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.
Seth Meyers | Meet Mejer Trakianski
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Seth Meyers.
No Laughing Matter | Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shows comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman that their family trees are filled with people whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Gates also reveals to each one news of an unexpected DNA cousin.
Marco Rubio | Native American Connection
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Marco Rubio.
Tulsi Gabbard | Lava Spreads Over Savai’i
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Tulsi Gabbard.
Roots In Politics | Preview
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the diverse family histories of politicians Paul Ryan, Tulsi Gabbard and Marco Rubio. They each see a shared vision of the great American melting pot reflected in their ancestors’ stories.
Michael Strahan | Related to Royalty
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the roots of athlete and television personality Michael Strahan.
S. Epatha Merkerson | Ancestors Who Endured
Dr. Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson.
Freedom Tales Preview
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the roots of two African-American guests, actor S. Epatha Merkerson and athlete and television personality Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history.
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