Anchormen
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces trail-blazing journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to the ancestors who blazed a trail for them, meeting runaway slaves and immigrant settlers who took enormous chances so that their descendants might thrive.
Episodes
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Anchormen
S9 E9 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces trail-blazing journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to the ancestors who blazed a trail for them, meeting runaway slaves and immigrant settlers who took enormous chances so that their descendants might thrive.
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And Still I Rise
S9 E8 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson, using DNA and long-lost records to redefine notions of the black experience—and challenge preconceptions of America’s past.
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Chosen
S9 E7 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States—telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the groundwork for his guest’s success.
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Family: Lost and Found
S9 E6 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve haunting family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez. Sifting through stories of the Armenian Genocide, the rise of Nazi Germany, the Jim Crow South, slavery, and the American Revolution, Gates unravels deep secrets and uncovers lost ancestors--compelling each of his guests to rethink their own identities.
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Rising From the Ashes
S9 E5 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis—two people who overcame traumatic childhoods, revealing that they aren’t the first in their families to face enormous odds. From workhouses in Scotland to slave plantations in South Carolina, long-lost records reveal the stories of ancestors who laid the groundwork for Brian and Viola’s success by fighting so hard to survive.
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Far from Home
S9 E4 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.
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Secret Lives
S9 E3 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash decode scandals hidden within their roots, exposing secrets that their ancestors concealed and celebrating the virtue of accepting one’s relatives—whoever they may be.
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Salem's Lot
S9 E2 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey into their roots, uncovering primal scenes from our nation’s past. Weaving together stories of soldiers, settlers, immigrants and entrepreneurs, Gates travels from World War I battlefields to Civil War prison camps to America’s most infamous witch hunt—offering his guests insight into what made them who they are today.
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Hidden Kin
S9 E1 - 52m 11s
Henry Louis Gates explores the remarkable roots of actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts—using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel generations into the past, tracing lineages that run from Northern Europe to the American South. Along the way, Norton and Roberts reimagine their family stories and discover their hidden connections to our nation’s history—and each other.
Extras + Features
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Anchormen Preview
S9 E9 - 32s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces trail-blazing journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to the ancestors who blazed a trail for them, meeting runaway slaves and immigrant settlers who took enormous chances so that their descendants might thrive.
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Angela Davis' Great-Grandfather Took a Slaveowner to Court
S9 E8 - 5m 42s
Angela Davis' great-grandfather, Isom, not only marks her family's transition from slavery to freedom, he's also at the center of a fascinating story involving the Freedmen's Bureau.
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I'm Gonna Cry Aren't I?: Richard Kind's Holocaust Connection
S9 E8 - 5m 34s
Actor Richard Kind had always considered himself fortunate that he didn't have relatives who were in the Holocaust. But in this clip, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals that the actor had a number of ancestors who were killed in the Holocaust, and one who survived.
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Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk
S9 E8 - 7m 14s
"If you know your legacy, you know your history, you will find many interesting things." -- Jeh Johnson remarking on the long line of accomplished ancestors on the maternal and paternal sides of his family.
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And Still I Rise Preview
S9 E8 - 32s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson, using DNA and long-lost records to redefine notions of the black experience—and challenge preconceptions of America’s past.
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Chosen Preview
S9 E7 - 32s
Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to the United States. Telling stories of triumph and tragedy, Gates reveals how his guest’s ancestors tested the limits of luck and familial love as they battled to escape oppression and build a better life for future generations.
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Why Did David Duchovny's Family Come to America Then Leave?
S9 E7 - 7m 19s
David Duchovny and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. trace the story of David's family journey to New York, the separation, reunion and tragic circumstances that later led to his great-grandfather relocating to Israel.
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I'm Gonna Cry Aren't I?:Richard Kind's Holocaust Connection
S9 E7 - 5m 34s
Actor Richard Kind had always considered himself fortunate that he didn't have relatives who were in the Holocaust. But in this clip, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals that the actor had a number of ancestors who were killed in the Holocaust, and one who survived.
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Family: Lost and Found Preview
S9 E6 - 32s
Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve family mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez— uncovering close relatives whose names they’ve never heard and compelling each man to rethink his own identity.
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Tony Gonzalez' Ancestors' Incredible Reunion After Slavery
S9 E6 - 6m 20s
Tony Gonzalez and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discover a story of family separation during slavery and a remarkable reunion. Gonzalez, is widely considered the greatest tight end in NFL history, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Joe Manganiello's Great-Grandmother Escaped Genocide
S9 E6 - 4m 27s
Joe Manganiello says his maternal great-grandmother, Terviz “Rose” Darakijan, survived the Armenian Genocide, during which over 1 million ethnic Armenians were murdered by the Ottoman state. Darakijan survived, but her entire family — her husband and seven out of eight children — were slaughtered by Turkish soldiers in 1915.
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The Hidden Truth in Viola Davis' Family Tree
S9 E5 - 10m 16s
Viola Davis and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. dive into her family's past, and with the help of DNA and local records, discover a surprising secret her grandfather kept to himself. Viola Davis is a critically-revered, award-winning actress, producer, and New York Times Best-Selling Author. She is the first black actress to win two Tony Awards, an Oscar an Emmy and a Grammy.
Schedule
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Finding Your Roots
Hidden Kin
Saturday
Apr 1
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Actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts discover their hidden connections to history. -
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Finding Your Roots
Hidden Kin
Sunday
Apr 2
1 Hour
Actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts discover their hidden connections to history. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchormen
Sunday
Apr 2
1 Hour
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones learn about their ancestors. -
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Finding Your Roots
Hidden Kin
Monday
Apr 3
1 Hour
Actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts discover their hidden connections to history. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchormen
Monday
Apr 3
1 Hour
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones learn about their ancestors. -
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Finding Your Roots
Anchormen
Monday
Apr 3
1 Hour
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones learn about their ancestors. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Tuesday
Apr 4
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Tuesday
Apr 4
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Wednesday
Apr 5
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Wednesday
Apr 5
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Salem's Lot
Saturday
Apr 8
1 Hour
Exploring primal scenes from America's past with actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels. -
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Finding Your Roots
Salem's Lot
Sunday
Apr 9
1 Hour
Exploring primal scenes from America's past with actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels. -
Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Sunday
Apr 9
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Sunday
Apr 9
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Salem's Lot
Monday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Exploring primal scenes from America's past with actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Monday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Monday
Apr 10
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Out of the Past
Tuesday
Apr 11
1 Hour
Actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley uncover their lost roots. -
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Finding Your Roots
Country Roots
Tuesday
Apr 11
1 Hour
The diverse backgrounds of country musicians Clint Black and Rosanne Cash. -
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Finding Your Roots
Country Roots
Tuesday
Apr 11
1 Hour
The diverse backgrounds of country musicians Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.
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