We Come From People Promo
Finding Your Roots
We Come From People Promo
Finding Your Roots
Air Date: 10/28/14 | Rating: NR
Angela Bassett, Valerie Jarrett and Nas' roots run back into the heart of slavery, revealing there is no single narrative and challenging our preconceptions of an era that has profoundly shaped our nations sense of itself. Hiphop artist Nas discovers a web of his slave ancestors and their intimate relationship with their slave master.
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.
