Finding Your Roots

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Born to Sing
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Guests: Alanis Morissette, Ciara. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to .. show full overview
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Forever Young
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Guests: Valerie Bertinelli, Brendan Fraser. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser two actors who found fame when they were young and lived their lives in .. show full overview
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Fathers and Sons
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Guests: LeVar Burton, Wes Studi. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi two men who grew up without their fathers. With few clues to guide him, Gates .. show full overview
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Buried Secrets
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Guests: Sammy Hagar, Ed O'Neill. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill uncover their roots, revealing secrets their ancestors went to great lengths to .. show full overview
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Hold the Laughter
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Guests: Bob Odenkirk, Iliza Shlesinger. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with .. show full overview
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Far and Away
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Guests: Sunny Hostin, Jesse Williams. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the extraordinarily diverse roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams—telling long-lost stories .. show full overview
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The Brick Wall Falls
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Guests: Danielle Brooks, Dionne Warwick. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Dionne Warwick & actor Danielle Brooks break down barriers imposed by the slave system to learn the .. show full overview
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Mean Streets
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Guests: Tracy Morgan, Anthony Ramos. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos—two native New Yorkers whose roots stretch to surprising places and contain inspiring stories of survival.
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In the Blood
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Guest: Michael Douglas, Lena Dunham. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Michael Douglas & writer-director Lena Dunham. Both are the children of famous artists, but .. show full overview
10x10
Viewers Like You
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Guests: Selected "Finding Your Roots" viewers. After a nationwide search, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets 3 everyday Americans who are haunted by deep family mysteries. Gates unravels .. show full overview

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