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Hidden Kin
S9 Ep1 | 52m 11s

We explore Edward Norton and Julia Roberts' roots, revealing their hidden connections.

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Salem's Lot
S9 Ep2 | 52m 11s

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey into their roots.

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Secret Lives
S9 Ep3 | 52m 11s

Comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash discover scandals hidden within their roots.

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Far from Home
S9 Ep4 | 52m 11s

Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors

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Rising From the Ashes
S9 Ep5 | 52m 11s

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis.

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Family: Lost and Found
S9 Ep6 | 52m 11s

Joe Manganiello and Tony Gonzalez discover close relatives whose names they’ve never heard

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Chosen
S9 Ep7 | 52m 11s

David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their Jewish roots from Eastern Europe to the US.

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And Still I Rise
S9 Ep8 | 52m 11s

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson

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Anchormen
S9 Ep9 | 52m 11s

Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones uncover the ancestors who blazed a trail for them.

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Out of the Past
S9 Ep10 | 52m 11s

Henry Louis Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley.

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Season 9 Official Preview
31s

Get ready for a new season of Finding Your Roots!

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Extended Trailer
3m 13s

Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS

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Season 9 Inside Look
1m

The countdown to the Season 9 premiere of Finding Your Roots is on!

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Hidden Kin Preview
S9 Ep1 | 33s

Edward Norton and Julia Roberts discover their hidden connections to American history.

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Edward Norton's Great-Great-Grandfather Was Murdered
S9 Ep1 | 4m 3s

Edward Norton knew a lot about his family history, but was unaware of one shocking death.

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Julia Roberts Learns of Swedish Ancestors' Humble Beginnings
S9 Ep1 | 5m 50s

Julia Roberts learns about the harsh living conditions of her Swedish Ancestors.

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Salem's Lot Preview
S9 Ep2 | 32s

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey into their roots.

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Jeff Daniels Ancestors Testified in the Salem Witch Trials
S9 Ep2 | 7m 37s

Jeff Daniels discovers his 8th great grandfather testified at the Salem Witch Trials.

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Claire Danes Discovers Her Great-Grandfather’s WWI Sacrifice
S9 Ep2 | 5m 58s

Claire Danes discovers the story of her great-grandfather's heroic sacrifice in WWI.

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Secret Lives Preview
S9 Ep3 | 32s

Comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash discover scandals hidden within their roots.

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Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves
S9 Ep3 | 5m 40s

Niecy Nash reads the first tangible evidence she's seen about her slave ancestors.

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Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled
S9 Ep3 | 4m 28s

Carol Burnett uncovers some surprising connections between her family and the Civil War.

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Far From Home Preview
S9 Ep4 | 32s

Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors

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Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion
S9 Ep4 | 4m 4s

Cyndi Lauper's great-grandfather organized a rebellion in Switzerland in the 1650s.

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Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors' Journey to the U.S.
S9 Ep4 | 5m 34s

Danny Trejo learns about his great-grandparents' journey by foot from Mexico to the U.S.

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Rising From the Ashes Preview
S9 Ep5 | 32s

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis.

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The Hidden Truth in Viola Davis' Family Tree
S9 Ep5 | 10m 16s

Viola Davis and Prof. Gates discover a surprising secret her grandfather kept to himself.

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Brian Cox's Grandfather Was Exposed to Poison Gas in WWI
S9 Ep5 | 4m 25s

Brian Cox learns that his grandfather was likely exposed to poison gas in WWI.

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Family: Lost and Found Preview
S9 Ep6 | 32s

Joe Manganiello and Tony Gonzalez discover close relatives whose names they’ve never heard

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Tony Gonzalez' Ancestors' Incredible Reunion After Slavery
S9 Ep6 | 6m 20s

Tony Gonzalez discovers his ancestors' remarkable reunion after separating during slavery.

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Joe Manganiello's Great-Grandmother Escaped Genocide
S9 Ep6 | 4m 27s

Joe Manganiello says his maternal great-grandmother survived the Armenian Genocide.

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Chosen Preview
S9 Ep7 | 32s

David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their Jewish roots from Europe and the Middle East.

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Why Did David Duchovny's Family Come to America Then Leave?
S9 Ep7 | 7m 19s

David Duchovny traces his family journey to New York, separation and reunion.

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I'm Gonna Cry Aren't I?:Richard Kind's Holocaust Connection
S9 Ep7 | 5m 34s

Much to his surprise, actor Richard Kind discovers that he had ancestors in the Holocaust.

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And Still I Rise Preview
S9 Ep8 | 32s

Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson

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Angela Davis' Great-Grandfather Took a Slaveowner to Court
S9 Ep8 | 5m 42s

Angela Davis' great-grandfather marks her family's transition from slavery to freedom.

