Finding Your Roots

Out of the Past

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.

Episodes

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

Out of the Past Preview

S9 E10 - 32s

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.
Anchormen Preview

S9 E9 - 32s

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.
And Still I Rise Preview

S9 E8 - 32s

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.
Angela Davis' Great-Grandfather Took a Slaveowner to Court

S9 E8 - 5m 42s

Angela Davis' great-grandfather, Isom, not only marks her family's transition from slavery to freedom, he's also at the center of a fascinating story involving the Freedmen's Bureau.
I'm Gonna Cry Aren't I?: Richard Kind's Holocaust Connection

S9 E8 - 5m 34s

Actor Richard Kind had always considered himself fortunate that he didn't have relatives who were in the Holocaust. But in this clip, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals that the actor had a number of ancestors who were killed in the Holocaust, and one who survived.
Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk

S9 E8 - 7m 14s

"If you know your legacy, you know your history, you will find many interesting things." -- Jeh Johnson remarking on the long line of accomplished ancestors on the maternal and paternal sides of his family.
Why Did David Duchovny's Family Come to America Then Leave?

S9 E7 - 7m 19s

David Duchovny and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. trace the story of David's family journey to New York, the separation, reunion and tragic circumstances that later led to his great-grandfather relocating to Israel.
I'm Gonna Cry Aren't I?:Richard Kind's Holocaust Connection

S9 E7 - 5m 34s

Actor Richard Kind had always considered himself fortunate that he didn't have relatives who were in the Holocaust. But in this clip, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals that the actor had a number of ancestors who were killed in the Holocaust, and one who survived.
Chosen Preview

S9 E7 - 32s

Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to the United States. Telling stories of triumph and tragedy, Gates reveals how his guest’s ancestors tested the limits of luck and familial love as they battled to escape oppression and build a better life for future generations.
Joe Manganiello's Great-Grandmother Escaped Genocide

S9 E6 - 4m 27s

Joe Manganiello says his maternal great-grandmother, Terviz “Rose” Darakijan, survived the Armenian Genocide, during which over 1 million ethnic Armenians were murdered by the Ottoman state. Darakijan survived, but her entire family — her husband and seven out of eight children — were slaughtered by Turkish soldiers in 1915.
Family: Lost and Found Preview

S9 E6 - 32s

Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez— uncovering close relatives whose names they’ve never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.
Tony Gonzalez' Ancestors' Incredible Reunion After Slavery

S9 E6 - 6m 20s

Tony Gonzalez and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discover a story of family separation during slavery and a remarkable reunion. Gonzalez, is widely considered the greatest tight end in NFL history, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.

Schedule

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Finding Your Roots

Hidden in the Genes

Tuesday
Jun 13

8:00 pm

1 Hour

Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels research their family histories.
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Finding Your Roots

Hidden in the Genes

Wednesday
Jun 14

2:00 am

1 Hour

Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels research their family histories.
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Finding Your Roots

Rising From the Ashes

Saturday
Jun 17

12:00 am

1 Hour

Actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis explore their family trees for the first time.
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Finding Your Roots

Family: Lost and Found

Saturday
Jun 17

1:00 am

1 Hour

Joe Manganiello and Tony Gonzalez uncover close relatives whose names they never knew before.
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Finding Your Roots

Chosen

Saturday
Jun 17

2:00 am

1 Hour

Actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the U.S.
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Finding Your Roots

And Still I Rise

Saturday
Jun 17

3:00 am

1 Hour

The family trees of activist Angela Y. Davis and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson.
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Finding Your Roots

Anchormen

Saturday
Jun 17

4:00 am

1 Hour

Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones learn about their ancestors.
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Finding Your Roots

Out of the Past

Saturday
Jun 17

5:00 am

1 Hour

Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots.
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Finding Your Roots

Hidden in the Genes

Sunday
Jun 18

9:00 pm

1 Hour

Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels research their family histories.
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Finding Your Roots

Hidden in the Genes

Monday
Jun 19

1:00 am

1 Hour

Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels research their family histories.
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Finding Your Roots

Hidden in the Genes

Monday
Jun 19

9:00 am

1 Hour

Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels research their family histories.

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