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FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Season 12 Premieres Tuesdays, January 6 - April 14, 2026, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET.

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FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Song of the South Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of Danielle Deadwyler and Rhiannon Giddens, uncovering stories their ancestors once hid.
  • Airdate Tuesday, April 7, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Original4/7/2026
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FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Rags to Riches Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller, meeting ancestors who made huge sacrifices to escape poverty.
  • Airdate Tuesday, April 14, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Original4/14/2026
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Episodes

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Harry Connick Jr. and Branford Marsalis

Trace the turbulent and contradictory history of New Orleans through the family stories of two men.

  • Original3/25/2012
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Cory Booker and John Lewis

Discover the family histories of two African-American politicians from different generations and opposite backgrounds.

  • Original3/25/2012
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Barbara Walters and Geoffrey Canada

Unearth missing links in the family histories of media legend Barbara Walters and educational superstar Geoffrey Canada.

  • Original4/1/2012
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Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick

Find out what actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have in common.

  • Original4/8/2012
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Angela Buchdahl, Rick Warren and Yasir Qadhi

Through the histories of clergy of three different faiths, unearth a story about the spiritual foundations of this country.

  • Original4/15/2012
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Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal

Delve into the deep American roots and meet Jewish ancestors of Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

  • Original4/22/2012
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Samuel L. Jackson, Condoleezza Rice and Ruth Simmons

Learn from what part of Africa the ancestors of Samuel L. Jackson, Condoleezza Rice and Ruth Simmons come.

  • Original4/29/2012
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Sanjay Gupta, Margaret Cho and Martha Stewart

Catch a glimpse of three distinct yet oddly overlapping experiences of families leaving their homes and becoming American.

  • Original5/6/2012
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John Legend, Wanda Sykes and Margarett Cooper

Hear the stories of free black ancestors of John Legend, Wanda Sykes, Margarett Cooper and Dr. Gates.

  • Original5/13/2012
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Michelle Rodriguez, Adrian Grenier and Linda Chavez

See how the American experience has been shaped by people who were in the New World long before the Mayflower.

  • Original5/20/2012
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In Search of Our Fathers

Join Gates to uncover the paternal ancestry of Stephen King, Gloria Reuben and Courtney B. Vance.

  • Original9/23/2014
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Born Champions

Examine the ancestral origins of athletes Derek Jeter, Billie Jean King and Rebecca Lobo.

  • Original9/30/2014
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Our American Storytellers

Learn how the lives of forebears of Ken Burns, Anderson Cooper and Anna Deavere Smith intersected.

  • Original10/7/2014
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Roots of Freedom

Learn how the ancestors of Ben Affleck, Khandi Alexander and Ben Jealous fought for freedom.

  • Original10/14/2014
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The Melting Pot

Meet three chefs, Tom Colicchio, Ming Tsai and Aaron Sanchez, who cook the food of their ancestors.

  • Original10/21/2014
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We Come From People

Trace the roots of Nas, Angela Bassett and Valerie Jarrett into the heart of slavery.

  • Original10/28/2014
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Our People, Our Traditions

Examine the Jewish heritage of Alan Dershowitz, Carole King and Tony Kushner.

  • Original11/4/2014
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The British Empire

Explore the British influence in the lives of Deepak Chopra, Sally Field and Sting.

  • Original11/11/2014
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Ancient Roots

Trace the histories of three quintessential voices: Tina Fey, David Sedaris and George Stephanopoulos.

  • Original11/18/2014
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Decoding Our Past Through DNA

See how DNA analysis challenges guests’ ideas about their family’s history and their own identities.

  • Original11/25/2014
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The Stories We Tell

Discover the mysteries behind the family stories of Donna Brazile, Ty Burrell and Kara Walker.

  • Original1/5/2016
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The Irish Factor

Explore the shared Irish ancestry of three powerful social commentators of our times.

  • Original1/12/2016
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In Search of Freedom

Learn how the ancestors of Maya Rudolph, Shonda Rhimes and Keenen Ivory Wayans struggled for freedom.

