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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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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Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
S7 E4 - 1m 14s
Tony Shalhoub discovers Anti-immigrant sentiments from a 1989 article and reflects how little has changed since then.
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The Shirts on Their Backs Preview
S7 E4 - 34s
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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Christopher Meloni’s Journey to Find a Hollywood Agent
S7 E4 - 1m 18s
Christopher Meloni talks about how he had a lot to learn about acting when he first entered the industry.
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DNA Cousin with Tina Fey
S7 E4 - 36s
Tony Shalhoub learns that he is distantly related to Tina Fey.
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DNA Cousin with Nancy Pelosi
S7 E4 - 41s
Christopher Meloni learns that he is distantly related to Nancy Pelosi.
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How Tony Shalhoub’s Family Contributed to His Success
S7 E4 - 54s
Tony Shalhoub talks about how his family supported his career choice and how without them, the stress would have consumed him.
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Only in America
S7 E4 - 2m 39s
Christopher Meloni learns that his great-grandfather was orphaned and left to take care of himself at the age of twelve.
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DNA Cousins with Derek Jeter
S7 E3 - 54s
Jim Gaffigan learns that he is related to the baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter.
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How the Catholic Church Impacted Jane Lynch’s Acting Career
S7 E3 - 48s
Jane Lynch opens up about how her family attended Irish Catholic Church every Sunday to socialize.
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No Irish Need Apply Preview
S7 E3 - 33s
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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Origins of Gaffigan
S7 E3 - 1m 35s
Jim Gaffigan discovers that when his ancestors immigrated to the U.S., they changed their last name from Gavahan to Gaffigan.
Schedule
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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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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
Saturday
May 4
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
Saturday
May 4
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
Sunday
May 5
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
Sunday
May 5
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
Sunday
May 5
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
Monday
May 6
1 Hour
Actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi, two men who grew up without their fathers, explore their family histories.
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