/15/22
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace their ancestral paths.
Lena Waithe Learns the Source of the Name “Waithe”
S8 Ep7 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 02/15/22
Lena Waithe reacts to hearing that her surname derives from slave owners in Barbados.
Lena Waithe Learns Grim Statistics on Slave Life Expectancy
S8 Ep7 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 02/15/22
Lena Waithe learns about the short life expectancy of slaves on a sugar plantation.
Lena Waithe Discovers Her First Free, Post-Slavery Ancestor
S8 Ep7 | 1m 36s
Air Date: 02/15/22
Lena Waithe expresses gratitude for the unimaginable hardships her ancestors endured.
John Leguizamo’s Lineage is Traced Back 17 Generations
S8 Ep7 | 1m
Air Date: 02/15/22
We traced John Leguizamo’s lineage back to 17 generations of surprising ancestors.
John Leguizamo Learns About His 9th Great-Grandfather
S8 Ep7 | 1m 6s
Air Date: 02/15/22
John Leguizamo is stunned by how far back his lineage has been traced.
Songs of the Past Preview
S8 Ep8 | 32s
Air Date: 02/22/22
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane.
Nathan Lane’s Grandfather Died in a Workhouse
S8 Ep8 | 51s
Air Date: 02/22/22
Nathan Lane gets disturbing news that his great-great-grandfather died in a workhouse.
Leslie Odom, Jr.’s Great-Grandfather Comes to America
S8 Ep8 | 1m 29s
Air Date: 02/22/22
Leslie Odom, Jr.'s great-grandfather's name appears on a ship's manifest from 1920.
Leslie Odom, Jr. on How “Hamilton” Changed His Life
S8 Ep8 | 1m 6s
Air Date: 02/22/22
Leslie Odom, Jr. on how colorblind casting in “Hamilton: The Musical” changed Broadway.
Leslie Odom, Jr.’s 5th Great-Grandfather Was a Slaveowner
S8 Ep8 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 02/22/22
Leslie Odom, Jr. wrestles with the realization that his 5th great-grandfather owned slaves
Joe Lane Becomes Nathan Lane
S8 Ep8 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 02/22/22
Nathan Lane explains how he picked his stage name.
Leslie Odom, Jr.: His Ancestors Were People, Not Possessions
S8 Ep8 | 1m 38s
Air Date: 02/22/22
Leslie Odom, Jr. gets emotional hearing the "dollar value" of his enslaved ancestors.
Watchmen Preview
S8 Ep9 | 32s
Air Date: 04/12/22
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. greets Regina King and Damon Lindelof.
Regina King: “This is Pretty Fantastic”
S8 Ep9 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 04/12/22
Regina King sheds tears of joy reading the voter registration card of one of her ancestors
Damon Lindelof Learns of the Horrific Fate of Relatives
S8 Ep9 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 04/12/22
Damon Lindelof learns that Nazis Killed an entire family of his relatives in Poland.
We’re Two Generations Removed From Potential Obliteration
S8 Ep9 | 1m 32s
Air Date: 04/12/22
Damon Lindelof reads an account of the atrocities committed by Nazi troops in Bialystok.
Regina King: “Seeing it Written Hits Differently”
S8 Ep9 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 04/12/22
Regina King reads a will detailing her ancestor's bequeathment from slaveholder to son.
Where Did We Come From? Preview
S8 Ep10 | 32s
Air Date: 04/19/22
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and André Leon Talley.
Erin Burnett Reads Her Great-Grandmother’s Baptism Record
S8 Ep10 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 04/19/22
Erin Burnett reads the baptism record of her great-grandmother.
Amy Carlson Loves Her Great-Great Grandparents’ Meet-Cute
S8 Ep10 | 42s
Air Date: 04/19/22
Amy Carlson reacts to learning about the adorable way her great-great-grandparents met.
Erin Burnett Learns About Her Ancestors’ Rare Divorce
S8 Ep10 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 04/19/22
The divorce of Erin Burnett’s great-great-grandfather from his first wife made headlines.
André Leon Talley: “Everyone in That Church was a Queen”
S8 Ep10 | 56s
Air Date: 04/19/22
André Leon Talley’s fashion muse was none other than his grandmother.
André Leon Talley Grandfather Was Stationed in France
S8 Ep10 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 04/19/22
André Leon Talley learns that his grandfather was stationed in France in WWI.
Amy Carlson Admires Her Sixth-Great Grandmother’s Stoicism
S8 Ep10 | 36s
Air Date: 04/19/22
When Amy Carlson's sixth great-grandfather died in battle, one of his sons replaced him.
André Leon Talley Stunned by Ancestor’s Bequeathment
S8 Ep10 | 55s
Air Date: 04/19/22
André Leon Talley reads a will in which his ancestor was given away as slave property.
Season 7 Official Preview
30s
Air Date: 01/19/21
A new season of Finding Your Roots premieres on January 19 at 8/7c!
Season 7 Inside Look
2m
Air Date: 01/19/21
The new season premieres Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS.
To the Manor Born Preview
S7 Ep1 | 32s
Air Date: 01/19/21
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages that claim Glenn Close and John Waters.
Grandmothers Great Spirit
S7 Ep1 | 41s
Air Date: 01/19/21
Glenn Close recalls her grandmother's great spirit.
Glenn Close’s Relative Was Disowned by the Quakers
S7 Ep1 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 01/19/21
Glenn Close discovers that the Quakers disowned her ancestor.
Related to Royalty
S7 Ep1 | 54s
Air Date: 01/19/21
Glenn Close learns that she is directly related to Princess Diana.
The Howdy Doody Show Inspired John Waters
S7 Ep1 | 44s
Air Date: 01/19/21
John Waters knew from an early age he wanted to work in entertainment.
Catholic Divorce Scandal
S7 Ep1 | 1m 19s
Air Date: 01/19/21
John Waters talks about his grandparents' secret divorce.
Family Fortune
S7 Ep1 | 1m 23s
Air Date: 01/19/21
John Waters learns how his family fortune came to be.
Against All Odds Preview
S7 Ep2 | 31s
Air Date: 01/26/21
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces Andy Cohen and Nina Totenberg.
Andy Cohen Meets His Ancestors in a Newspaper Article
S7 Ep2 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 01/26/21
Andy Cohen discovers a newspaper article about his great-great-grandfather.
Place of Worship
S7 Ep2 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 01/26/21
Andy Cohen learns about where his ancestors may have worshipped.
Estate Controversy
S7 Ep2 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 01/26/21
Nina Totenberg learns about her ancestor's estate.
Fleeing Europe
S7 Ep2 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 01/26/21
Nina Totenberg discovers that her Jewish grandmother escaped Europe.
Fond Memories
S7 Ep2 | 1m 9s
Air Date: 01/26/21
Nina Totenberg reflects fondly on memories of her grandmother.
No Irish Need Apply Preview
S7 Ep3 | 33s
Air Date: 02/02/21
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan.
DNA Cousins with Derek Jeter
S7 Ep3 | 54s
Air Date: 02/02/21
Jim Gaffigan discovers he is cousins with Derek Jeter.
Origins of Gaffigan
S7 Ep3 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 02/02/21
Jim Gaffigan learns the origins of his last name.
DNA Cousin with Mia Farrow
S7 Ep3 | 49s
Air Date: 02/02/21
Jane Lynch discovers that she is related to Mia Farrow.
How the Catholic Church Impacted Jane Lynch’s Acting Career
S7 Ep3 | 48s
Air Date: 02/02/21
Jane Lynch discusses her upbringing in the Irish Catholic Church.
Irish Need Not Apply
S7 Ep3 | 1m 9s
Air Date: 02/02/21
Jane Lynch learns about anti-Irish employment ads.