  • Original1/19/2016
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Tragedy + Time = Comedy

Uncover a history of tragedies and triumphs in the families of three of America’s funniest men.

  • Original1/26/2016
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Visionaries

Discover the risk-taking ancestors of Richard Branson, Maya Lin and Frank Gehry.

  • Original2/2/2016
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War Stories

Uncover how military service binds the families of Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain.

  • Original2/9/2016
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Family Reunions

Uncover family mysteries about two legends of hip hop through the use of DNA technology.

  • Original2/16/2016
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The Pioneers

Discover the pioneering family histories of Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros.

  • Original2/23/2016
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The Long Way Home

Discover the preserved family traditions of Julianna Marguiles, Azar Nafisi and Lidia Bastianich.

  • Original3/1/2016
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Maps of Stars

Learn how tragic deaths have shaped the families of Hollywood legends Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow.

  • Original3/8/2016
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The Impression Join Larry David and Bernie Sanders, who learn they have more in common than they thought.
  • Original10/3/2017
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Unfamiliar Kin See what Fred Armisen, Christopher Walken and Carly Simon each learn about a grandparent.
  • Original10/10/2017
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Puritans and Pioneers Learn about nonconformist ancestors of Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen and William H. Macy.
  • Original10/17/2017
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The Vanguard Learn why Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ava DuVernay and Janet Mock’s ideas of their families are upended.
  • Original10/24/2017
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Immigrant Nation Follow Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd and John Turturro as they learn about immigrant ancestors.
  • Original10/31/2017
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Black Like Me Watch as Bryant Gumbel, Tonya Lewis-Lee and Suzanne Malveaux discover unexpected ancestry.
  • Original11/7/2017
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Children of the Revolution Follow Lupita Nyong’o, Carmelo Anthony and Ana Navarro as they learn their heritage.
  • Original11/14/2017
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Relatives We Never Knew We Had Join actresses Tea Leoni and Gaby Hoffmann as they learn about unknown ancestors.
  • Original11/21/2017
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Southern Roots Uncover the family stories, rooted in the South, of Questlove, Dr. Phil and Charlayne Hunter-Gault.
  • Original12/12/2017
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Funny Business

Comedic performers Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari and Maya Rudolph learn their family histories.

  • Original12/19/2017
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Grandparents and Other Strangers

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Andy Samberg and George R. R. Martin answer some family mysteries.

  • Original1/8/2019
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Mystery Men

Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. brings Felicity Huffman and Michael K. Williams their family histories.

  • Original1/15/2019
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Reporting on the Reporters

Journalists Christiane Amanpour, Ann Curry and Lisa Ling learn their fascinating family histories.

  • Original1/22/2019
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Dreaming of a New Land

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the family history of Kal Penn, Sheryl Sandberg and Marisa Tomei.

  • Original1/29/2019
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Freedom Tales

Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson and Michael Strahan.

  • Original2/5/2019
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Roots in Politics

The family histories of politicians Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan.

  • Original2/12/2019
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No Laughing Matter

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and the histories of comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman.

  • Original2/19/2019
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Hard Times

Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the stories of Laura Linney, Michael Moore and Chloë Sevigny.

  • Original2/26/2019
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The Eye of the Beholder

Marina Abramović, Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Kehinde Wiley learn their family histories.

  • Original4/2/2019
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All in the Family Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the stories of Ty Burrell and Joe Madison.
  • Original4/9/2019
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Hollywood Royalty

Actors Isabella Rossellini, Anjelica Huston and Mia Farrow learn about their famous forebears.

  • Original10/8/2019
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Off the Farm

Explore the humble roots of comedic actors Melissa McCarthy and Eric Stonestreet.

  • Original10/15/2019
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Breaking the Silences

Explore the family secrets of journalist Gayle King, director Jordan Peele and comedian Issa Rae.

  • Original1/5/2020
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Homecomings

Follow Sterling K. Brown, Sasheer Zamata and Jon Batiste as they learn about unknown ancestors.