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Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk
S9 Ep8 | 7m 14s

Jeh Johnson discusses the many accomplished ancestors on both sides of his family.

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Anchormen Preview
S9 Ep9 | 32s

Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones uncover the ancestors who blazed a trail for them.

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Out of the Past Preview
S9 Ep10 | 32s

Henry Louis Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley.

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Season 6 Preview
3m 9s

Season six of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. premieres on October 8th!

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Season 6 Is Back!
30s

Season 6 is back with more fascinating guests at 8/7c on Tuesday, January 7th.

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New Finding Your Roots Episodes Return This Fall
3m 1s

New episodes of Finding Your Roots are back Tuesday, October 13, at 8/7c!

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We’re Back! New Finding Your Roots
30s

New episodes of Finding Your Roots are back Tuesday, October 13, at 8/7c!

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Hollywood Royalty Preview
S6 Ep1 | 30s

Anjelica Huston, Mia Farrow, and Isabella Rosselini learn their family histories.

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Mia's Grandparents
S6 Ep1 | 56s

Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals a shocking story about Mia's grandparents.

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Isabella's Surprise Celebrity Cousin
S6 Ep1 | 52s

Henry Lewis Gates Jr. Reveals Isabella's surprise celebrity cousin.

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Anjelica's 5th Great Grandfather
S6 Ep1 | 1m 20s

Anjelica learns that her 5th Great Grandfather freed his slaves in his last will.

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Off the Farm Preview
S6 Ep2 | 30s

Dr. Gates helps Eric Stonestreet and Melissa McCarthy learn their family histories.

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Melissa's Great-Grandfather
S6 Ep2 | 1m 5s

Henry Lewis Gates Jr. talks through Melissa's Great-grandfather's death and how it affecte

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Family Work Ethic
S6 Ep2 | 1m 8s

Eric talks about getting his work ethic from his dad and grandfather.

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Keeping Family Close
S6 Ep2 | 50s

Melissa talks about keeping her family close and how it must come from her genetics.

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A Great-Great-Grandfather's Scandal
S6 Ep2 | 1m 31s

Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals Melissa's great-great-grandfather's scandal.

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Eric’s Kansas Roots
S6 Ep2 | 1m 13s

Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals the first member of Eric's family to come to Kansas.

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The Name Stonestreet
S6 Ep2 | 1m 21s

Henry Lewis Gates Jr. discovers how the name Stonestreet came to be.

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Homecomings Preview
S6 Ep3 | 30s

Sterling K. Brown, Jon Batiste, and Shasheer Zamata learn their family histories.

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Jon Batiste Ancestor Seen As "Property"
S6 Ep3 | 1m

Jon Batiste's ancestor, at age 3, is listed on a ledger as being someone’s "property."

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Jon Batiste’s Ancestor Signs Name With “X”
S6 Ep3 | 1m 3s

Jon Batiste discovers his ancestor signed his name with “X” when registering to vote.

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Jon Batiste's Grandmother Moves to Oregon
S6 Ep3 | 1m 28s

Dr. Gates reveals why Jon Batiste's grandmothermoved from Georgia to Oregon.

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Sterling K. Brown Recalls Last Moment He Saw His Dad Alive
S6 Ep3 | 1m 31s

Sterling K. Brown emotionally recalls seeing his Dad for the last time before his death.

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Sterling K. Brown Learns About His Grandmother's Death
S6 Ep3 | 1m 1s

Sterling K. Brown learns that his father also lost a parent at a very young age.

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Sterling K. Brown Discovers Rare Roots
S6 Ep3 | 48s

Dr. Gates reveals Sterling K. Brown's rare ancestry.

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Sasheer Zamata's Great-Grandfather Founded the Town of Fargo
S6 Ep3 | 1m 21s

Sasheer Zamata's ancestor used 40 acres of his farm to a found a town for black homeowners

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This Land Is My Land Preview
S6 Ep4 | 30s

Queen Latifah and Jeffrey Wright discover unexpected family trees.

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Queen Latifah Discovers Ancestor’s Emancipation Document
S6 Ep4 | 2m 20s

Queen Latifah meets the woman that freed her ancestors from slavery.

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Family Roots in U.S Back to 1776
S6 Ep4 | 1m 29s

Queen Latifah discovers family roots that reinforce a conviction she has always felt.

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A Grandfather's Imagery as a Black Man
S6 Ep4 | 1m 35s

Even today, Jeffrey Wright stands in awe of his grandfather's work ethic.

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Taking Strength from Ancestors
S6 Ep4 | 1m 19s

Jeffrey Wright shares the strength and empowerment he draws from his ancestry.