The Shirts on Their Backs Preview
S7 Ep4 | 34s
Air Date: 02/09/21
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the roots of Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni.
Only in America
S7 Ep4 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 02/09/21
Christopher Meloni discovers that his great-grandfather was an orphan.
Christopher Meloni’s Journey to Find a Hollywood Agent
S7 Ep4 | 1m 18s
Air Date: 02/09/21
Christopher Meloni opens up about how he found his passion in acting.
DNA Cousin with Nancy Pelosi
S7 Ep4 | 41s
Air Date: 02/09/21
Christopher Meloni discovers he is DNA Cousins with Nancy Pelosi
Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
S7 Ep4 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 02/09/21
Tony Shalhoub reflects on Anti-immigrant sentiments from 1898.
DNA Cousin with Tina Fey
S7 Ep4 | 36s
Air Date: 02/09/21
Tony Shalhoub discovers that he is DNA Cousins with Tina Fey.
How Tony Shalhoub’s Family Contributed to His Success
S7 Ep4 | 54s
Air Date: 02/09/21
Tony Shalhoub opens up about how supportive his family is.
Write My Name in the Book of Life Preview
S7 Ep5 | 34s
Air Date: 02/16/21
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons.
Kasi Lemmons Is Moved to Learn About Her African Ancestors
S7 Ep5 | 2m 9s
Air Date: 02/16/21
Kasi Lemmons learns the story behind her family's last name.
DNA Cousins with Kevin Bacon
S7 Ep5 | 59s
Air Date: 02/16/21
Kasi Lemmons learns that she is DNA cousins with Kevin Bacon.
What Art Is About
S7 Ep5 | 56s
Air Date: 02/16/21
Kasi Lemmons opens up about her reasoning behind her chosen projects.
Experiencing Slavery So Intimately
S7 Ep5 | 45s
Air Date: 02/16/21
Pharrell Williams opens up about the impact of learning about his family tree.
Dark Origins of A Surname
S7 Ep5 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 02/16/21
Pharrell Williams learns of the dark history behind his surname.
How Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” Impacted His Outlook on Music
S7 Ep5 | 47s
Air Date: 02/16/21
Pharrell Williams discusses the power behind his popular song, “Happy.”
Country Roots Preview
S7 Ep6 | 34s
Air Date: 02/23/21
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the backgrounds of musicians Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.
Clint Black Learns the Truth About His Great-Grandfather
S7 Ep6 | 50s
Air Date: 02/23/21
Clint Black discovers the truth behind his great-grandfather's immigration.
A Surprise in DNA
S7 Ep6 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 02/23/21
Clint Black discovers that he is 1% Sub-Saharan African.
Johnny Cash was an Amateur Genealogist
S7 Ep6 | 1m 12s
Air Date: 02/23/21
Rosanne Cash opens up about how her father, Johnny Cash, was an amateur genealogist.
African American Ancestry
S7 Ep6 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 02/23/21
Rosanne Cash discovers that she has African American ancestry.
DNA cousins with Angela Bassett
S7 Ep6 | 55s
Air Date: 02/23/21
Rosanne Cash discovers that she is DNA cousins with Angela Bassett.
The New World Preview
S7 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 04/13/21
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of John Lithgow and Maria Hinojosa.
Imprisoned Puritan Great-Grandfather
S7 Ep7 | 1m 28s
Air Date: 04/13/21
John Lithgow learns that his great-grandfather was arrested for his religious beliefs.
Dr. Gates, Jr. Reveals He’s DNA Cousins with John Lithgow
S7 Ep7 | 55s
Air Date: 04/13/21
John Lithgow and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. are DNA cousins!
Maria Hinojosa Discovers Her Ancestor Founded a City
S7 Ep7 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 04/13/21
Maria Hinojosa discovers that she is the 11th great-granddaughter of a conquistador.
Maria Hinojosa’s Great-Great-Grandfather Was a Railway CEO
S7 Ep7 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 04/13/21
Maria Hinojosa discovers that her great-great grandfather was an investor in railways.
John Lithgow’s Family Fled The Dominican Republic
S7 Ep7 | 1m 54s
Air Date: 04/13/21
John Lithgow finds out that his great great grandfather was on the front line of the war.
John Lithgow’s Ongoing Cousin Reveal
S7 Ep7 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 04/13/21
John Lithgow learns that he is distant cousins with Clint Eastwood and other celebrities.
Anchored to the Past Preview
S7 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 04/20/21
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages of Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon.
Don’s Dad and the Civil Rights Movement
S7 Ep8 | 1m 24s
Air Date: 04/20/21
Don Lemon learns that his father was a trailblazer during the Civil Rights Movement.
DNA Match
S7 Ep8 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 04/20/21
Don Lemon discovers that he is a descendent of a slave owner.
Don Lemon Learns How His Relatives Were Valued
S7 Ep8 | 2m 6s
Air Date: 04/20/21
Don Lemon finds evidence that his ancestors were sold for $1,800.
Main Motor’s History
S7 Ep8 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 04/20/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Gretchen Carlson discovers the truth behind her grandfather’s family history.
Shame Hurts
S7 Ep8 | 1m 48s
Air Date: 04/20/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Gretchen Carlson discusses how she felt shamed during her former pageantry journey.
Tenacity in the Genes
S7 Ep8 | 1m 46s
Air Date: 04/20/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Gretchen Carlson learns that tenacity has run in the family for centuries.
On Broadway
S7 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 04/27/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines the family histories of Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin.
Mandy Learns He Had Family Members in the Holocaust
S7 Ep9 | 2m 25s
Air Date: 04/27/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Mandy Patinkin learns that he had family members in the Holocaust.
Audra McDonald Is Related to Sean “Diddy” Combs!
S7 Ep9 | 1m 18s
Air Date: 04/27/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Audra MacDonald discovers that she is DNA cousins with Sean “P. Diddy” Combs.
Audra Reacts to Seeing Her Ancestors Listed as Property
S7 Ep9 | 1m 12s
Air Date: 04/27/21 | Rating: TV-PG
In an 1860s census, we uncovered Audra McDonald’s ancestors listed in a slave schedule.
Maternal Third Great Grandparents Freed from Slavery
S7 Ep9 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 04/27/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Audra McDonald learns her ancestors survived slavery and purchased land post-Civil War.
Mandy Explains His Favorite Line in Literature
S7 Ep9 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 04/27/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Mandy Patinkin shares his favorite quote and it relates to his family discoveries.
Laughing on the Inside Preview
S7 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 05/04/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family history of Roy Wood, Jr. and Lewis Black.
Lewis Black and Marc Maron are DNA Cousins!
S7 Ep10 | 43s
Air Date: 05/04/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Comedy runs in the family! Lewis Black and Marc Maron are cousins.
Roy Wood Jr.’s is DNA Cousins with Congressman John Lewis
S7 Ep10 | 51s
Air Date: 05/04/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Roy Wood Jr. discovers his DNA cousin match is the great John Lewis.
Roy Wood Jr. Reflects on the Hopefulness He Has For His Son
S7 Ep10 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 05/04/21 | Rating: TV-PG
Roy Wood Jr. learns how his ancestors and their children struggled through slavery.
Season 6 Preview
3m 9s
Air Date: 10/08/19
Season six of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. premieres on October 8th!
Season 6 Is Back!
30s
Air Date: 12/31/19
Season 6 is back with more fascinating guests at 8/7c on Tuesday, January 7th.
New Finding Your Roots Episodes Return This Fall
3m 1s
Air Date: 08/05/20
New episodes of Finding Your Roots are back Tuesday, October 13, at 8/7c!
We’re Back! New Finding Your Roots
30s
Air Date: 10/13/20
New episodes of Finding Your Roots are back Tuesday, October 13, at 8/7c!