  • Original1/7/2020
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Coming to America

Explore the immigrant roots of Nancy Pelosi, Norah O’Donnell and Zac Posen.

  • Original1/12/2020
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This Land is My Land

Learn more about the unexpected family trees of entertainer Queen Latifah and actor Jeffrey Wright.

  • Original1/14/2020
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Beyond the Pale

Explore the Jewish heritages of actor Jeff Goldblum, radio host Terry Gross and comedian Marc Maron.

  • Original1/21/2020
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Secrets & Lies

Discover the surprising family histories of actors Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado and Amy Ryan.

  • Original1/28/2020
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Science Pioneers

Follow the families of pioneering scientists Francis Collins, Shirley Ann Jackson and Harold Varmus.

  • Original2/4/2020
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Slave Trade

Trace the unexpected histories of Ava DuVernay, S. Epatha Merkeson and Questlove’s ancestors.

  • Original2/11/2020
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Italian Roots

Discover the Italian roots of talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei and John Turturro.

  • Original2/18/2020
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Criminal Kind

Uncover the outlaw roots of actor Laura Linney and journalists Lisa Ling and Soledad O’Brien.

  • Original2/25/2020
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Fashion's Roots

Meet the fashionable ancestors of Diane Von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez and RuPaul Charles.

  • Original10/13/2020
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DNA Mysteries

Follow actor Tea Leoni and radio host Joe Madison as they discover previously unknown ancestors.

  • Original10/20/2020
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War Stories

Learn about the military roots of Julianne Moore, Bill Hader and Kehinde Wiley.

  • Original11/10/2020
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Flight

Meet the globetrotting ancestors of Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyong’o and Lidia Bastianich.

  • Original11/17/2020
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To the Manor Born

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the privileged lineages of Glenn Close and John Waters.

  • Original1/19/2021
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Against All Odds

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces Andy Cohen and Nina Totenberg to their survivor ancestors.

  • Original1/26/2021
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No Irish Need Apply

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Irish roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan.

  • Original2/2/2021
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The Shirts on Their Back

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni.

  • Original2/9/2021
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Write My Name in the Book of Life

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Pharrell Williams and Kasi Lemmons discover their enslaved ancestors.

  • Original2/16/2021
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Country Roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.

  • Original2/23/2021
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The New World

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa.

  • Original4/13/2021
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Anchored to the Past

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines the family trees of journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon.

  • Original4/20/2021
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On Broadway

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family histories of Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin.

  • Original4/27/2021
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Laughing on the Inside

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. provides comedians Lewis Black and Roy Wood, Jr. with their family trees.

  • Original5/4/2021
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Hidden in the Genes

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels solve family mysteries.

  • Original1/4/2022
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Children of Exile

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. retraces the ancestral journeys of David Chang and Raúl Esparza.

  • Original1/4/2022
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Activist Roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. welcomes Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill, two guests who made profound sacrifices for social justice.

  • Original1/11/2022
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Things We Don't Discuss

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. works with Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn, two guests with family trees obscured by scandals.

  • Original1/25/2022
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Mexican Roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and guests Mario Lopez and Melissa Villaseñor look at their Mexican-American heritage.

  • Original2/1/2022
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Fighters

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. sits down with Terry Crews and Tony Danza.

  • Original2/8/2022
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Forgotten Journeys

Henry Louis, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors.

  • Original2/15/2022
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Songs of the Past

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane.

  • Original2/22/2022
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Watchmen

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides Regina King and Damon Lindelof through their family trees.

  • Original4/12/2022
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Where Did We Come From?

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and André Leon Talley.

  • Original4/19/2022
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Hidden Kin

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Julia Roberts and Edward Norton discover their connections to history.

  • Original1/3/2023
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Salem's Lot

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels through scenes from America’s past.

  • Original1/10/2023
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Secret Lives

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash solve deep family mysteries.

