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Fathers and Sons Preview
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Episode Ten Preview: Maps of Stars
Learn how tragic death shaped families of Hollywood legends Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow.
Learn how tragic death shaped families of Hollywood legends Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow.
The Shirts on Their Backs Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the roots of Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the roots of Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni.
Extended Trailer
Finding Your Roots has something special planned for its 10th season
Finding Your Roots has something special planned for its 10th season
The Long Way Home: Julianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies learns about the origins of her last name on Finding Your Roots.
Julianna Margulies learns about the origins of her last name on Finding Your Roots.
Season 10 Inside Look
FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for its 10th season on PBS
FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for its 10th season on PBS
Out of the Past Preview
Henry Louis Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley.
Henry Louis Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley.
Brendan Fraser's Austrian Ancestry Revealed
Brendan learns that his great-grandfather, Herman Drobesch, was Austrian, not German.
Brendan learns that his great-grandfather, Herman Drobesch, was Austrian, not German.
Sammy Hagar Discovers His True Biological Surname
Sammy Hagar's DNA test results show he doesn't genetically belong to the Hagar lineage.
Sammy Hagar's DNA test results show he doesn't genetically belong to the Hagar lineage.
Journey From Brazil to Becoming a Baker
Valerie Bertinelli explores the hardships and challenge her ancestors faced.
Valerie Bertinelli explores the hardships and challenge her ancestors faced.
Alanis Morissette's Daredevil Ancestors Memorialized in Song
Alanis Morissette's ancestor attempted to ride a boat over a waterfall in Ontario.
Alanis Morissette's ancestor attempted to ride a boat over a waterfall in Ontario.
Mean Streets Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.
Forever Young Preview
Valerie Bertinelli & Brendan Fraser discover ancestors who paved the way for their success
Valerie Bertinelli & Brendan Fraser discover ancestors who paved the way for their success
Fathers and Sons Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces LeVar Burton & Wes Studi to families they’ve never known
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces LeVar Burton & Wes Studi to families they’ve never known
Born to Sing Preview
Henry Louis Gates , Jr. explores history & music with singers Alanis Morissette & Ciara.
Henry Louis Gates , Jr. explores history & music with singers Alanis Morissette & Ciara.
The Brick Wall Falls Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.
Buried Secrets Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Sammy Hagar & Ed O’Neill discover deep family secrets.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Sammy Hagar & Ed O’Neill discover deep family secrets.
Far and Away Preview
Henry Louis Gates explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin & actor Jesse Williams.
Henry Louis Gates explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin & actor Jesse Williams.
Hold the Laughter Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk & Iliza Shlesinger
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk & Iliza Shlesinger
Jesse Williams Discovers the Story of An Enslaved Ancestor
Jesse learns about his ancestor, July Hadley's life as an enslaved individual.
Jesse learns about his ancestor, July Hadley's life as an enslaved individual.
Anthony Ramos' Ancestor was Enslaved by Conquistadors
Anthony Ramos learns about his 15th great-grandfather's fate at the hand of a conquistador
Anthony Ramos learns about his 15th great-grandfather's fate at the hand of a conquistador
Tracy Morgan Discovers a Pre-Civil War Freed Ancestor
Tracy Morgan's third great-grandfather lived as a free man prior to The Civil War.
Tracy Morgan's third great-grandfather lived as a free man prior to The Civil War.
Danielle Brooks Learns the Dollar Value of Her Ancestors
Danielle Brooks learns the dollar value of her enslaved fifth great-grandparents.
Danielle Brooks learns the dollar value of her enslaved fifth great-grandparents.
Sunny Hostin Learns About Her Grandmother's Missing Father
A 1940 census, reveals that Sonny Hostin's grandmother's father was absent from her home
A 1940 census, reveals that Sonny Hostin's grandmother's father was absent from her home
Jesse Williams Learns About His Swedish Great Grandmother
Jesse learns about his great grandmother on mother’s side from Sweden, who was a singer.
Jesse learns about his great grandmother on mother’s side from Sweden, who was a singer.
Tracy Morgan Discovers His Jewish Great-Great Grandfather
Tracy's family history unfolds with surprising revelations about his great-grandparents.
Tracy's family history unfolds with surprising revelations about his great-grandparents.
Anthony Ramos Traces Roots Back to Ninth Great-Grandparents
Anthony Ramos traces his father's mother's roots back to his ninth great grandparents.
Anthony Ramos traces his father's mother's roots back to his ninth great grandparents.
Dionne Warwick Reflects on the Ugly Legacy Slavery
Dionne Warwick reacts powerfully to seeing her ancestor listed in an 1870 slave schedule.
Dionne Warwick reacts powerfully to seeing her ancestor listed in an 1870 slave schedule.
Sammy Hagar Tears Up Over His Mother's Hard Life
Reflecting on his mother's difficult upbringing moves Sammy Hagar to tears.
Reflecting on his mother's difficult upbringing moves Sammy Hagar to tears.
Dionne Warwick Explores the Roots of Her Singing Grandfather
Dionne Warwick explores her family history, focusing on her maternal grandfather.
Dionne Warwick explores her family history, focusing on her maternal grandfather.
Ed O'Neill Learns About His Immigrant Ancestor's Harsh Start
Ed O'Neill's maternal ancestors migrated from Ireland escape the Great Potato Famine.
Ed O'Neill's maternal ancestors migrated from Ireland escape the Great Potato Famine.
Bob Odenkirk Learns The He is Descended from Royalty
Bob Odenkirk discovers that his sixth great-grandfather was the Duke of Plune.
Bob Odenkirk discovers that his sixth great-grandfather was the Duke of Plune.
Sunny Hostin Explores Her Puerto Rican Roots
Sunny Hostin's traces her lineage back three generations to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Sunny Hostin's traces her lineage back three generations to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Iliza Schlesinger Discovers Her Connection to the Holocaust
Iliza reacts emotionally to discovering her family's history is tied to the Holocaust.
Iliza reacts emotionally to discovering her family's history is tied to the Holocaust.
Iliza Schlesinger's Comedic DNA Cousin is Revealed
Iliza Schlesinger is shocked to learn that her DNA cousin is a fellow famous comedian.
Iliza Schlesinger is shocked to learn that her DNA cousin is a fellow famous comedian.
In the Blood Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas & Lena Dunham.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas & Lena Dunham.
Lena Dunham's Ancestors' Heartbreaking Story of Survival
Lena Dunham's journey to uncover her family's past reveals a connection to the Holocaust.
Lena Dunham's journey to uncover her family's past reveals a connection to the Holocaust.
Michael Douglas Unravels His Family's Secret Past
Join Michael Douglas on a riveting quest into his family's hidden history
Join Michael Douglas on a riveting quest into his family's hidden history
Lena Dunham Uncovers Her Ancestor's Complex Legacy
Lena Dunham confronts the more troubling aspects of her ancestor's legacy.
Lena Dunham confronts the more troubling aspects of her ancestor's legacy.
