Out of the Past
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley, traveling back generations to recount significant events in history—from the American Revolution to the journey of the Mayflower—in a deeply personal way.
Episodes
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Out of the Past
S9 E10 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley, traveling back generations to recount significant events in history—from the American Revolution to the journey of the Mayflower—in a deeply personal way.
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Anchormen
S9 E9 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces trail-blazing journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to the ancestors who blazed a trail for them, meeting runaway slaves and immigrant settlers who took enormous chances so that their descendants might thrive.
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And Still I Rise
S9 E8 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson, using DNA and long-lost records to redefine notions of the black experience—and challenge preconceptions of America’s past.
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Chosen
S9 E7 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States—telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest’s success.
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Family: Lost and Found
S9 E6 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve haunting family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez. Sifting through stories of the Armenian Genocide, the rise of Nazi Germany, the Jim Crow South, slavery, and the American Revolution, Gates unravels deep secrets and uncovers lost ancestors--compelling each of his guests to rethink their own identities.
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Rising From the Ashes
S9 E5 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis—two people who overcame traumatic childhoods, revealing that they aren’t the first in their families to face enormous odds. From workhouses in Scotland to slave plantations in South Carolina, long-lost records reveal the stories of ancestors who laid the groundwork for Brian and Viola’s success by fighting so hard to survive.
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Far from Home
S9 E4 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.
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Secret Lives
S9 E3 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash decode scandals hidden within their roots, exposing secrets that their ancestors concealed and celebrating the virtue of accepting one’s relatives—whoever they may be.
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Salem's Lot
S9 E2 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey into their roots, uncovering primal scenes from our nation’s past. Weaving together stories of soldiers, settlers, immigrants and entrepreneurs, Gates travels from World War I battlefields to Civil War prison camps to America’s most infamous witch hunt—offering his guests insight into what made them who they are today.
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Hidden Kin
S9 E1 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates explores the remarkable roots of actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts—using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel generations into the past, tracing lineages that run from Northern Europe to the American South. Along the way, Norton and Roberts reimagine their family stories and discover their hidden connections to our nation’s history—and each other.
Extras + Features
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Born to Sing Preview
S10 E1 - 32s
Henry Louis Gates , Jr. explores the roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara — using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to trace lineages that run from shtetls in Eastern Europe to Jazz Age Harlem. Along the way, Alanis and Ciara reimagine their families and meet the people who laid the groundwork for their success — including one ancestor who was at the center of a song.
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Season 10 Inside Look
S10 - 30s
In addition to exploring the family mysteries of three members of the viewing public, chosen for the series following a casting call, Season 10 of "Finding Your Roots" dives into the ancestral backgrounds and stories of Valerie Bertinelli, Danielle Brooks, LeVar Burton, Ciara, Michael Douglas, Lena Dunham, Brendan Fraser, Sammy Hagar, Sunny Hostin, Tracy Morgan, Alanis Morissette and more.
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Extended Trailer
S10 - 3m 15s
Check out the incredible guests who will be joining Henry Louis Gates, Jr. this season to uncover their roots. And for the first time in our show’s 10 season history, three *viewers like you* will be featured on the show. This season is remarkable in many ways, and we will see you in January, only on PBS!
Schedule
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Tuesday
Jan 2
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Tuesday
Jan 2
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Wednesday
Jan 3
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Wednesday
Jan 3
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Wednesday
Jan 3
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Wednesday
Jan 3
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Saturday
Jan 6
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Sunday
Jan 7
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Sunday
Jan 7
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Sunday
Jan 7
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Monday
Jan 8
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Monday
Jan 8
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Monday
Jan 8
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Tuesday
Jan 9
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Tuesday
Jan 9
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Wednesday
Jan 10
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Wednesday
Jan 10
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Wednesday
Jan 10
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Wednesday
Jan 10
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Wednesday
Jan 10
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories.
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