Journalist and cultural critic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the family trees of famous individuals, often revealing surprising connections.
Harvard educator Henry Louis Gates Jr. hosts a PBS series that explores the DNA of American culture by tracing the ancestral histories of celebrities. Each episode features a set of guests who learn about their lineage, connections, and secrets through expert genealogical research and DNA analysis.
1. Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis
Aired: Mar 24, 2012Actor and musician Harry Connick, Jr. and legendary jazz musician Branford Ma...
Aired: Mar 24, 2012Two African-American politicians from different generations and opposite back...
3. Barbara Walters and Geoffrey Canada
Aired: Apr 1, 2012Prof. Gates unearths missing links in the family histories of legendary broad...
4. Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick
Aired: Apr 7, 2012What do husband and wife Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have in common? Other ...
5. Angela Buchdahl/Rick Warren/Yasir Qadhi
Aired: Apr 14, 2012Family roots of Baptist evangelical Christian megachurch founder, pastor Rick...
6. Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal
Aired: Apr 28, 2012Actors Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal are textbook examples of Amer...
7. Samuel L. Jackson, Condoleezza Rice and Ruth Simmons
Aired: Apr 29, 2012Actor Samuel L. Jackson, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Brown...
8. Sanjay Gupta/Margaret Cho/Martha Stewart
Aired: May 6, 2012Comedienne Margaret Cho, CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta a...
9. John Legend/Wanda Sykes/Margarett Cooper
Aired: May 13, 2012Musician John Legend and comedienne Wanda Sykes, as well as Professor Gates h...
10. Michelle Rodriguez/Adrian Grenier/Linda Chavez
Aired: May 20, 2012Actress Michelle Rodriguez, actor Adrian Grenier and Republican analyst Linda...
Appearances
FINDING YOUR ROOTS | Season 4 Official Teaser Trailer | PBS
Seasons: 10
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Mystery, Documentary, History, Biography
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