Hollywood Royalty Preview
S6 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 10/08/19
Anjelica Huston, Mia Farrow, and Isabella Rosselini learn their family histories.
Mia’s Grandparents
S6 Ep1 | 56s
Air Date: 10/08/19
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals a shocking story about Mia's grandparents.
Isabella’s Surprise Celebrity Cousin
S6 Ep1 | 52s
Air Date: 10/08/19
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. Reveals Isabella's surprise celebrity cousin.
Anjelica’s 5th Great Grandfather
S6 Ep1 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 10/08/19
Anjelica learns that her 5th Great Grandfather freed his slaves in his last will.
Off the Farm Preview
S6 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 10/15/19
Dr. Gates helps Eric Stonestreet and Melissa McCarthy learn their family histories.
Melissa’s Great-Grandfather
S6 Ep2 | 1m 5s
Air Date: 10/15/19
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. talks through Melissa's Great-grandfather's death and how it affecte
Family Work Ethic
S6 Ep2 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 10/15/19
Eric talks about getting his work ethic from his dad and grandfather.
Keeping Family Close
S6 Ep2 | 50s
Air Date: 10/15/19
Melissa talks about keeping her family close and how it must come from her genetics.
A Great-Great-Grandfather’s Scandal
S6 Ep2 | 1m 31s
Air Date: 10/15/19
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals Melissa's great-great-grandfather's scandal.
Eric’s Kansas Roots
S6 Ep2 | 1m 13s
Air Date: 10/15/19
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals the first member of Eric's family to come to Kansas.
The Name Stonestreet
S6 Ep2 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 10/15/19
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. discovers how the name Stonestreet came to be.
Homecomings Preview
S6 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 01/07/20
Sterling K. Brown, Jon Batiste, and Shasheer Zamata learn their family histories.
Jon Batiste Ancestor Seen As “Property”
S6 Ep3 | 1m
Air Date: 01/07/20
Jon Batiste's ancestor, at age 3, is listed on a ledger as being someone’s "property."
Jon Batiste’s Ancestor Signs Name With “X”
S6 Ep3 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 01/07/20
Jon Batiste discovers his ancestor signed his name with “X” when registering to vote.
Jon Batiste’s Grandmother Moves to Oregon
S6 Ep3 | 1m 28s
Air Date: 01/07/20
Dr. Gates reveals why Jon Batiste's grandmothermoved from Georgia to Oregon.
Sterling K. Brown Recalls Last Moment He Saw His Dad Alive
S6 Ep3 | 1m 31s
Air Date: 01/07/20
Sterling K. Brown emotionally recalls seeing his Dad for the last time before his death.
Sterling K. Brown Learns About His Grandmother’s Death
S6 Ep3 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 01/07/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Sterling K. Brown learns that his father also lost a parent at a very young age.
Sterling K. Brown Discovers Rare Roots
S6 Ep3 | 48s
Air Date: 01/07/20
Dr. Gates reveals Sterling K. Brown's rare ancestry.
Sasheer Zamata’s Great-Grandfather Founded the Town of Fargo
S6 Ep3 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 01/07/20
Sasheer Zamata's ancestor used 40 acres of his farm to a found a town for black homeowners
This Land Is My Land Preview
S6 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 01/14/20
Queen Latifah and Jeffrey Wright discover unexpected family trees.
Queen Latifah Discovers Ancestor’s Emancipation Document
S6 Ep4 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 01/14/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Queen Latifah meets the woman that freed her ancestors from slavery.
Family Roots in U.S Back to 1776
S6 Ep4 | 1m 29s
Air Date: 01/14/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Queen Latifah discovers family roots that reinforce a conviction she has always felt.
A Grandfather’s Imagery as a Black Man
S6 Ep4 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 01/14/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Even today, Jeffrey Wright stands in awe of his grandfather's work ethic.
Taking Strength from Ancestors
S6 Ep4 | 1m 19s
Air Date: 01/14/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Jeffrey Wright shares the strength and empowerment he draws from his ancestry.
Beyond the Pale Preview
S6 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 01/21/20
Jeff Goldblum, Terry Gross, and Marc Maron uncover unknown family histories.
Marc Maron’s Relationship with His Grandmother
S6 Ep5 | 50s
Air Date: 01/21/20
Marc Maron shares the powerful role his grandmother played in this life.
Marc Maron’s Ancestors Suffering in Europe
S6 Ep5 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 01/21/20
Marc Maron discovers an unknown history that may have affected family relationships.
Terry Gross on Getting Fired From Teaching
S6 Ep5 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 01/21/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Terry Gross's career began in a place she couldn't fit — an 8th-grade classroom.
Terry Gross on Feeling Culturally Jewish
S6 Ep5 | 58s
Air Date: 01/21/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Though raised Jewish, Terry Gross was never told much about her Jewish ancestors.
A Family’s Foresight to Flee
S6 Ep5 | 54s
Air Date: 01/21/20
Terry Gross discovers she only exists because of her grandparent's foresight.v
Jeff Goldblum’s Mother Taught Him to Stand up for Himself
S6 Ep5 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 01/21/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Jeff Goldblum shares how his mother taught him to use the element of surprise.
A Joyful and Playful Mother
S6 Ep5 | 49s
Air Date: 01/21/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Jeff Goldblum's mother liked to think of herself as a weaver of enchantment and charm.
Ancestors Coming to America
S6 Ep5 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 01/21/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Jeff Goldblum discovers the incredible route his grandfather had to take to enter the U.S.
Secrets & Lies Preview
S6 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 01/28/20
Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado, and Amy Ryan unearth surprising family histories.
Revolutionary War
S6 Ep6 | 1m 15s
Air Date: 01/28/20
Sigourney Weaver discovers her ancestor was one of the youngest soldiers to join the army.
Justina Machado African Ancestry
S6 Ep6 | 56s
Air Date: 01/28/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Justina Machado discovers her African ancestry.
Justina Machado Discovers Grandfather’s Hidden Past
S6 Ep6 | 1m 32s
Air Date: 01/28/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Justina Machado learns her grandfather was sent to prison because of a relationship.
A Bad Lot
S6 Ep6 | 47s
Air Date: 01/28/20 | Rating: TV-PG
A London newspaper runs a story about Amy Ryan's ancestor under the headline "A Bad Lot."
Science Pioneers Preview
S6 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 02/04/20
Francis Collins, Shirley Ann Jackson, and Harold E. Varmus learn their family histories.
Varmus Grandparents
S6 Ep7 | 57s
Air Date: 02/04/20
Dr. Harold E. Varmus expresses his gratitude to his grandparents for leaving Europe.
Take My Breath Away
S6 Ep7 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 02/04/20
Dr. Jackson views the 1836 estate records listing the names of her enslaved ancestors.
Revolutionary War
S6 Ep7 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 02/04/20
Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestor was a Patriot that served in the Continental Army.
Freeing Slaves in 1804
S6 Ep7 | 1m 19s
Air Date: 02/04/20
Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestors freed their slaves in 1804.
Slave Trade Preview
S6 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 02/11/20
Ava DuVernay, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Questlove discover unexpected family histories.
Italian Roots Preview
S6 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 02/18/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei, and John Turturro meet ancestors who made immense sacrifices.
Criminal Kind Preview
S6 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 02/25/20 | Rating: TV-PG
Laura Linney, Lisa Ling, and Soledad O’Brien explore surprising family roots.
A Grandmother’s Memoir
S6 Ep10 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 02/25/20
Lisa Ling reads an emotional excerpt from her grandmother's memoir.
First Ancestor in the U.S.
S6 Ep10 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 02/25/20
Laura Linney reads aloud an ancestor's confession that led to their exile in Virginia.
A Family of Convicts
S6 Ep10 | 2m 4s
Air Date: 02/25/20
Soledad O’Brien discovers the "bad leg of the family."
