Episodes
Family: Lost and Found
S9 Ep6 |Joe Manganiello and Tony Gonzalez discover close relatives whose names they’ve never heard
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Rising From the Ashes
S9 Ep5 |Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis. - Image
Far from Home
S9 Ep4 |Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors - Image
Secret Lives
S9 Ep3 |Comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash discover scandals hidden within their roots. - Image
Salem's Lot
S9 Ep2 |Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey into their roots. - Image
Hidden Kin
S9 Ep1 |We explore Edward Norton and Julia Roberts' roots, revealing their hidden connections. - Image
Where Did We Come From?
S8 Ep10 |Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and André Leon Talley trace their ancestral roots. - Image
Watchmen
S8 Ep9 |Regina King and Damon Lindelof discover that they have more in common than meets the eye. - Image
Songs of the Past
S8 Ep8 |Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane meet a cast of inspiring ancestors.
Specials
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Finding Your Own Roots: 8 Tips for Creating Your Family Tree
Tips from the Finding Your Roots research team to assist in your own genealogy research!
About Finding Your Roots
For more than a decade, renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has helped to expand America’s sense of itself, stimulating a national conversation about identity with humor, wisdom, and compassion. Professor Gates has explored the ancestry of dozens of influential people from diverse backgrounds, taking millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.
Extras
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Family: Lost and Found Preview
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Rising From the Ashes Preview
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Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion
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Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors' Journey to the U.S.
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Far From Home Preview
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Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled
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Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves
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Secret Lives Preview
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Jeff Daniels Ancestors Testified in the Salem Witch Trials
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Salem's Lot Preview
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Edward Norton's Great-Great-Grandfather Was Murdered
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Hidden Kin Preview