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Beyond the Pale Preview
S6 Ep5 | 30s

Jeff Goldblum, Terry Gross, and Marc Maron uncover unknown family histories.

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Marc Maron's Relationship with His Grandmother
S6 Ep5 | 50s

Marc Maron shares the powerful role his grandmother played in this life.

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Marc Maron's Ancestors Suffering in Europe
S6 Ep5 | 1m 15s

Marc Maron discovers an unknown history that may have affected family relationships.

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Terry Gross on Getting Fired From Teaching
S6 Ep5 | 1m 11s

Terry Gross's career began in a place she couldn't fit — an 8th-grade classroom.

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Terry Gross on Feeling Culturally Jewish
S6 Ep5 | 58s

Though raised Jewish, Terry Gross was never told much about her Jewish ancestors.

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A Family's Foresight to Flee
S6 Ep5 | 54s

Terry Gross discovers she only exists because of her grandparent's foresight.v

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Jeff Goldblum's Mother Taught Him to Stand up for Himself
S6 Ep5 | 1m 14s

Jeff Goldblum shares how his mother taught him to use the element of surprise.

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A Joyful and Playful Mother
S6 Ep5 | 49s

Jeff Goldblum's mother liked to think of herself as a weaver of enchantment and charm.

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Ancestors Coming to America
S6 Ep5 | 1m 3s

Jeff Goldblum discovers the incredible route his grandfather had to take to enter the U.S.

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Secrets & Lies Preview
S6 Ep6 | 30s

Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado, and Amy Ryan unearth surprising family histories.

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Revolutionary War
S6 Ep6 | 1m 15s

Sigourney Weaver discovers her ancestor was one of the youngest soldiers to join the army.

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Justina Machado African Ancestry
S6 Ep6 | 56s

Justina Machado discovers her African ancestry.

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Justina Machado Discovers Grandfather’s Hidden Past
S6 Ep6 | 1m 32s

Justina Machado learns her grandfather was sent to prison because of a relationship.

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A Bad Lot
S6 Ep6 | 47s

A London newspaper runs a story about Amy Ryan's ancestor under the headline "A Bad Lot."

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Science Pioneers Preview
S6 Ep7 | 30s

Francis Collins, Shirley Ann Jackson, and Harold E. Varmus learn their family histories.

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Varmus Grandparents
S6 Ep7 | 57s

Dr. Harold E. Varmus expresses his gratitude to his grandparents for leaving Europe.

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Take My Breath Away
S6 Ep7 | 1m 41s

Dr. Jackson views the 1836 estate records listing the names of her enslaved ancestors.

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Revolutionary War
S6 Ep7 | 1m 1s

Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestor was a Patriot that served in the Continental Army.

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Freeing Slaves in 1804
S6 Ep7 | 1m 19s

Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestors freed their slaves in 1804.

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Slave Trade Preview
S6 Ep8 | 30s

Ava DuVernay, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Questlove discover unexpected family histories.

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Italian Roots Preview
S6 Ep9 | 30s

Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei, and John Turturro meet ancestors who made immense sacrifices.

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Criminal Kind Preview
S6 Ep10 | 30s

Laura Linney, Lisa Ling, and Soledad O’Brien explore surprising family roots.

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A Grandmother's Memoir
S6 Ep10 | 1m 8s

Lisa Ling reads an emotional excerpt from her grandmother's memoir.

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First Ancestor in the U.S.
S6 Ep10 | 1m 27s

Laura Linney reads aloud an ancestor's confession that led to their exile in Virginia.

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A Family of Convicts
S6 Ep10 | 2m 4s

Soledad O’Brien discovers the "bad leg of the family."

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Fashion's Roots Preview
S6 Ep11 | 30s

Diane Von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez, and RuPaul Charles discover surprising roots.

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Diane von Furstenberg Mother's Life Saved in Auschwitz
S6 Ep11 | 2m 48s

Diane von Furstenberg recalls the story of how her mother's life was saved at Auschwitz.

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Family Vengeance
S6 Ep11 | 1m 7s

Diane von Furstenberg shares an aspect of herself.

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From Cuba to Newark in Winter
S6 Ep11 | 51s

Narciso Rodriquez's parents settle in New Jersey, after coming to America from Cuba.

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RuPaul Discovers a Surprise Cousin
S6 Ep11 | 1m 49s

Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals RuPaul Charles' surprise celebrity cousin.

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RuPaul Discovers His Great-Grandparents' Marriage Record
S6 Ep11 | 1m 29s

RuPaul discovers his great-grandparents' marriage record from 1870.