Fashion’s Roots Preview
S6 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 10/13/20
Diane Von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez, and RuPaul Charles discover surprising roots.
Diane von Furstenberg Mother’s Life Saved in Auschwitz
S6 Ep11 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 10/13/20
Diane von Furstenberg recalls the story of how her mother's life was saved at Auschwitz.
From Cuba to Newark in Winter
S6 Ep11 | 51s
Air Date: 10/13/20
Narciso Rodriquez's parents settle in New Jersey, after coming to America from Cuba.
RuPaul Discovers a Surprise Cousin
S6 Ep11 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 10/13/20
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals RuPaul Charles' surprise celebrity cousin.
RuPaul Discovers His Great-Grandparents’ Marriage Record
S6 Ep11 | 1m 29s
Air Date: 10/13/20
RuPaul discovers his great-grandparents' marriage record from 1870.
Becoming A Public Figure
S6 Ep11 | 1m 49s
Air Date: 10/13/20
Narciso Rodriguez received his big break when designing a wedding dress for his friend.
DNA Mysteries Preview
S6 Ep12 | 30s
Air Date: 10/20/20
Téa Leoni and Joe Madison discover surprising roots.
Téa Leoni Discovers Her Biological Grandmother
S6 Ep12 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 10/20/20
Téa Leoni discovers who an unknown biological grandmother is.
A Mystery in the Family Tree
S6 Ep12 | 1m 38s
Air Date: 10/20/20
Joe Madison discovers that the man he believed to be his biological father, isn't.
Téa Leoni Learns More About An Unknown Grandmother
S6 Ep12 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 10/20/20
Téa Leoni's learns more about the grandmother she and her mother never met.
War Stories Preview
S6 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 11/10/20
Julianne Moore, Bill Hader, and Kehinde Wiley discover surprising roots.
Bill Hader’s Sixth Great-Grandfather
S6 Ep13 | 1m
Air Date: 11/10/20
Bill Hader's sixth great-grandfather found in the American Revolution.
Union Soldier
S6 Ep13 | 1m 16s
Air Date: 11/10/20
Kehinde Wiley’s great-grandfather was one of 370 black soldiers to serve inWWI.
Military Child
S6 Ep13 | 58s
Air Date: 11/10/20
Julianne Moore’s father served in the US Army where he completed 550combat missions.
Flight Preview
S6 Ep14 | 30s
Air Date: 11/17/20
Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Lidia Bastianich discover surprising roots.
Wasrsaw Unexpected
S6 Ep14 | 1m 36s
Air Date: 11/17/20
Scarlett Johansson discovers the tragic fate of her family.
Father Missing
S6 Ep14 | 1m 10s
Air Date: 11/17/20
Lupita Nyongo carries DNA from the oldest maternal haplogroup called Mitochondrial Eve.
Saying Goodbye
S6 Ep14 | 46s
Air Date: 11/17/20
As a child, Lidia Bastianich’s family fled her hometown of Pola to escapecommunist rule.
Lupita Nyong’o Has DNA from the Oldest Maternal Haplogroup
S6 Ep14 | 54s
Air Date: 11/17/20
Lupita Nyongo carries DNA from the oldest maternal haplogroup called Mitochondrial Eve.
Scarlett Johansson Remembers Her Family Pre-Holocaust
S6 Ep14 | 40s
Air Date: 11/17/20
Scarlett Johansson discovers the tragic fate of her family that stayed behind in Poland du
Journey To America
S6 Ep14 | 45s
Air Date: 11/17/20
Scarlett Johansson reflects on the decision her great-grandfather made to flee to America.
Breaking Silences Preview
S6 Ep15 | 30s
Air Date: 01/05/21
Gayle King, Jordan Peele, and Issa Rae discover surprising roots.
Grandfathers History
S6 Ep15 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 01/05/21
Gayle King learns of two men that could be her grandfather.
One Third White
S6 Ep15 | 59s
Air Date: 01/05/21
Gayle King discovers that she is one-third white and of European descent.
Sale of Slaves
S6 Ep15 | 1m 31s
Air Date: 01/05/21
Jordan Peele learns new information about his ancestors.
Biracial Grandmother
S6 Ep15 | 42s
Air Date: 01/05/21
Gayle King shares how little she knows of her great-grandfather.
Free People of Color
S6 Ep15 | 25s
Air Date: 01/05/21
Issa Rae finds out that her relatives were free people of color during the time of s
Great Grandfather Died in Battle
S6 Ep15 | 2m 28s
Air Date: 01/05/21
Issa Rae discovers that her Great Grandfather died in battle.
Stronger Sense of Pride
S6 Ep15 | 1m 5s
Air Date: 01/05/21
Jordan Peele discovers his ancestors were slaves.
Coming to America Preview
S6 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 01/12/21
Nancy Pelosi, Norah O’Donnell, and Zac Posen discover surprising roots.
Hardworking Grandmother
S6 Ep16 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 01/12/21
Norah O'Donnell talks about her hardworking grandmother.
Great Grandmother Sues Oil Company
S6 Ep16 | 54s
Air Date: 01/12/21
Norah O'Donnell discovers her great grandmother sued an oil company.
Grandfather’s Illegal Journal
S6 Ep16 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 01/12/21
Norah O'Donnell learns that her grandfather lived under the radar in America for 16 year
Political Roots
S6 Ep16 | 56s
Air Date: 01/12/21
Nancy Pelosi talks about her family's political roots.
The Posen Family of Craftsmen
S6 Ep16 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 01/12/21
Zac Posen discovers that his ancestors were craftsmen.
G.G. Grandfather’s U.S. Citizenship
S6 Ep16 | 1m 7s
Air Date: 01/12/21
Zac Posen discovers his Great Great Grandfather immigrated to the United States.
Grandpa’s Journey to Bring Kids to the U.S.
S6 Ep16 | 1m 5s
Air Date: 01/12/21
Zac Posen discovers his Great Great Grandpa brought his kids to the U.S.
Taking a Chance on America
S6 Ep16 | 1m 7s
Air Date: 01/12/21
Nancy Pelosi takes a deeper look into her grandfather's immigration experience.
Grandparents and Other Strangers Preview
S5 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 01/08/19
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Andy Samberg and George R. R. Martin answer family mysteries.
Grandparents and Other Strangers Preview
S5 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 01/08/19
Dr. Gates helps Andy Samberg and George R. R. Martin answer family mysteries
George R. R. Martin | My Grandmother
S5 Ep1 | 1m 10s
Air Date: 01/08/19
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps author George R. R. Martin answer some family mysteries.
Andy Samberg | My Mother’s Parents
S5 Ep1 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 01/08/19
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Andy Samberg answer some family mysteries.
George R. R. Martin | Italian Roots
S5 Ep1 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 01/08/19
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps author George R. R. Martin answer some family mysteries.
Mystery Men Preview
S5 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 01/15/19
Dr. Gates brings Felicity Huffman and Michael K. Williams their family histories.
Michael K. Williams | Family In South Carolina
S5 Ep2 | 1m 23s
Air Date: 01/15/19
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Michael K. Williams answer some family mysteries.
Felicity Huffman | Great Grandfather and Shakespeare
S5 Ep2 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 01/15/19
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actress Felicity Huffman answer some family mysteries.
Michael K. Williams | Immediate Voter Registration
S5 Ep2 | 54s
Air Date: 01/15/19
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Michael K. Williams answer some family mysteries.
Reporting on the Reporters Preview
S5 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 01/22/19
Journalists Christiane Amanpour, Ann Curry and Lisa Ling learn their family histories.
Ann Curry | Only One Tool Available
S5 Ep3 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 01/22/19
Ann Curry is told her grandfather’s name, something she never expected to find out.
