Finding Your Roots

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.

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

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

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

Sunny Hostin and Jesse Williams discover ancestors from very diverse places.

Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger—two very funny people whose family trees brim with drama

Sammy Hagar and Ed O’Neill discover the dramatic stories hidden within their own roots.

LeVar Burton & Wes Studi grew up fatherless, haunted by questions about their family trees

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. unearths the hidden roots of Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser.

Explore the roots of Alanis Morissette and Ciara and their hidden connections to history.

FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for its 10th season on PBS