Jon Batiste Ancestor Seen As "Property"
Dr. Gate reveals a document in which Jon Batiste's third great-grandfather, at age 3, is listed on a ledger as being someone’s "property."
Sterling K. Brown Learns About His Grandmother's Death
Sterling K. Brown learns that his father, who passed away when Sterling was only 10 years old, also lost a parent at a very young age.
Sterling K. Brown Recalls Last Moment He Saw His Dad Alive
Sterling K. Brown emotionally recalls seeing his Dad for the last time before his death.
Jon Batiste's Grandmother Moves to Oregon
Dr. Gates reveals a fascinating, yet little known aspect of the Africa American experience, that led to Jon Batiste's grandmother moving across the country
Season 6 Is Back!
Season 6 is back at 8/7c on Tuesday, January 7th with more fascinating guests, including Sterling K. Brown, Jordan Peele, Nancy Pelosi, Queen Latifah, Jon Batiste, Jeff Goldblum, Terry Gross, and more!
Eric’s Kansas Roots
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals the first member of Eric's family to come to Kansas.
Family Work Ethic
Eric talks about getting his work ethic from his dad and grandfather and the connection between the two.
A Great-Great-Grandfather's Scandal
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals Melissa's great-great-grandfather's scandal.
Melissa's Great-Grandfather
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. talks through Melissa's Great-grandfather's death and how it affected the family's knowledge of his life.
Keeping Family Close
Melissa talks about keeping her family close and how it must come from her genetics after discovering how her past family interacted.
Off the Farm Preview
Two comic actors who grew up on farms in America’s heartland--the descendants of generations of people who worked the land--retrace the journeys of their ancestors to see what they share with the men and women who literally laid the groundwork for their success.
Isabella's Surprise Celebrity Cousin
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. Reveals Isabella's surprise celebrity cousin.
Hollywood Royalty Preview
Three actors born into Hollywood royalty discover branches of their family trees that have been hidden from the public eye—and meet a cast of characters every bit as dramatic as the people they themselves have played on camera.
Mia's Grandparents
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals Mia's grandmother being institutionalized, and how her grandfather was seen as a villain for admitting her.
Anjelica's 5th Great Grandfather
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals that Anjelica's 5th Great Grandfather freed his slaves in his last will and testament.
Season 6 Preview
Season six of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. premieres at 8/7c on Tuesday, October 8th!
All in the Family | Preview
The family stories of actor Ty Burrell, and radio host Joe Madison. Also a look at how a summer camp for children is using genetic genealogy to help young people better understand their burgeoning identities.
The Eye of the Beholder | Preview
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares the family histories of director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, iconoclastic performance artist Marina Abramović and painter Kehinde Wiley. These visionary artists find their identities challenged—and affirmed.
Hard Times | Preview
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family stories of filmmaker Michael Moore and actors Laura Linney and Chloë Sevigny—three people whose distant ancestors overcame great hardships in ways that resonate with their lives today.
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