Christiane Amanpour | “Gobsmacked”
S5 Ep3 | 56s
Air Date: 01/22/19
Christiane Amanpour is left “gobsmacked” by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Lisa Ling | The Great Flood of 1761
S5 Ep3 | 59s
Air Date: 01/22/19
Dr. Gates reveals reveals the family history of Lisa Ling.
Dreaming of a New Land Preview
S5 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 01/29/19
Dr. Gates reveals the family history of Kal Penn, Sheryl Sandberg and Marisa Tomei.
Kal Penn | Where Are You From?
S5 Ep4 | 1m 18s
Air Date: 01/29/19
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the family history of Kal Penn.
Marisa Tomei | Surprise Celebrity Cousin
S5 Ep4 | 1m 36s
Air Date: 01/29/19
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Marisa Tomei.
Sheryl Sandberg | Studying Resilience
S5 Ep4 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 01/29/19
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Sheryl Sandberg.
Freedom Tales Preview
S5 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 02/05/19
Dr Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson and Michael Strahan.
S. Epatha Merkerson | Ancestors Who Endured
S5 Ep5 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 02/05/19
Dr. Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson.
Michael Strahan | Related to Royalty
S5 Ep5 | 1m 24s
Air Date: 02/05/19
Dr. Gates traces the family history of Michael Strahan.
Roots In Politics | Preview
S5 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 02/12/19
The family histories of politicians Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan.
Marco Rubio | Native American Connection
S5 Ep6 | 1m
Air Date: 02/12/19
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Marco Rubio.
Paul Ryan | Jewish Roots
S5 Ep6 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 02/12/19
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Paul Ryan.
Tulsi Gabbard | Lava Spreads Over Savai’i
S5 Ep6 | 1m 42s
Air Date: 02/12/19
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Tulsi Gabbard.
No Laughing Matter | Preview
S5 Ep7 | 30s
Air Date: 02/19/19
Dr. Gates reveals the histories of comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman.
Seth Meyers | Meet Mejer Trakianski
S5 Ep7 | 29s
Air Date: 02/19/19
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Seth Meyers.
Hard Times | Preview
S5 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 02/26/19
Dr. Gates explores the stories of Laura Linney, Michael Moore and Chloë Sevigny.
The Eye of the Beholder | Preview
S5 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 04/02/19
Marina Abramović, Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Kehinde Wiley learn their family histories.
All in the Family | Preview
S5 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 04/09/19
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the stories of Ty Burrell and Joe Madison.
Season 4 Official Trailer
3m 22s
Air Date: 10/03/17
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns with a new season on October 3rd!
Season 4 Official Teaser Trailer
30s
Air Date: 10/03/17
Season four of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. premieres on October 3rd!
Season 4: Inside Look
1m 30s
Air Date: 10/03/17 | Rating: TV-G
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. premieres on Oct 3!
Finding Your Roots Season 4 – Episode 1 Promo
30s
Air Date: 10/03/17 | Rating: TV-G
Larry David and Bernie Sanders join Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. on Finding Your Roots.
Finding Your Roots Season 4 – Episode 2 Promo
30s
Air Date: 10/10/17 | Rating: TV-G
Fred Armisen, Carly Simon and Christopher Walken join Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Finding Your Roots: The Seedlings Trailer
30s
Air Date: 10/03/17 | Rating: TV-G
“Finding Your Roots: The Seedlings” dig into their ancestry with genetics and genealogy.
Finding Your Roots Season 4 – Episode 3 Promo
30s
Air Date: 10/17/17 | Rating: TV-G
Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen and William H. Macy Join Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Finding Your Roots Season 4 – Episode 4 Promo
30s
Air Date: 10/24/17 | Rating: TV-PG
Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ava DuVernay and Janet Mock join Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Finding Your Roots Season 4 – Episode 5 Promo
30s
Air Date: 10/31/17 | Rating: TV-PG
Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd and John Turturro join Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Finding Your Roots Season 4 – Episode 6 Promo
30s
Air Date: 11/07/17 | Rating: TV-PG
Bryant Gumbel, Tonya Lewis-Lee and Suzanne Malveaux join Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Finding Your Roots Season 4 – Episode 7 Promo
30s
Air Date: 11/14/17 | Rating: TV-PG
Carmelo Anthony, Ana Navarro and Lupita Nyong’o join Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Finding Your Roots Season 4 – Episode 8 Promo
30s
Air Date: 11/21/17 | Rating: TV-PG
Gaby Hoffmann and Téa Leoni join Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Finding Your Roots Season 4 – Episode 9 Promo
30s
Air Date: 12/12/17 | Rating: TV-PG
Questlove, Dr. Phil and Charlayne Hunter-Gault join Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Finding Your Roots Season 4 – Episode 10 Promo
30s
Air Date: 12/19/17 | Rating: TV-PG
Aziz Ansari, Maya Rudolph, and Amy Schumer join Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Finding Your Roots: Season Three — Preview
30s
Air Date: 01/05/16 | Rating: NR
Finding Your Roots: Season Three, begins on Tuesday, January 5, at 8/7c on PBS.
Finding Your Roots: Season Three — Trailer
30s
Air Date: 01/05/16 | Rating: NR
Watch the trailer for Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
The Irish Factor: Soledad O’Brien
S3 Ep2 | 56s
Air Date: 01/12/16 | Rating: NR
Watch Soledad O'Brien in "The Irish Factor," Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
The Irish Factor: Bill Maher
S3 Ep2 | 1m 57s
Air Date: 01/12/16 | Rating: NR
Watch Bill Maher in "The Irish Factor," Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
The Irish Factor: Bill O’Reilly
S3 Ep2 | 5m 17s
Air Date: 01/12/16 | Rating: NR
Watch Bill O'Reilly in "The Irish Factor," Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
Finding Your Roots: Season Three Preview: Donna Brazile
S3 Ep3 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 01/05/16 | Rating: NR
Watch a clip of Finding Your Roots, episode one, with guest Donna Brazile.
In Search of Freedom Preview: Shonda Rhimes
S3 Ep3 | 1m 9s
Air Date: 01/19/16 | Rating: NR
Watch Shonda Rhimes in episode three of Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
In Search of Freedom Preview: Maya Rudolph
S3 Ep3 | 1m 20s
Air Date: 01/19/16 | Rating: NR
See Maya Rudolph in episode three of Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
In Search of Freedom Preview: Keenen Ivory Wayans
S3 Ep3 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 01/19/16 | Rating: NR
Keenen Ivory Wayans explores his family history in Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
Tragedy + Time = Comedy: Bill Hader
S3 Ep4 | 1m
Air Date: 01/26/16 | Rating: NR
Bill Hader uncovers the history of his ancestors in Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
Tragedy + Time = Comedy: Jimmy Kimmel
S3 Ep4 | 43s
Air Date: 01/26/16 | Rating: NR
Jimmy Kimmel learns about his family tree in Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
Tragedy + Time = Comedy: Norman Lear
S3 Ep4 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 01/26/16 | Rating: NR
Norman Lear traces his lineage in Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
Sir Richard Branson on Visionaries
S3 Ep5 | 1m 1s
Air Date: 02/02/16 | Rating: NR
Sir Richard Branson tells Henry Louis Gates, Jr. how his mother inspires him.
Visionaries: Sir Richard Branson
S3 Ep5 | 2m 21s
Air Date: 02/02/16 | Rating: NR
Sir Richard Branson learns about his family history and DNA in Finding Your Roots.
Maya Lin on Visionaries
S3 Ep5 | 1m 24s
Air Date: 02/02/16 | Rating: NR
Maya Lin explores her heritage on Finding Your Roots.