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Becoming A Public Figure
S6 Ep11 | 1m 49s

Narciso Rodriguez received his big break when designing a wedding dress for his friend.

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DNA Mysteries Preview
S6 Ep12 | 30s

Téa Leoni and Joe Madison discover surprising roots.

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Téa Leoni Discovers Her Biological Grandmother
S6 Ep12 | 1m 1s

Téa Leoni discovers who an unknown biological grandmother is.

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A Mystery in the Family Tree
S6 Ep12 | 1m 38s

Joe Madison discovers that the man he believed to be his biological father, isn't.

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Téa Leoni Learns More About An Unknown Grandmother
S6 Ep12 | 1m 22s

Téa Leoni's learns more about the grandmother she and her mother never met.

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War Stories Preview
S6 Ep13 | 30s

Julianne Moore, Bill Hader, and Kehinde Wiley discover surprising roots.

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Bill Hader's Sixth Great-Grandfather
S6 Ep13 | 1m

Bill Hader's sixth great-grandfather found in the American Revolution.

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Union Soldier
S6 Ep13 | 1m 16s

Kehinde Wiley’s great-grandfather was one of 370 black soldiers to serve in WWI.

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Military Child
S6 Ep13 | 58s

Julianne Moore’s father served in the US Army where he completed 550 combat missions.

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Flight Preview
S6 Ep14 | 30s

Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Lidia Bastianich discover surprising roots.

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Wasrsaw Unexpected
S6 Ep14 | 1m 36s

Scarlett Johansson discovers the tragic fate of her family.

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Father Missing
S6 Ep14 | 1m 10s

Lupita Nyongo carries DNA from the oldest maternal haplogroup called Mitochondrial Eve.

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Saying Goodbye
S6 Ep14 | 46s

As a child, Lidia Bastianich’s family fled her hometown of Pola to escape communist rule.

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Lupita Nyong’o Has DNA from the Oldest Maternal Haplogroup
S6 Ep14 | 54s

Lupita Nyongo carries DNA from the oldest maternal haplogroup called Mitochondrial Eve.

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Scarlett Johansson Remembers Her Family Pre-Holocaust
S6 Ep14 | 40s

Scarlett Johansson discovers the tragic fate of her family that stayed behind in Poland du

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Journey To America
S6 Ep14 | 45s

Scarlett Johansson reflects on the decision her great-grandfather made to flee to America.

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Breaking Silences Preview
S6 Ep15 | 30s

Gayle King, Jordan Peele, and Issa Rae discover surprising roots.

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Grandfathers History
S6 Ep15 | 1m 25s

Gayle King learns of two men that could be her grandfather.

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One Third White
S6 Ep15 | 59s

Gayle King discovers that she is one-third white and of European descent.

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Sale of Slaves
S6 Ep15 | 1m 31s

Jordan Peele learns new information about his ancestors.

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Biracial Grandmother
S6 Ep15 | 42s

Gayle King shares how little she knows of her great-grandfather.

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Free People of Color
S6 Ep15 | 25s

Issa Rae finds out that her relatives were free people of color during the time of s

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Great Grandfather Died in Battle
S6 Ep15 | 2m 28s

Issa Rae discovers that her Great Grandfather died in battle.

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Stronger Sense of Pride
S6 Ep15 | 1m 5s

Jordan Peele discovers his ancestors were slaves.

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Twisted Family History
S6 Ep15 | 57s

Issa Rae discovers a twisted family history.

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Coming to America Preview
S6 Ep16 | 30s

Nancy Pelosi, Norah O’Donnell, and Zac Posen discover surprising roots.

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Hardworking Grandmother
S6 Ep16 | 1m 1s

Norah O'Donnell talks about her hardworking grandmother.

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Great Grandmother Sues Oil Company
S6 Ep16 | 54s

Norah O'Donnell discovers her great grandmother sued an oil company.

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Grandfather's Illegal Journal
S6 Ep16 | 1m 14s

Norah O'Donnell learns that her grandfather lived under the radar in America for 16 year

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Political Roots
S6 Ep16 | 56s

Nancy Pelosi talks about her family's political roots.

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The Posen Family of Craftsmen
S6 Ep16 | 1m 27s

Zac Posen discovers that his ancestors were craftsmen.

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G.G. Grandfather’s U.S. Citizenship
S6 Ep16 | 1m 7s

Zac Posen discovers his Great Great Grandfather immigrated to the United States.

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Grandpa's Journey to Bring Kids to the U.S.
S6 Ep16 | 1m 5s

Zac Posen discovers his Great Great Grandpa brought his kids to the U.S.

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Taking a Chance on America
S6 Ep16 | 1m 7s

Nancy Pelosi takes a deeper look into her grandfather's immigration experience.