Anchored to the Past
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines how journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon were able to overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who met profound challenges of their own.
Episodes
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Anchored to the Past
S7 E8 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines how journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon were able to overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who met profound challenges of their own.
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The New World
S7 E7 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa who thrived in North America long before the birth of the United States.
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Country Roots
S7 E6 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.
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Write My Name in the Book of Life
S7 E5 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinary rare first-person accounts of their enslaved.
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The Shirts on their Backs
S7 E4 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.
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No Irish Need Apply
S7 E3 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, revealing the Irish American experience through their families.
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Against All Odds
S7 E2 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces media personality Andy Cohen and radio journalist Nina Totenberg to ancestors who were determined to survive.
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To the Manor Born
S7 E1 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the privileged lineages that claim actor Glenn Close and director John Waters as descendants, introducing ancestors who are as bold and independent as they are.
Extras + Features
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On Broadway
S7 E9 - 30s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family histories of Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin, discovering ancestors whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success.
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Anchored to the Past Preview
S7 E8 - 30s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines how journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon were able to overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who met profound challenges of their own.
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Fleeing from the Dominican Republic
S7 E7 - 1m 54s
John Lithgow discovers that his great great grandfather was on the front line of the war against Spanish troops.
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Cousin Reveal
S7 E7 - 1m 1s
John Lithgow discovers he is DNA cousins with actor Clint Eastwood on this week’s episode of Finding Your Roots.
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The New World Preview
S7 E7 - 30s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa who thrived in North America long before the birth of the United States.
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Maria’s 11th Great-Grandfather
S7 E7 - 2m 23s
Maria Hinojosa learns that her 11th great-grandfather was listed as the founder of Monterey, Mexico.
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Skips Cousin Reveal
S7 E7 - 55s
Henry Louis Gates Jr. reveals that he and John Lithgow are DNA cousins.
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William Bradford Going to Jail
S7 E7 - 1m 28s
John Lithgow discovers that his Puritan great-grandfather was arrested at 17-years old for his religious beliefs.
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A Surprise in DNA
S7 E6 - 1m 14s
Clint Black learns that he is 1% Sub-Saharan African, equivalent to a fourth or fifth great grandparent of full Black African ancestry.
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Johnny Cash was an Amateur Genealogist
S7 E6 - 1m 12s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. learns that Johnny Cash was an amateur genealogist, and as a result, Rosanne had a bit of knowledge about her ancestral background.
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African American Ancestry
S7 E6 - 1m 27s
Rosanne Cash learns she has African American ancestry on both sides of her family tree.
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DNA cousins with Angela Bassett
S7 E6 - 55s
Rosanne Cash learns that she shares an identical stretch of DNA with Angela Bassett.
Schedule
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Finding Your Roots
Anchored to the Past
Wednesday
Apr 21
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1 Hour
Journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who also met challenges. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchored to the Past
Wednesday
Apr 21
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1 Hour
Journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who also met challenges. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchored to the Past
Sunday
Apr 25
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1 Hour
Journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who also met challenges. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchored to the Past
Monday
Apr 26
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1 Hour
Journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who also met challenges. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchored to the Past
Monday
Apr 26
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1 Hour
Journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who also met challenges. -
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Finding Your Roots
On Broadway
Tuesday
Apr 27
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1 Hour
Broadway veterans Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin investigate their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
On Broadway
Tuesday
Apr 27
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1 Hour
Broadway veterans Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin investigate their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
On Broadway
Wednesday
Apr 28
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1 Hour
Broadway veterans Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin investigate their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
On Broadway
Wednesday
Apr 28
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1 Hour
Broadway veterans Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin investigate their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchored to the Past
Wednesday
Apr 28
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1 Hour
Journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who also met challenges. -
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Finding Your Roots
On Broadway
Thursday
Apr 29
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1 Hour
Broadway veterans Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin investigate their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchored to the Past
Thursday
Apr 29
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1 Hour
Journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who also met challenges. -
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Finding Your Roots
On Broadway
Sunday
May 2
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1 Hour
Broadway veterans Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin investigate their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
On Broadway
Monday
May 3
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1 Hour
Broadway veterans Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin investigate their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
On Broadway
Monday
May 3
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1 Hour
Broadway veterans Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin investigate their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Laughing on the Inside
Tuesday
May 4
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1 Hour
Comics Lewis Black and Roy Wood Jr. learn about the hardships in their family trees which may have attributed to their ability to find humor in adversity. -
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Finding Your Roots
Laughing on the Inside
Tuesday
May 4
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1 Hour
Comics Lewis Black and Roy Wood Jr. learn about the hardships in their family trees which may have attributed to their ability to find humor in adversity. -
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Finding Your Roots
Laughing on the Inside
Wednesday
May 5
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1 Hour
Comics Lewis Black and Roy Wood Jr. learn about the hardships in their family trees which may have attributed to their ability to find humor in adversity. -
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Finding Your Roots
Laughing on the Inside
Wednesday
May 5
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1 Hour
Comics Lewis Black and Roy Wood Jr. learn about the hardships in their family trees which may have attributed to their ability to find humor in adversity.
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