Visionaries: Maya Lin
S3 Ep5 | 1m 48s
Air Date: 02/02/16 | Rating: NR
See Maya Lin on Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Visionaries: Frank Gehry
S3 Ep5 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 02/02/16 | Rating: NR
Explore the past and legacy of Frank Gehry's family in Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
Frank Gehry on Visionaries
S3 Ep5 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 02/02/16 | Rating: NR
Frank Gehry uncovers his family's past on Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
The Stories We Tell Preview: Kara Walker
S3 Ep6 | 1m 56s
Air Date: 01/05/16 | Rating: NR
Watch a clip from Finding Your Roots: season three, episode one with Kara Walker.
War Stories: Patricia Arquette
S3 Ep6 | 2m 1s
Air Date: 02/09/16 | Rating: NR
Uncover Patricia Arquette's family history in Finding Your Roots.
War Stories: John McCain
S3 Ep6 | 3m 21s
Air Date: 02/09/16 | Rating: NR
John McCain explores his past in Finding Your Roots.
War Stories: Julianne Moore
S3 Ep6 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 02/09/16 | Rating: NR
Julianne Moore tells Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about her family and childhood.
Julianne Moore in War Stories
S3 Ep6 | 1m 4s
Air Date: 02/09/16 | Rating: NR
Preview Julianne Moore in "War Stories," episode six of Finding Your Roots.
Patricia Arquette in War Stories
S3 Ep6 | 2m 50s
Air Date: 02/09/16 | Rating: NR
Learn about the history and legacy of Patricia Arquette's family in Finding Your Roots.
Episode Seven Preview: Family Reunions
S3 Ep7 | 25s
Air Date: 02/16/16 | Rating: NR
Uncover family mysteries of two legends of hip hop through the use of DNA technology.
LL Cool J in Family Reunions
S3 Ep7 | 1m 7s
Air Date: 02/16/16 | Rating: NR
Watch LL Cool J discover his great-great-grandparents were free on Finding Your Roots.
Family Reunions: LL Cool J
S3 Ep7 | 1m 11s
Air Date: 02/16/16 | Rating: NR
LL Cool J is united with some of his biological relatives on Finding Your Roots.
Sean Combs in Family Reunions
S3 Ep7 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 02/16/16 | Rating: NR
Sean Combs reacts to the news that his third-great-grandfather was free in Maryland.
Family Reunions: Sean Combs
S3 Ep7 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 02/16/16 | Rating: NR
Sean Combs learns that his great-great grandfather, whose father was free, was a slave.
Episode Eight Preview: Pioneers
S3 Ep8 | 25s
Air Date: 02/23/16 | Rating: NR
Discover pioneering families of Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros.
The Pioneers: Gloria Steinem
S3 Ep8 | 58s
Air Date: 02/23/16 | Rating: NR
Learn about the pioneering past of Gloria Steinem's family.
The Pioneers: Neil Patrick Harris
S3 Ep8 | 1m 18s
Air Date: 02/23/16 | Rating: NR
Discover the lineage of Neil Patrick Harris in Finding Your Roots!
The Pioneers: Sandra Cisneros
S3 Ep8 | 1m 6s
Air Date: 02/23/16 | Rating: NR
Sandra Cisneros unravels her family stories in Finding Your Roots.
Episode Nine Preview: The Long Way Home
S3 Ep9 | 25s
Air Date: 03/01/16 | Rating: NR
Discover the family traditions of Julianna Margulies, Azar Nafisi and Lidia Bastianich.
The Long Way Home: Azar Nafisi
S3 Ep9 | 36s
Air Date: 03/01/16 | Rating: NR
Azar Nafisi encounters a letter from President Lyndon B. Johnson to her father.
The Long Way Home: Julianna Margulies
S3 Ep9 | 1m 7s
Air Date: 03/01/16 | Rating: NR
Julianna Margulies learns about the origins of her last name on Finding Your Roots.
The Long Way Home: Lidia Bastianich
S3 Ep9 | 51s
Air Date: 03/01/16 | Rating: NR
Lidia recalls a story her mother told saying good bye to her loved ones.
Episode Ten Preview: Maps of Stars
S3 Ep10 | 25s
Air Date: 03/08/16 | Rating: NR
Learn how tragic death shaped families of Hollywood legends Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow.
Mia Farrow in Maps of Stars
S3 Ep10 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 03/08/16 | Rating: NR
Don't miss Mia Farrow in the Finding Your Roots season three finale!
Dustin Hoffman in Maps of Stars
S3 Ep10 | 25s
Air Date: 03/08/16 | Rating: NR
Uncover the ancestry of Dustin Hoffman in the season three finale of Finding Your Roots.
Share Your Story Prompt
58s
Air Date: 09/23/14 | Rating: NR
Henry Louis Gates, JR. invites you to share your own family history.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s Family Story
1m 7s
Air Date: 09/23/14 | Rating: NR
Finding Your Roots host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares a story from his family history.
In Search of our Fathers Promo
S2 Ep1 | 34s
Air Date: 09/23/14 | Rating: NR
Three famous guests know almost nothing about their fathers’ histories.
Stephen King’s Progressive Past
S2 Ep1 | 2m 27s
Air Date: 09/23/14 | Rating: NR
Author Stephen King learns an enlightening fact about his Southern ancestors' journey.
Gloria Reuben’s African Link
S2 Ep1 | 3m 11s
Air Date: 09/23/14 | Rating: NR
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals evidence that links Gloria Reuben's family back to Africa.
Courtney B. Vance’s Fearless Ancestors
S2 Ep1 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 09/23/14 | Rating: NR
Courtney B. Vance's fascinating family line goes back to a runaway slave turned soldier.
Born Champions Promo
S2 Ep2 | 33s
Air Date: 09/30/14 | Rating: NR
Three of America's greatest athletes' love of sports were deeply shaped by their families.
Billie Jean King’s Grandmother’s Secret
S2 Ep2 | 3m 16s
Air Date: 09/30/14 | Rating: NR
Tennis champ Billie Jean King discovers a secret buried in her Grandmother's past.
Rebecca Lobo’s Immigrant Ancestors
S2 Ep2 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 09/30/14 | Rating: NR
Basketball star Rebecca Lobo meets her immigrant ancestors.
Derek Jeter’s Strong Roots
S2 Ep2 | 2m 36s
Air Date: 09/30/14 | Rating: NR
Yankee captain Derek Jeter grew up in a supportive and diverse extended family.
Our American Storytellers Promo
S2 Ep3 | 33s
Air Date: 10/07/14 | Rating: NR
Three iconic American storytellers know almost nothing about their own family histories.
Anderson Cooper’s Civil War Era Surprise
S2 Ep3 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 10/07/14 | Rating: NR
Anderson Cooper learns a surprising fact about his Civil War era ancestors.
Anna Deavere Smith’s Underground Railroad Connection
S2 Ep3 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 10/07/14 | Rating: NR
Anna Deavere Smith finds her courageous ancestor, a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Ken Burns’ Revolutionary War Shocker
S2 Ep3 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 10/07/14 | Rating: NR
Filmmaker Ken Burns discovers a surprising fact about his Revolutionary War-era ancestors.
Khandi Alexander’s Family Tragedy
S2 Ep4 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 10/14/14 | Rating: NR
Khandi Alexander's ambitious Grandfather met a tragic end.
The Jealous Family Freedom Papers
S2 Ep4 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 10/14/14 | Rating: NR
Benjamin Jealous discovers his family's first freed ancestor.
The Melting Pot Promo
S2 Ep5 | 33s
Air Date: 10/21/14 | Rating: NR
Three celebrity chefs are inspired to cook the food of their ancestors.
Tom Colicchio’s Ideal Family Dinner
S2 Ep5 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 10/21/14 | Rating: NR
Tom Colicchio meets his Italian ancestors.
Ming Tsai’s Ancestral Homeland
S2 Ep5 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 10/21/14 | Rating: NR
Professor Gates' team visited China to confirm the Ming Tsai family genealogy.