  • Original1/17/2023
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Far From Home

Henry Louis Gates helps Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover their families’ lost stories.

  • Original1/24/2023
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Rising from the Ashes

Henry Louis Gates traces the family trees of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis.

  • Original1/31/2023
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Lost and Found

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA to solve mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez.

  • Original2/7/2023
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Chosen

Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of David Duchovny and Richard Kind to Jewish communities in Europe.

  • Original2/14/2023
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And Still I Rise

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected roots of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson.

  • Original2/21/2023
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Anchormen

Henry Louis Gates introduces trail-blazing journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to their ancestors.

  • Original3/28/2023
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Out of the Past

Henry Louis Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley.

  • Original4/4/2023
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Born to Sing

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara.

  • Original1/2/2024
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Forever Young

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets Valerie Bertinelli & Brendan Fraser who learn their roots.

  • Original1/9/2024
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Fathers and Sons

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces LeVar Burton & Wes Studi to families they’ve never known.

  • Original1/16/2024
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Buried Secrets

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Sammy Hagar & Ed O’Neill discover deep family secrets.

  • Original1/23/2024
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Hold the Laughter

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk & Iliza Shlesinger.

  • Original1/30/2024
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Far and Away

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams.

  • Original2/6/2024
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The Brick Wall Falls

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.

  • Original2/13/2024
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Mean Streets

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos.

  • Original2/20/2024
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In The Blood

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas and Lena Dunham.

  • Original4/2/2024
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Viewers Like You

After a nationwide search, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves deep mysteries for three everyday Americans.

  • Original4/9/2024
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Larger Than Life

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. connects Lea Salonga & Amanda Seyfried to their dramatic ancestors.

  • Original1/7/2025
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La Famiglia

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli.

  • Original1/14/2025
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Stranger Than Fiction

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.

  • Original1/21/2025
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Dreamers One and All

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen.

  • Original1/28/2025
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Family Recipes

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of notable chefs José Andrés & Sean Sherman.

  • Original2/4/2025
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Latin Roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales.

  • Original2/11/2025
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The Ties That Bind

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of married actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.

  • Original2/18/2025
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The Butterfly Effect

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of actors Debra Messing & Melanie Lynskey.

  • Original2/25/2025
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Moving On Up

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Sheryl Lee Ralph & historian Lonnie Bunch.

  • Original4/1/2025
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Finding My Roots

Family mysteries are solved for actor Laurence Fishburne & scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

  • Original4/8/2025
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American Dreams Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors America Ferrera and Darren Criss uncover their immigrant roots—telling powerful stories that span the globe.
  • Original1/6/2026
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Great Migrations Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces rapper Wiz Khalifa and actor Sanaa Lathan to ancestors who left the American South, boldly breaking racial barriers.
  • Original1/13/2026
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Caribbean Roots Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Caribbean roots of actors Liza Colón-Zayas and Delroy Lindo—meeting ancestors who took enormous risks.
  • Original1/20/2026
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The Road We Took Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actor Lizzy Caplan and comedian Hasan Minhaj to ancestors whose brave decisions forever reshaped their families.
  • Original1/27/2026
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Love & Basketball Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of basketball stars Brittney Griner and Chris Paul—uncovering ancestors who had extraordinary talents.
  • Original2/3/2026
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Westward Bound Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts from the American west to surprising places back east.
  • Original2/10/2026
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Family Harmonies Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of musicians Lizzo and Flea—traveling across the globe to find stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.
  • Original2/17/2026
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Artistic Roots Henry Louis Gates, Jr., maps the roots of director Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth, meeting ancestors whose creativity built their families.
  • Original2/24/2026
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Song of the South Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of Danielle Deadwyler and Rhiannon Giddens, uncovering stories their ancestors once hid.
  • Airdate Tuesday, April 7, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Rags to Riches Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller, meeting ancestors who made huge sacrifices to escape poverty.
  • Airdate Tuesday, April 14, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Original4/14/2026
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