Glenn Close’s Relative Was Disowned by the Quakers
Henry Louis Gates Jr. informs Glenn Close that the Quakers disowned her ancestor in 1843.
The Howdy Doody Show Inspired John Waters
John Waters discusses how, when he was a child, he attended a Howdy Doody show and, at that moment, knew he wanted a career in entertainment.
To the Manor Born Preview
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.
Season 7 Official Preview
A new season of Finding Your Roots premieres on January 19 at 8/7c! Tune in for all-new episodes as Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores fascinating ancestries and family mysteries for an array of notable guests.
Season 7 Inside Look
Today’s most compelling personalities discover the surprising stories buried within their own families. Meet 20 fascinating new guests who are game-changers in their fields, with family histories that illustrate the power and diversity of the human experience. The new season premieres Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings).
Family Fortune
John Waters discovers his great-great-grandmother sued his great-grandmother for their fortune.
Grandmothers Great Spirit
Glenn Close remembers meeting a woman who had known her grandmother and being told, "she knew how to enter a room."
Catholic Divorce Scandal
John Waters discusses how his Catholic grandmother's divorce was seen as a scandal.
Taking a Chance on America
Nancy Pelosi learns more about her Grandfathers experience as an immigrant moving to the United States.
Political Roots
Nancy Pelosi discusses how her family made history by being the first Italian American to be elected to be the Mayor of Baltimore.
Grandpa's Journey to Bring Kids to the U.S.
Zac Posen learns that his Great Great Grandpa crossed the Atlantic repeatedly over five years to bring each of his kids to the United States.
G.G. Grandfather’s U.S. Citizenship
Zac Posen finds out his Great Great Grandfather left Russia to become a citizen of the United States.
The Posen Family of Craftsmen
Zac Posen discovers the legacy of craftmanship within his family lineage.
Grandfather's Illegal Journal
Norah O'Donnell discovers that her grandfather illegally came to the United States through Canada.
Great Grandmother Sues Oil Company
Norah O'Donnell finds out that her great grandmother took her employer, Holmes Oil, to court
Hardworking Grandmother
Norah O'Donnell discusses her grandmother's courage to move to the United States on her own at 12 years old.
Coming to America Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, news anchor Norah O’Donnell and fashion designer Zac Posen explore their immigrant roots, retracing the journeys of their ancestors who arrived in the United States with little more than a dream--and revealing why that dream is still so inspiring today.
Breaking Silences Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of journalist Gayle King, film director Jordan Peele, and comedian Issa Rae, introducing them to ancestors who raise profound questions about the shape and meaning of their family trees.
One Third White
Gayle King learns new information from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. that she is one-third white and of European descent.
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