We Come From People Promo
S2 Ep6 | 33s
Air Date: 10/28/14 | Rating: NR
Angela Bassett, Valerie Jarrett and Nas' roots run back into the heart of slavery.
Angela Bassett’s Emancipated Ancestors
S2 Ep6 | 3m 3s
Air Date: 10/27/14 | Rating: NR
Angela Bassett follows her ancestors' journey from slavery through emancipation.
Nas’ Enslaved Roots: “A Receipt for a Human Being”
S2 Ep6 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 10/27/14 | Rating: NR
Nas encounters his 3rd Great-Grandmother's Bill of Sale, a devastatingly telling document.
Valerie Jarrett’s Groundbreaking Great-Grandfather
S2 Ep6 | 2m 55s
Air Date: 10/27/14 | Rating: NR
Valerie Jarrett digs into the family history of her legendary Great-Grandfather.
Aarón Sánchez’s Revolutionary Roots
S2 Ep7 | 2m 44s
Air Date: 10/21/14 | Rating: NR
Aarón Sánchez learns that his family immigrated to the US because of the revolution.
Carole King’s Ancestral Immigration Story
S2 Ep7 | 2m 26s
Air Date: 11/04/14 | Rating: NR
Thanks to a mysterious helper, Carole King's Polish grandparents gained entry to the US.
Alan Dershowitz’s Lifesaving Family Synagogue
S2 Ep7 | 3m 8s
Air Date: 11/04/14 | Rating: NR
Alan Dershowitz discovers the crucial role his family's synagogue played during WWII.
Tony Kushner’s Mysterious Brooklyn Roots
S2 Ep7 | 2m 11s
Air Date: 11/04/14 | Rating: NR
Tony Kushner learns that his Great-Grandmother immigrated from Russia to Brooklyn.
Our People, Our Traditions Promo
S2 Ep7 | 33s
Air Date: 11/04/14 | Rating: NR
Three celebrated Americans explore their Jewish heritage.
The British Are Coming Promo
S2 Ep8 | 33s
Air Date: 11/11/14 | Rating: NR
Three guests share an ancestral connection to the British Empire.
Deepak Chopra’s Ancestral Pilgrimage
S2 Ep8 | 2m 19s
Air Date: 11/11/14 | Rating: NR
Henry Louis Gates Jr. travels to the Ganges River, uncovering details about Chopra's past.
The Key to Sting’s Ancestral Journey
S2 Ep8 | 2m 4s
Air Date: 11/11/14 | Rating: NR
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the immigrant plight of Sting's 3rd Great-Grandfather.
Sally Field’s Loyalist Ancestor
S2 Ep8 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 11/11/14 | Rating: NR
Sally Field meets her devoted Tory ancestors, loyal throughout the Revolutionary War.
Ancient Roots Promo
S2 Ep9 | 23s
Air Date: 11/18/14 | Rating: NR
Explores the family histories of three influential Greek-American personalities.
Tracing Tina Fey’s Paternal Line
S2 Ep9 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 11/18/14 | Rating: NR
Tina Fey discovers her 5th Great-Grandfather, once an esteemed guest of Ben Franklin.
George Stephanopoulos’ Heroic Ancestors
S2 Ep9 | 2m 55s
Air Date: 11/18/14 | Rating: NR
George Stephanopoulos learns that his Great-Grandfather resisted Nazi occupation in WW2.
David Sedaris’ Patriot Ancestor
S2 Ep9 | 2m 58s
Air Date: 11/18/14 | Rating: NR
David Sedaris discovers his maternal 4th Great-Grandfather, a Revolutionary War soldier.
Decoding Our Past Through DNA Promo
S2 Ep10 | 23s
Air Date: 11/25/14 | Rating: NR
Secrets encoded in their genomes challenge guests’ ideas about their family histories.
Jessica Alba’s Mexican Roots
S2 Ep10 | 3m 13s
Air Date: 11/25/14 | Rating: NR
Jessica Alba learns more about her Mexican-American family's immigration experience.
Unlocking Deval Patrick’s Past with Autosomal DNA
S2 Ep10 | 3m 9s
Air Date: 11/25/14 | Rating: NR
Expert CeCe Moore uses Autosomal DNA analysis to trace Deval Patrick's family history.
Preview
33s
Air Date: 03/24/12 | Rating: NR
A sneak peek at the new PBS series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Extended Preview
4m 57s
Air Date: 03/24/12 | Rating: NR
An in-depth look at the 10-part series, Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The Rattlesnake
S1 Ep1 | 1m 37s
Air Date: 03/24/12 | Rating: NR
Harry Connick Jr. learns about his ancestor, an infamous 18th-century American privateer.
Musical Royalty
S1 Ep1 | 1m 27s
Air Date: 03/24/12 | Rating: NR
Branford Marsalis discusses his relative, a pioneering jazz bassist from New Orleans.
Education | Becoming More Negroidal
S1 Ep1 | 6m 21s
Air Date: 03/25/12 | Rating: NR
An introduction to the rich musical culture of New Orleans.
Education | A Willing Association
S1 Ep1 | 6m 18s
Air Date: 03/25/12 | Rating: NR
An introduction to the rich musical culture of New Orleans.
Education | The Most Powerful Instrument
S1 Ep1 | 2m 34s
Air Date: 03/25/12 | Rating: NR
An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis.
Fighting for Change in America
S1 Ep2 | 2m 18s
Air Date: 03/24/12 | Rating: NR
John Lewis recounts his first meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Fireman on the Southern Railroad
S1 Ep2 | 1m 48s
Air Date: 03/24/12 | Rating: NR
Cory Booker learns about the origin of the Booker family name.
Education | Only in America
S1 Ep2 | 2m 42s
Air Date: 03/25/12 | Rating: NR
An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis.
Education | A Long Struggle
S1 Ep2 | 3m 29s
Air Date: 03/25/12 | Rating: NR
An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis.
Education | Slave Master Relationships
S1 Ep2 | 4m 16s
Air Date: 03/25/12 | Rating: NR
An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis.
Lou Walters Way
S1 Ep3 | 1m 32s
Air Date: 03/31/12 | Rating: NR
Barbara Walters talks about her father's work as a New York City night club owner.
Quakers in Early America
S1 Ep3 | 1m 23s
Air Date: 04/08/12 | Rating: NR
Kevin Bacon's Quaker ancestor immigrated to America to freely practice his religion.
Both Sides of Slavery
S1 Ep3 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
Geoffrey Canada on the possibility of having white, slave-owning ancestors.
Education | Searching for Barbara Walters Family’s Name Pt.1
S1 Ep3 | 4m 58s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
A look at how researchers uncovered Barbara Walters ancestors last name.
Education | Searching for Barbara Walters Family’s Name Pt 2
S1 Ep3 | 6m
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
A look at how researchers uncovered Barbara Walters ancestors last name.
Education | Before Canada: In Search of a Name
S1 Ep3 | 6m 22s
Air Date: 04/01/12 | Rating: NR
An overview of how researchers tracked down Geoffrey Canada's ancestors.
Not a Dumb Critter
S1 Ep4 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 04/08/12 | Rating: NR
Kyra Sedgwick learns the interactions between her ancestor and a slave named Mumbet.
Children Keep Going
S1 Ep4 | 1m 7s
Air Date: 04/28/12 | Rating: NR
Condoleezza Rice remembers the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church.
Education | Slavery in the North
S1 Ep4 | 5m 26s
Air Date: 04/08/12 | Rating: NR
A look at slavery in the North and the views and actions of Quakers.
Education | Mumbet
S1 Ep4 | 4m 42s
Air Date: 04/08/12 | Rating: NR
An overview of the story of a slave named Mumbet.
