Episodes
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Laughing on the Inside
S7 E10 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. provides comedians Lewis Black and Roy Wood, Jr. with accounts of hardship in their family trees which may have led them to each find humor in adversity.
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On Broadway
S7 E9 - 52m 11s
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
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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Country Roots Preview
S7 E6 - 34s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.
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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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Clint Black Learns the Truth About His Great-Grandfather
S7 E6 - 50s
Clint Black learns the truth behind his great-grandfather's immigration to the United States from Italy.
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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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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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DNA cousins with Angela Bassett
S7 E6 - 55s
Rosanne Cash learns that she shares an identical stretch of DNA with Angela Bassett.
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DNA Cousins with Kevin Bacon
S7 E5 - 59s
Kasi Lemmons discovers she has a shared identical stretch of DNA with actor Kevin Bacon.
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Dark Origins of A Surname
S7 E5 - 1m 1s
Pharrell Williams discovers that his surname was given to his ancestors by their slave owners.
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Write My Name in the Book of Life Preview
S7 E5 - 34s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons uncover extraordinary rare first-person accounts of their enslaved ancestors.
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What Art Is About
S7 E5 - 56s
Kasi Lemmons discusses how she does not feel beholden to censorship when it comes to the Black experience and is interested in showing humanity's gray areas.
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How Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” Impacted His Outlook on Music
S7 E5 - 47s
Pharrell Williams opens up about how, with the right messaging, people can communicate beyond language with the human soul.
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Kasi Lemmons Is Moved to Learn About Her African Ancestors
S7 E5 - 2m 9s
Kasi Lemmons discovers that her third great grandfather was transported to the United States from Africa in the early 1800s.
Schedule
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Finding Your Roots
Born to Sing
Tuesday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Singers Ciara and Alanis Morissette examine their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Tuesday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Tuesday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Wednesday
Apr 24
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Wednesday
Apr 24
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Wednesday
Apr 24
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Wednesday
Apr 24
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Saturday
Apr 27
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Sunday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Sunday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Sunday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Monday
Apr 29
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Monday
Apr 29
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Monday
Apr 29
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Tuesday
Apr 30
1 Hour
Actors Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Fathers and Sons
Tuesday
Apr 30
1 Hour
Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Fathers and Sons
Tuesday
Apr 30
1 Hour
Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Fathers and Sons
Wednesday
May 1
1 Hour
Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Fathers and Sons
Wednesday
May 1
1 Hour
Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, explore their family histories. -
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Finding Your Roots
Fathers and Sons
Wednesday
May 1
1 Hour
Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, explore their family histories.
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