Anchormen
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.
Episodes
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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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Edward Norton's Great-Great-Grandfather Was Murdered
S9 E1 - 4m 3s
Edward Norton came to Finding Your Roots already equipped with more genealogical knowledge about his family than perhaps any guest in the history of the show. But we still managed to find a few shocking family stories that the actor was unaware of, including how his great-great-grandfather, Frank Baals had died.
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Hidden Kin Preview
S9 E1 - 33s
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.
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Season 9 Official Preview
S9 - 31s
A new season of Finding Your Roots premieres January 3, 2023 8/7c! Tune in for all-new episodes as renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides influential guests into their roots, uncovering deep secrets, hidden identities and lost ancestors.
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Season 9 Inside Look
S9 - 1m
The countdown to a new season of Finding Your Roots is on! Season 9 features 21 incredible new guests with compelling stories of their ancestors. You will not want to miss an episode!
Tune into PBS on January 3rd at 8/7c.
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Extended Trailer
S9 - 3m 13s
Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides twenty-one influential guests deep into the branches of their family trees, revealing surprising stories of forgotten ancestors that transcend borders, illuminating an American root system fortified by its diversity.
Schedule
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Finding Your Roots
Hidden Kin
Saturday
Apr 1
1 Hour
Actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts discover their hidden connections to history. -
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Finding Your Roots
Hidden Kin
Sunday
Apr 2
1 Hour
Actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts discover their hidden connections to history. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchormen
Sunday
Apr 2
1 Hour
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones learn about their ancestors. -
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Finding Your Roots
Hidden Kin
Monday
Apr 3
1 Hour
Actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts discover their hidden connections to history. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchormen
Monday
Apr 3
1 Hour
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones learn about their ancestors. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchormen
Monday
Apr 3
1 Hour
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones learn about their ancestors. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Tuesday
Apr 4
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Tuesday
Apr 4
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Wednesday
Apr 5
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Wednesday
Apr 5
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Salem's Lot
Saturday
Apr 8
1 Hour
Exploring primal scenes from America's past with actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels. -
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Finding Your Roots
Salem's Lot
Sunday
Apr 9
1 Hour
Exploring primal scenes from America's past with actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels. -
Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Sunday
Apr 9
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Sunday
Apr 9
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Salem's Lot
Monday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Exploring primal scenes from America's past with actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Monday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Monday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Tuesday
Apr 11
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Country Roots
Tuesday
Apr 11
1 Hour
The diverse backgrounds of country musicians Clint Black and Rosanne Cash. -
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Finding Your Roots
Country Roots
Tuesday
Apr 11
1 Hour
The diverse backgrounds of country musicians Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.
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