Education | After Slavery
S1 Ep4 | 2m 55s
Air Date: 04/08/12 | Rating: NR
A look at President Lincoln's appeal to the nation to rebuild after the Civil War.
Not Just a Part of My DNA
S1 Ep5 | 1m 12s
Air Date: 04/15/12 | Rating: NR
Angela Buchdahl speaks with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about being a Korean-American Jew.
Calvinist Props
S1 Ep5 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 04/15/12 | Rating: NR
Pastor Rick Warren learns that his ancestor served as a church deacon in the 1600s.
The Growth of Islam in America
S1 Ep5 | 43s
Air Date: 04/15/12 | Rating: NR
Yasir Qadhi discusses the growth of Islam over the past 40 years in the city of Houston.
Education | Seeking Religious Freedom: From England to MA
S1 Ep5 | 3m 36s
Air Date: 04/15/12 | Rating: NR
A look at Pastor Rick Warren’s Puritan ancestor’s migration to America.
Education | Seeking Religious Freedom: From Romania to NY
S1 Ep5 | 4m 48s
Air Date: 04/15/12 | Rating: NR
A look at Rabbi Angela Buchdahl’s Jewish ancestors’ migration from Romania to the U.S.A.
Education | Seeking Religious Freedom: From India to Houston
S1 Ep5 | 5m 25s
Air Date: 04/15/12 | Rating: NR
An overview of the persecution experienced by Sheikh Yasir Qadhi’s Muslim ancestors.
Education | Facing Muslim Stereotypes after 9/11
S1 Ep5 | 3m 43s
Air Date: 04/15/12 | Rating: NR
Sheikh Yasir Qadhi describes hatred and stereotypes encountered after September 11, 2001.
Education | Questioning Jewish Identity
S1 Ep5 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 04/15/12 | Rating: NR
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl describes growing up as a Korean Jew.
A Patriot Ancestor
S1 Ep6 | 1m 45s
Air Date: 04/22/12 | Rating: NR
Robert Downey, Jr. learns about his ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War.
From Butterflies to Beetles
S1 Ep6 | 1m 22s
Air Date: 04/22/12 | Rating: NR
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. corrects a long-standing story in Maggie Gyllenhaal's family.
Education | A Long Journey
S1 Ep6 | 5m
Air Date: 04/22/12 | Rating: NR
The story of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s maternal ancestry
Education | As American as it Gets
S1 Ep6 | 5m 47s
Air Date: 04/22/12 | Rating: NR
An exploration of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s connection to the American WASP establishment.
Education | Noble Blood
S1 Ep6 | 5m 27s
Air Date: 04/22/12 | Rating: NR
An exploration of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s noble lineage dating back to King Henry I of England
Education | Starting Points
S1 Ep6 | 3m 57s
Air Date: 04/22/12 | Rating: NR
Actors Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal discuss what they know of their origins.
Faith and Rebellion
S1 Ep6 | 4m 43s
Air Date: 04/22/12 | Rating: NR
The story of Gyllenhaal’s third great grandfather’s role in creating a religious community
Education | Founding Mothers
S1 Ep6 | 3m 20s
Air Date: 04/22/12 | Rating: NR
Professor Gates uses DNA testing to trace Maggie Gyllenhaal’s maternal lineage.
That Was What It Was
S1 Ep7 | 1m 6s
Air Date: 04/28/12 | Rating: NR
Actor Samuel L. Jackson discusses his experience growing up in segregated Chattanooga.
A Family of Sharecroppers
S1 Ep7 | 1m 24s
Air Date: 04/28/12 | Rating: NR
Brown University President Ruth Simmons grew up in a family of sharecroppers.
Education | Growing up under Jim Crow in Grapeland, Texas
S1 Ep7 | 5m 1s
Air Date: 04/29/12 | Rating: NR
A look at life under Jim Crow.
Education | Growing up under Jim Crow in WV and TN
S1 Ep7 | 4m 32s
Air Date: 04/29/12 | Rating: NR
A look at life under Jim Crow.
Education | Growing Up In New Orleans
S1 Ep7 | 1m 54s
Air Date: 03/25/12 | Rating: NR
An introduction to the rich musical culture of New Orleans.
Spending Time in the Castro
S1 Ep8 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 05/05/12 | Rating: NR
Comedian and actress Margaret Cho talks about living in 1970s San Francisco's Castro.
Gupta Family Scrolls
S1 Ep8 | 1m 14s
Air Date: 05/05/12 | Rating: NR
Finding Your Roots uncovers scrolls that list 8 generations of Sanjay Gupta's family tree.
Education | A Hurried Escape
S1 Ep8 | 3m 3s
Air Date: 05/07/12 | Rating: NR
Margaret Cho learns the reasons for her father’s family’s hurried escape from Korea.
Education | Leaving Poland
S1 Ep8 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 05/07/12 | Rating: NR
Martha Stewart learns the fate of her great grandparents and why they came to America.
Education | The Partition of India
S1 Ep8 | 3m 59s
Air Date: 05/07/12 | Rating: NR
The history of the India/Pakistan partition is told by Dr. Sanjay Gupta's mother's story.
John Legend’s Musical Beginnings
S1 Ep9 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 05/13/12 | Rating: NR
John Legend's beginnings as a musician and footage of one of his earliest performances.
Early Stand-Up Experience
S1 Ep9 | 1m
Air Date: 05/13/12 | Rating: NR
Comedian Wanda Sykes recalls a poorly-received stand-up routine early on in her career.
Suing for Freedom
S1 Ep9 | 4m 13s
Air Date: 05/13/12 | Rating: NR
Henry Louis Gates Jr. talks with Margarett Cooper about her remarkable ancestry.
Education | Fighting for Freedom
S1 Ep9 | 1m 8s
Air Date: 05/13/12 | Rating: NR
An overview of how the Revolutionary War helped slaves attain their freedom.
Education | The Story of Peyton Polly
S1 Ep9 | 3m 55s
Air Date: 05/13/12 | Rating: NR
A look at how John Legend’s ancestor, Peyton Polly, attained his freedom.
Education | Wanda Sykes’s Free Ancestors
S1 Ep9 | 6m 47s
Air Date: 05/13/12 | Rating: NR
A look at how Wanda’s black ancestors became free in the 1600s.
Education | Wanda Sykes’s Free Black Ancestors in the 1850s
S1 Ep9 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 05/13/12 | Rating: NR
A look at the lives of Wanda Sykes’s ancestors in the 1850s.
Adrian Grenier’s Conquistador Ancestor
S1 Ep10 | 1m 35s
Air Date: 05/20/12 | Rating: NR
Actor Adrian Grenier learns about about his Conquistador ancestor.
Michelle Rodriguez’s Puerto Rican Roots
S1 Ep10 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 05/20/12 | Rating: NR
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces actress Michelle Rodriguez's Puetro Rican roots.
Education | The Last Conquistador
S1 Ep10 | 5m 54s
Air Date: 05/16/12 | Rating: NR
Adrian Grenier learns about his maternal eleventh great-grandfather.
Education | The Pueblo Revolt
S1 Ep10 | 4m 12s
Air Date: 05/16/12 | Rating: NR
Linda Chavez discovers how her family was involved in the Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico.
Pueblo Ancestors
S1 Ep10 | 1m 29s
Air Date: 05/20/12 | Rating: NR
Linda Chavez learns about her ancestors who were Pueblo.
FACES OF AMERICA: Mike Nichols’ Famous German Ancestor
1m 59s
Air Date: 12/20/10 | Rating: NR
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals that Mike Nichols' is indeed related to Albert Einstein.
FACES OF AMERICA: Mike Nichols’ Escape from Nazi Germany
4m 54s
Air Date: 12/20/10 | Rating: NR
Mike Nichols tells the story of his family's escape from Nazi Germany in 1939.
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