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Finding Your Roots
The Eye of the Beholder
Since the premiere of his groundbreaking series, African American Lives, in 2006 through the first five seasons of Finding Your Roots, noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has unearthed the family histories of influential people helping shape our national identity.
TV Schedule
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On Broadway
April 27, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines the family histories of Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin....
The New World
April 13, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of John Lithgow and Maria Hinojosa.
Country Roots
February 23, 2021
Henry Louis Gates Jr. uncovers the diverse backgrounds of Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.
Write My Name in the Book of Life
February 16, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons.
The Shirts on Their Backs
February 9, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher...
No Irish Need Apply
February 2, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan.
Against All Odds
January 26, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages that claim Andy Cohen and Nina Totenberg.
To the Manor Born
January 19, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages that claim Glenn Close and John Waters.
More Episodes
Flight
November 17, 2020
Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyongo, and Lidia Bastianich discover surprising roots.
Fashion's Roots
October 13, 2020
Diane Von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez, and RuPaul Charles discover surprising roots.
Criminal Kind
February 25, 2020
Laura Linney, Lisa Ling, and Soledad OBrien discover surprising roots.
Italian Roots
February 18, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei, and John Turturro meet ancestors who made immense sacrifices.
Slave Trade
February 11, 2020
Ava DuVernay, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Questlove discover unexpected family histories.
Science Pioneers
February 4, 2020
Francis Collins, Shirley Ann Jackson, and Harold E. Varmus learn their family histories.
Secrets & Lies
January 28, 2020
Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado, and Amy Ryan unearth surprising family histories.
Beyond the Pale
January 21, 2020
Jeff Goldblum, Terry Gross, and Marc Maron uncover unknown family histories.
Homecomings
January 7, 2020
Sterling K. Brown, Jon Batiste, and Shasheer Zamata learn their family histories.
Off the Farm
October 15, 2019
Dr. Gates helps Melissa McCarthy and Eric Stonestreet answer family mysteries.
Hollywood Royalty
October 8, 2019
Anjelica Huston, Mia Farrow, and Isabella Rosselini learn their family histories.
All in the Family
April 9, 2019
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the stories of Ty Burrell and Joe Madison.
The Eye of the Beholder
April 2, 2019
Marina Abramovi, Alejandro G. Irritu and Kehinde Wiley learn their family histories.
Hard Times
February 26, 2019
Dr. Gates explores the stories of Laura Linney, Michael Moore and Chlo Sevigny.
No Laughing Matter
February 19, 2019
Dr. Gates reveals the histories of comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman.
Roots in Politics
February 12, 2019
The family histories of politicians Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan.
Freedom Tales
February 5, 2019
Dr Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson and Michael Strahan.
Clips and Previews
Laughing on the Inside | Preview
May 4, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family history of Roy Wood, Jr. and Lewis Black.
On Broadway | Preview
April 27, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines the family histories of Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin....
Anchored to the Past | Preview
April 20, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages of Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon.
The New World | Preview
April 13, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of John Lithgow and Maria Hinojosa.
Country Roots Preview
February 23, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the backgrounds of musicians Clint Black and Rosanne Cash....
Write My Name in the Book of Life Preview
February 16, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons.
The Shirts on Their Backs Preview
February 9, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the roots of Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni.
No Irish Need Apply | Preview
February 2, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan.
Against All Odds | Preview
January 26, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces Andy Cohen and Nina Totenberg.
Season 7 Inside Look
January 19, 2021
The new season premieres Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS.
Season 7 Official Preview
January 19, 2021
A new season of Finding Your Roots premieres on January 19 at 8/7c!
To the Manor Born Preview
January 19, 2021
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages that claim Glenn Close and John Waters.
Season 7 Official Preview
January 19, 2021
A new season of Finding Your Roots premieres on January 19 at 8/7c!
Coming to America | Preview
January 12, 2021
Nancy Pelosi, Norah ODonnell, and Zac Posen discover surprising roots.
Breaking Silences Preview
January 5, 2021
Gayle King, Jordan Peele, and Issa Rae discover surprising roots.
Flight Preview
November 17, 2020
Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyongo, and Lidia Bastianich discover surprising roots.
War Stories Preview
November 10, 2020
Julianne Moore, Bill Hader, and Kehinde Wiley discover surprising roots.
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